South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair

The 2012 SVIRHF will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Royal BC Museum

Although the fair is intended as an educational experience and a mutual sharing of information, there are several awards for which the students are eligible.

Information for teachers Click here

• Guidelines
• Registration information

• Timetable for fair day (this is sent 1 week before the date of the Fair)

Information for Parents and Students Click here

• Choosing a project

• Registration information

• Workshops

Teachers, YOUR STUDENTS CAN TAKE PART!

Just follow these guidelines:
• Participants must be students in grades 4-9 (ages 10-15)
• Students prepare projects individually or in groups, but only one member of the group can attend the national fair
• All projects must have a Canadian History theme - the subject matter can be personal, local, provincial, or national but the purpose is to engage the students in undertaking research into an aspect of history that intrigues or interests them
• Students can build their project in any media (electronic, 3-dimensional, performance/drama, etc.) but must included all written research done while developing the project
• All entries must contain original student work

Projects may be composed of one format or a combination of formats, such as:
• 3-dimensional work including models or dioramas
• Creative writing and performance pieces such as short stories, poetry, drama, music, dance, and debate
• Audio Visual Arts - including cartoons, video, audio tape, photographs, art work, computer program (must provide own computer to operate program at Fair)

For heritage fair ideas, check out the list of previous winners.

Mark your calendars now to participate in or bring yourself and your class to view projects at the South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair.

For general information on the fair, click here for Word format or here for PDF.

Complete a Letter of Intent if you wish to enter the fair. Return before March 9, 2012. (coming soon).

All registration forms must be returned no later than April 22, 2012. (coming in early 2012).

On the day of the fair, please have students arrive by 8:30 am to set up. After a brief opening ceremony, students will be divided into groups for judging and workshops. Please note: winners' names will not be announced at the closing ceremony but will be released within a week of the fair. Individual presentations will be made at the applicable schools.

Information for Students and Parents
Students should choose a project on a subject that is of interest to them.
Remember that the judges will be assessing how much information you have absorbed during your research process. It is not necessarily the "prettiest" display that wins an award.

If you are interested in submitting a project to the fair, discuss it with your teacher. Most schools hold small fairs to determine which projects should be sent to the regional fair.

We have had a variety of workshops for students during the adjudication process. One year, the staff from Hbc taught students how to make mittens from blanket fabric. Other sessions have included house tours, museum tours, first nations longhouse, photography, and web sessions. Ideas for future events are always welcome.