THE LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR
September 10 to 12, 2010
Niagara's Finest Agricultural Show Case
Committee:-
Chairman R. Gretsinger (Smith); R. Goss(College Street); S. DiTomasso (St. John); S. Giesbrecht (Campden); R. Aza (College Street)
RULES& REGULATIONS
- Classes 1-95 are open to the Public, Separate and Private school pupils in Lincoln County. Each grade is limited to the five best specimens in each Class (except printing / handwriting classes 1-9c, three entries only).
- In Classes 1-92 exhibits must be certified by the teacher as the pupil=s work in regular school periods, of the current school year.
- In Classes 1-59 Prize Money: 1st $3.00; 2nd $2.00; 3rd $1.00
- In Classes 60-95 the prizes will be listed.
- Entry tickets and entry sheets will be mailed to each school upon request. Entry sheets must be in duplicate, one will be returned to the teacher. Do not fail to inform the chairperson of the number required.
- The entry tickets must be filled out by the teacher and securely fastened to each pupil=s work. The entry sheets for each school or classroom must be completed by the teacher. Be certain to include both the student=s name and the school name. Please use the school stamp on the back of the article.
- All entry tags to be placed on the lower right hand corner of the exhibits, within the limits of exhibits where possible, as securely as possible. Please print or write clearly.
- All school exhibits, Classes 1-85, properly ticketed and accompanied by their entry sheets, should be delivered to the Fairgrounds and accepted by the Fair Secretary, Anita Philpott, or a member of the Committee between 4:00 and 5:00 pm Friday June 5th or by 9 am June 6th .
- All schools are asked to take down their exhibits Monday, September 10th right after school.
NEW FOR 2009** School Participation Prize
Highest participation by percentage (# entries divided by school population)
1st Place $200 2nd Place $150 3rd Place $100
The next classes to be judged June 5, 2009 in by June 6th
PRINTING/HANDWRITING
CLASS NO. 3 entries each grade
1) Grade 1 - Any 4-line poem (printing only - halfscap- blue lines)
2) Grade 2 - Any 4-line poem (printing only - halfscap- blue lines)
3) Grade 3 - Any 8-12 line poem (writing - halfscap- blue lines)
4) Grade 4- Any 8-12 line poem (writing - halfscap- blue lines)
5) Grade 5- Any 8-12 line poem (writing - halfscap- blue lines)
6) Grade 6 - Any 8-12 line poem (writing - halfscap- blue lines)
7) Grade 7 - Any 8-12 line poem (writing - halfscap- blue lines)
8) Grade 8 - Any 8-12 line poem (writing - halfscap- blue lines)
9a)Special Ed. Primary any 4-line poem (printing only -use appropriate paper)
9b)Special Ed. Junior -Any 8-12 line poem (writing - halfscap- blue lines)
9c)Special Ed. Intermediate-Any 8-12 line poem (writing - halfscap- blue lines)
ART
This section is open to each grade=s choice of topic and media; chalk may be used only with a fixative (hair spray or equivalent). No poster, map, model or drawing to be on paper larger than 46cm x 60cm, when matted.
CLASS NO.
10a) Jr. Kindergarten
10b) Sr. Kindergarten
11) Grade 1
12) Grade 2
13) Grade 3
14) Grade 4
15) Grade 5
16) Grade 6
17) Grade 7
18) Grade 8
19a)Special Ed. Primary
19b)Special Ed. Junior
19c)Special Ed. Intermediate
SOCIAL STUDIES SECTION
Open to each grade=s choice of media, NO chalk.
Individual only - no groups
CLASS NO.
20a) Jr. Kindergarten - special places and buildings in the community
20b) Sr. Kindergarten - ways that people use the natural environment
21) Grade 1 -occupations of people in the community
22) Grade 2 - a simple family tree identifying members of a family
23) Grade 3 -compare life in pioneer times with the present
24) Grade 4 -a shield or coat of arms using medieval symbols/mythical creatures
25) Grade 5 - illustrate a right that every Canadian citizen has
26) Grade 6 - the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and their environment
27) Grade 7 -characteristics of agriculture types and conditions favourable to each type
28) Grade 8 -Canadians who have contributed significantly to the development of Canada and the world
29a) Special Ed. Primary -any of the topics listed in Classes 20-23
29b) Special Ed. Junior -any of the topics listed in Classes 24-26
29c) Special Ed. Intermediate -any of the topics listed in Classes 27 or 28
POETRY - ORIGINAL
To be original and individual. Single poem only, no booklets, unillustrated
CLASS NO.
35) Primary and Special Ed. Grades 1-3 - Minimum 4 lines
36) Junior and Special Ed. Grades 4-6 - Minimum 8 lines
37) Intermediate and Special Ed. Grades 7-8 - Minimum 12 lines
CRAFTS
Open to five best specimens of any craft work completed by a single student in each grade of each classroom. NO LEGO or similar building materials. NO PLAYDOUGH.
CLASS NO.
50a) Jr. Kindergarten
50b) Sr. Kindergarten
51) Grade 1
52) Grade 2
53) Grade 3
54) Grade 4
55) Grade 5
56) Grade 6
57) Grade 7
58) Grade 8
59a) Special Ed. Primary
59b) Special Ed. Junior
59c) Special Ed. Intermediate
MURRAY & ALYCE PINK SPECIAL GROUP PROJECT MURAL
Each Group to consist of 2-6 students. One entry from each grade. Maximum size: 120 cm long x 90 cm high. Open to each grade=s choice of media- NO CHALK. Theme - The Fair. Include a title on the mural.
Grand Champion of EACH section of this class will receive $30.00 prize money. (Include each student=s name on the entry tag for administrative purposes.) There are no additional prize monies for this class.
CLASS NO.
60) Primary and Special Ed. Grades 1-3
61) Junior and Special Ed. Grades 4-6
62) Intermediate and Special Ed. Grades 7-8
*NEW* GREENBELT AGRICULTURE POSTER CONTEST
Sponsored by Niagara North Federation of Agriculture through a Greenbelt Foundation Grant1st - $10.00; 2nd - $8.00; 3rd - $6.00; 4th - $4.00; 5th - $2.00
TOPIC: What does farming in the Greenbelt mean to me?
CLASS NO. - (Maximum size 46 x 60 cm) Individual Effort. NO CHALK.
*Grand Champion Classes 90-92 wins a free family pass to the Tour de GreenBelt Sept. 12, 2009 in addition to prize money above
80) Primary and Special Ed. Grades 1-3
81) Junior and Special Ed. Grades 4-6
82) Intermediate and Special Ed. Grades 7-8
LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR SPECIAL
1st - 3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00; 4th - $1.00; 5th - $1.00
CLASS NO.
75) Grade 5 - Box Sculpture (maximum size 60 cm x 60 cm)
76) Grade 6 - Puppets
77) Grade 7 - Article made in Design & Technology class
78) Grade 8- Article made in Design & Technology class
79B) Special Ed. Junior - any of the above classes open
79C) Special Ed. Intermediate - any of the above classes open
SCHOOL POSTER CONTEST
(Maximum size 46 x 60 cm)
1st - $10.00; 2nd - $8.00; 3rd - $6.00; 4th - $4.00; 5th - $2.00
TOPIC: An advertisement for the Lincoln County Fair (location and dates included). Prize winners to be displayed throughout the Town of Lincoln (for all classes). * DO NOT IDENTIFY AS BEAMSVILLE FAIR
CLASS NO. - Individual Effort. NO CHALK.
Grand Champion Classes 90-92 $20.00 prize money
90) Primary and Special Ed. Grades 1-3
91) Junior and Special Ed. Grades 4-6
92) Intermediate and Special Ed. Grades 7-8
HOBBY COMPETITION
1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00; 4th - $2.00; 5th - $1.00
CLASS NO. - No LEGO or similar construction material unless securely glued.
- Models should be carefully packed and tagged.
93) Primary and Special Ed. Grades 1-3 - Individual Hobby
94) Junior and Special Ed. Grades 4-6 - Individual Hobby
95) Intermediate and Special Ed. Grades 7-8 - Individual Hobby