Science Fairs, Police Dogs, and Butterflies ... Oh My!
NORWICH – At Holy Family School, learning is synonymous with fun! As the year comes to a close, we help students focus on learning about the world around them, their peers, and the community. Holy Family School recently sponsored several events to help engage the students in unique ways.
In the science room, a butterfly tent was erected for a school wide metamorphosis project. Here students of all ages were able grow and watch five different species of butterfly emerge from chrysalis stage. Students were able to enter the tent if they chose to get up close and personal with these butterflies.
Sixth graders learned about the animal kingdoms, anatomy, and adaptations through a dissection unit where they were able to dissect creatures such as sharks, frogs, and birds.
The first-ever Holy Family Science Fair allowed students to become the teachers and showcase projects ranging from erupting volcanoes and lemon powered clocks, to gemstones and blue whales. Early Childhood and Kindergarten did class projects, and at least 18 individual students set up and explained their projects without help from the faculty. Many of our parents took time to visit the Science Fair and listen to each child explain their projects and what was learned.
The Ross Park ZooMobile visited and students in all grades learned about and interacted with various animals including an armadillo and a uromastyx lizard. The presentation was divided into three age groups with the presenter tailoring the show to appeal to children in each group.
Finally, Norwich City Police Officer Clarke visited with his canine partner, Weeks. Students enjoyed learning about how Weeks became a police dog, and watched with great interest as Officer Clarke had Weeks demonstrate how he can use his nose to help search objects. The audience saw how Weeks can protect Officer Clarke as they work together to keep our community safe. Students also had a chance to look inside Officer Clarke’s police car, which has been modified to safely transport Weeks on patrol and calls. Weeks is trained to search for contraband and to help search for lost or missing people.
Holy Family’s Science Initiative is supported by the Holy Family Today, Tomorrow, and Always Annual Fund. For more information about Holy Family School or to enroll your child for the 2010-2011 school year, please contact Gene Chilion at 337-2207. A limited number of openings are available for the upcoming school year.
In the science room, a butterfly tent was erected for a school wide metamorphosis project. Here students of all ages were able grow and watch five different species of butterfly emerge from chrysalis stage. Students were able to enter the tent if they chose to get up close and personal with these butterflies.
Sixth graders learned about the animal kingdoms, anatomy, and adaptations through a dissection unit where they were able to dissect creatures such as sharks, frogs, and birds.
The first-ever Holy Family Science Fair allowed students to become the teachers and showcase projects ranging from erupting volcanoes and lemon powered clocks, to gemstones and blue whales. Early Childhood and Kindergarten did class projects, and at least 18 individual students set up and explained their projects without help from the faculty. Many of our parents took time to visit the Science Fair and listen to each child explain their projects and what was learned.
The Ross Park ZooMobile visited and students in all grades learned about and interacted with various animals including an armadillo and a uromastyx lizard. The presentation was divided into three age groups with the presenter tailoring the show to appeal to children in each group.
Finally, Norwich City Police Officer Clarke visited with his canine partner, Weeks. Students enjoyed learning about how Weeks became a police dog, and watched with great interest as Officer Clarke had Weeks demonstrate how he can use his nose to help search objects. The audience saw how Weeks can protect Officer Clarke as they work together to keep our community safe. Students also had a chance to look inside Officer Clarke’s police car, which has been modified to safely transport Weeks on patrol and calls. Weeks is trained to search for contraband and to help search for lost or missing people.
Holy Family’s Science Initiative is supported by the Holy Family Today, Tomorrow, and Always Annual Fund. For more information about Holy Family School or to enroll your child for the 2010-2011 school year, please contact Gene Chilion at 337-2207. A limited number of openings are available for the upcoming school year.
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