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Co-Chairpersons :  Emily Boag/Tina Smith


Before entering this Section, please refer to the General Rules & Regulations governing Markham Fair.

Please note the following:
All entries must be done by students!

A.     Make inquiries through Committee Members above.  No entries to be made through Fair Board Office.  No entry fees are to be paid.
B.     All exhibits must be substantial enough to be moved.  Please note required size, material and mounting or entry will be disqualified.  Please note number of exhibits per classroom.
C.    All writing - categories #1-8 must be sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, Markham Fair, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham, Ont. L3P 3J3 no later than June 30th.   See Item J.
D.    Categories #9-79only are to be brought to the General Exhibits Building on the Markham Fair Grounds (McCowan and Elgin Mills Road) on Friday, September 23rd between  3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. or on Saturday, September 24th, between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. sharp.
E.     Categories #80-81 are to be brought to the General Exhibits Building on Tuesday, September 27th, between 4 and 8:00 p.m.
F.     Schools must pick up exhibits between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30  p.m. on Sunday, October 2nd.  Alternately, exhibits may be picked up on Monday, October 3rd, between 4 and 5:30 p.m.  Exhibits will not be kept after October 4th.
G.    All exhibits must be made since last year’s Markham Fair and must be the work of the exhibitor.  The pupil must be in the grade designated for each category when the work is completed.  As of July 1, pupils are considered to be in their new grade.  Students in special education classes may compete in the grade level in which they are working.
H.    No tracing or kits allowed.
I.      All prize money will be sent to the school principal but is to be the property of the prize winning student.
J.     The student or class name and school must be printed on the back of the entry.  Each entry (excluding writing categories) must have an entry tag with the exhibitor’s name and school attached to the upper right hand corner.  Entry tags are to be obtained by contacting the office at 905-642-FAIR.
Due to space restrictions, only the prize winners are displayed.

Prize Money – Categories #1-81:
1st-$3.00; 2nd-$2.75; 3rd-$2.50; 4th-$2.25; 5th-$2.00;
6th-$1.75

Spelling Bee information will be sent to schools in September 2011.  We encourage teachers to bring their classes to the Fair on the Thursday or Friday to view their work and enjoy the rural atmosphere.  To help with planning, the Curriculum Resource Planner is available at http://www.markhamfair.ca/curriculum. For more information about admission please call the Fair office at 905-642-FAIR (905-642-3247).

Writing Categories #1 – 8

One entry per student per category only.  Not more than six entries per classroom per category on grade appropriate paper.  NO ADDED DECORATIONS OR BORDERS. Submit writing by June 30th.   Please note Rule C.
1.     Grade 1 Printing – “Question” in pencil.
2.     Grade 2 Printing – “The Black Bird” by Humbert Wolfe – first 2 verses only – in pencil.
3.     Grade 3 Writing – “The Caterpillar” by Christina Rossetti – in pencil.
4.     Grade 4 Writing – “Birch Trees” by John Richard Moreland in pencil.
5.     Grade 5 Writing – “Who Has Seen the Wind” by Christina Rossetti – in pen or pencil.
6.     Grade 6 Writing – “Mice” by Rose Fyleman – in pen or pencil.
7.     Grade 7 Writing – “At Husking Time” by Pauline Johnson – in pen or pencil.
8.     Grade 8 Writing – “O Canada” – French Version First Verse- in pen or pencil.

Art Categories #9-13
Not more than six entries per classroom per category.
NO BORDER ALLOWED.
9. Nursery and Kindergarten Picture – “Creepy Crawly Bug(s)” -18″ x 24″ (45.5cm x 61cm) using any media.
10.   Grades 1 and 2 Picture – “Let’s Ride” – 18″ x 24″ (45.5cm x 61 cm) using any media.
11.   Grades 3 and 4 Picture – “Any Cartoon Character at Markham Fair” -18″ x 24″ (45.5 cm x 61 cm) using any media.
12.   Grades 5 and 6 Picture – “Winter Sports” – 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm) using any media.
13.   Grades 7 and 8 Picture – Create an original design for a C.D. cover. 12″ x 12″ (30.5cm x 30.5cm) using any media.

Project Categories #14-18
Work in each category to be done by only one pupil and  mounted on one piece of paper 18″ x 24″ (45.5cm x 61cm) or full sheet Bristol board. No written story.  Not more than six entries per classroom per category.    Please note Rule H.
14.   Nursery, Kindergarten and Grade 1 – using two (2) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) – show two (2) animals and/or birds.
15.   Grade 2 – using four (4) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) illustrate “The Story of the Butterfly”.
16.   Grades 3 and 4 – using four (4) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) illustrate “Farm Machines”. NEW
17.   Grades 5 and 6 – using four (4) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) illustrate “Transportation”.
18. Grades 7 and 8 – using four (4) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) draw/design “Musical Instruments Come Alive”.

Mural Categories #19 – 23
Not more than one entry per classroom.  Size between 2’ x 4′ (61cm x 122cm) and 3′ x 6′ (91.5cm x 183cm).
MUST BE GROUP EFFORT BY SPECIFIED GRADE LEVEL CHILDREN ONLY.
19.   Nursery – “At Play”. NEW
20.   Kindergarten and Grade 1 – “Fun at the Farm”. NEW
21.   Grades 2 and 3 – “Communities”.
22.   Grades 4 and 5 – “Think Green”.
23.   Grades 6, 7 and 8 – “Canada”. NEW

Poster Categories #24 – 29
Work must be done by one pupil on paper 12” x 18” (30.5cm x 45.5cm) using any media.  Not more than six entries per classroom.  NO BORDERS.
24.   Nursery and Kindergarten – “Healthy Snacks”
25.   Grades 1 and 2 – “Fire Safety”.
26.   Grades 3 and 4 – “Street Safety”.
27.   Grades 5 and 6 – “Don’t Bully”.
28.   Grades 7 and 8 – “Internet Safety”. NEW
29.   Grades 4 to 8 – An advertisement “promoting Canadian Harvest or Agriculture” to be judged on impact, originality and workmanship.  Note:  Awards Section. NEW

Home Or School Entries Categories #30-79

All Work Must Be Done Independently By One Student.  No entries to be made through fair office.  Please note rules A to K.
Only one entry per child in each of categories #30-79.  Not more than 6 entries per classroom per category.
30.   Nursery and Kindergarten – A mask – using a paper or styro foam plate .  Eyes must be usable.
31.   Grades 1 and 2 – A wearable mask – using paper bags.  Eyes must be usable.
32.   Grades 3 and 4 – A mask – using construction paper.  Eyes must be usable.
33.   Grades 5 and 6 – A handmade mask – using any media.   Eyes must be usable.
34.   Grades 7 and  8 – A handmade mask – using any media.  Eyes must be usable.
35.   Nursery and Kindergarten – A finger painting – no border – approximately 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
36.   Grades 3 and 4 – A pasta picture using pasta only – no other medium – to be mounted on heavy cardboard – no border – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
37.   Grades 5 and 6 – A pasta picture using pasta only – no other medium – to be mounted on heavy cardboard – no border – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
38.   Grades 1 and 2 – A birthday card – Not to exceed 6″ x 9″ closed (15cm x 23cm).
39.   Grades   3 and 4 -  Design a Markham Fair postcard.
40.   Grades 5 and 6 – Create a postcard depicting a past civilization.
41.   Grades 3 and 4 – Make a doorknob hanger.
42.   Grades 7 and 8 – Design a mouse pad – not to exceed 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm).
43.   Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 – Make and decorate a wearable party hat using any media.
44.   Grades 4 to 8 – Three to five handmade flowers displayed in a small container (no kits).
45.   Kindergarten to Grade 4 – Create a self supporting person, animal or bird made of recycled materials – not to exceed 15″ (38 cm).
46.   Grades 5 to 8 – Design a healthy active lifestyle button using bristol board cut into a circle – not to exceed 4″ (10 cm).
47.   Grades 2, 3 and 4 – A cut (or torn) and paste picture of a seasonal theme using paper only – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
48.   Grades 5 and 6 – A black and white drawing of one or more animals or birds – not mounted – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
49. Grades 7 and 8 – A black and white drawing of one or more animals or birds – not mounted – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
50. Grades 5 and 6 – A black and white drawing of one building – not  mounted – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
51.   Grades 7 and 8 – A black and white drawing of one building – not  mounted – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
52.   Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 4 – A picture using fabric and yarn only – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
53.   Grades 5 to 8 – A computer generated advertisement for Markham Fair.  8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm).
54.   Grades 1 to 4 – A 3D scene, using plasticine only, mounted on a firm base. NEW
55.   Grades 5 to 8 – A sculpture using wire only – self supporting - not to exceed 15″ (38cm).
56.   Grades 1 to 4 – Design a placemat – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
57.   Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 4 – A refrigerator magnet.
58.   Grades 5 to 8 – A refrigerator magnet.
59.   Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 – A picture on a plate (paper, plastic or styrofoam) using Plasticine only.
60.   Grades 3, 4 and 5 – A picture on a plate (paper, plastic or styrofoam) using Plasticine only.
61. Grades 6, 7 and 8 – A picture on a plate (paper, plastic or Styrofoam) using Plasticine only.

Figure Drawing #62-66:
Drawn lengthwise on paper 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
Must be complete, full length, real life human figure with face showing.  No nudes accepted.  No borders please. Any media
62.   Nursery and Kindergarten – A figure drawing.
63.   Grades 1 and 2 – A figure drawing.
64.   Grades 3 and 4 – A figure drawing.
65.   Grades 5 and 6 -  A figure drawing.
66.   Grades 7 and 8 – A figure drawing.

Open Specials Categories #67-79:
All work must be done independently by one student.  No entries to be made through fair office.  Please note Rules A to K.
Only one entry per child in each of categories #67-79.
67.   One animal made from an evergreen cone or cones using limited decoration.
68.   A 3D Plasticine farm animal family (one species) on a firm base.  Note: Awards section.
69.   A pencil holder made from a tin can – not to exceed 12″  (30.5cm) in any direction.
70.   A small sculpture using any medium. Limited to 10″ (25.4cm).
71.   One decorated functional clay flower pot (empty) – not to   exceed 8″ (20.5cm).
72.   A water colour painting – no added borders – not to exceed 12″ x 18″  (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
73.   An acrylic painting – no borders – not to exceed 12″ x 18″
(30.5cm x 45.5cm).
74.   A picture or design painted on a rock – not to exceed 10″ (25cm) diameter.  No add ons.
75.   Create a handmade basket.  No contents.
76.   Using a shoebox, create a diorama of a natural habitat. Open on one side.  Handmade or natural contents only.
77.   Make a musical instrument.
78.   Make a tree out of modeling material. Not to exceed 12”
79. Miniature scarecrow – self supporting – not to exceed 18″ (45.5 cm) in any direction.  NOTE: AWARDS SECTION

Open Specials Categories #80-81:
To be brought to the General Exhibits Building, School Children’s Section, on Tuesday September 27th, between 4 and 8 p.m.
80. Scarecrow-one only-must be self supported and WORK OF STUDENT OR STUDENTS ONLY.
81. A “Jack-O-Lantern” to be made by student only please.  Carving only.  No decoration.  Do not use pumpkin pieces.

Awards:
HOWARD COSBURN MEMORIAL
- Trophy: Top School.  (Additional $200 cash award)
FIRST STUDENT CANADA
- Trophy: Top Student.
BOAG FAMILY AWARD
- Trophy: Best in Show of Categories #67-79.
(Additional $25.00 cash award).
GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA
- Trophy: Best Scarecrow #80.
MASTERMIND EDUCATIONAL
- Trophy: Best in Show for Nursery,  Kindergarten,  Grades 1 to 4.
UNIONVILLE SHOPPERS DRUG MART
- Trophy: Best in Show for Grades 5 to 8.
MURRAY BROWN CONSTRUCTION
- Trophy: Best Miniature Scarecrow #79 (Additional $25.00 cash award).
HELEN & MAURICE HAMILL MEMORIAL
- Trophy: Category #29 (Additional $25.00 cash award).
GREEN ACRES OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE
- Trophy:  Category #68.

By Subject List:

Art
Painting
35. Nursery and Kindergarten – A finger painting – no border – approximately 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
72. A water colour painting – no added borders – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
73. An acrylic painting – no borders – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).

Drawing
48. Grades 5 and 6 – A black and white drawing of one or more animals or birds – not mounted – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
49. Grades 7 and 8 – A black and white drawing of one or more animals or birds – not mounted – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
50. Grades 5 and 6 – A black and white drawing of one building – not mounted – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
51. Grades 7 and 8 – A black and white drawing of one building – not mounted – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
62. Nursery and Kindergarten – A figure drawing.
63. Grades 1 and 2 – A figure drawing.
64. Grades 3 and 4 – A figure drawing.
65. Grades 5 and 6 – A figure drawing.
66. Grades 7 and 8 – A figure drawing.

Other Mediums
36. Grades 3 and 4 – A pasta picture using pasta only – no other medium – to be mounted on heavy cardboard – no border – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
37. Grades 5 and 6 – A pasta picture using pasta only – no other medium – to be mounted on heavy cardboard – no border – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
44. Grades 4 to 8 – Three to five handmade flowers displayed in a small container (no kits).
45. Kindergarten to Grade 4 – Create a self supporting person, animal or bird made of recycled materials – not to exceed 15″ (38 cm).
52. Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 4 – A picture using fabric and yarn only – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
54. Grades 1 to 4 – A 3D scene, using plasticine only, mounted on a firm base. NEW
55. Grades 5 to 8 – A sculpture using wire only – self supporting – not to exceed 15″ (38cm).
59. Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 – A picture on a plate (paper, plastic or styrofoam) using Plasticine only.
60. Grades 3, 4 and 5 – A picture on a plate (paper, plastic or styrofoam) using Plasticine only.
61. Grades 6, 7 and 8 – A picture on a plate (paper, plastic or Styrofoam) using Plasticine only.
67. One animal made from an evergreen cone or cones using limited decoration.
68. A 3D Plasticine farm animal family (one species) on a firm base. Note: Awards section.
69. A pencil holder made from a tin can – not to exceed 12″ (30.5cm) in any direction.
70. A small sculpture using any medium. Limited to 10″ (25.4cm).
71. One decorated functional clay flower pot (empty) – not to exceed 8″ (20.5cm).
74. A picture or design painted on a rock – not to exceed 10″ (25cm) diameter. No add ons.
75. Create a handmade basket. No contents.
78. Make a tree out of modeling material. Not to exceed 12”
79. Miniature scarecrow – self supporting – not to exceed 18″ (45.5 cm) in any direction. NOTE: AWARDS SECTION

Science
9. Nursery and Kindergarten Picture – “Creepy Crawly Bug(s)” – 18″ x 24″ (45.5cm x 61cm) using any media.
14. Nursery, Kindergarten and Grade 1 – using two (2) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) – show two (2) animals and/or birds.
15. Grade 2 – using four (4) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) illustrate “The Story of the Butterfly”.
16. Grades 3 and 4 – using four (4) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) illustrate “Farm Machines”. NEW
17. Grades 5 and 6 – using four (4) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) illustrate “Transportation”.
57. Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 4 – A refrigerator magnet.
58. Grades 5 to 8 – A refrigerator magnet.
76. Using a shoebox, create a diorama of a natural habitat. Open on one side. Handmade or natural contents only.

Social Studies/History
21. Grades 2 and 3 – “Communities”.
23. Grades 6, 7 and 8 – “Canada”. NEW
40. Grades 5 and 6 – Create a postcard depicting a past civilization.

Health and Safety
10. Grades 1 and 2 Picture – “Let’s Ride” – 18″ x 24″ (45.5cm x 61 cm) using any media.
12. Grades 5 and 6 Picture – “Winter Sports” – 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm) using any media.
24. Nursery and Kindergarten – “Healthy Snacks”
25. Grades 1 and 2 – “Fire Safety”.
26. Grades 3 and 4 – “Street Safety”.
27. Grades 5 and 6 – “Don’t Bully”.
28. Grades 7 and 8 – “Internet Safety”. NEW
46. Grades 5 to 8 – Design a healthy active lifestyle button using bristol board cut into a circle – not to exceed 4″ (10cm).

Theme
19. Nursery – “At Play”. NEW
20. Kindergarten and Grade 1 – “Fun at the Farm”. NEW
22. Grades 4 and 5 – “Think Green”.
30. Nursery and Kindergarten – A mask – using a paper or styro foam plate . Eyes must be usable.
31. Grades 1 and 2 – A wearable mask – using paper bags. Eyes must be usable.
32. Grades 3 and 4 – A mask – using construction paper. Eyes must be usable.
33. Grades 5 and 6 – A handmade mask – using any media. Eyes must be usable.
34. Grades 7 and 8 – A handmade mask – using any media. Eyes must be usable.
43. Nursery, Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 – Make and decorate a wearable party hat using any media.
47. Grades 2, 3 and 4 – A cut (or torn) and paste picture of a seasonal theme using paper only – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).
56. Grades 1 to 4 – Design a placemat – not to exceed 12″ x 18″ (30.5cm x 45.5cm).

Language
1. Grade 1 Printing – “Question” in pencil.
2. Grade 2 Printing – “The Black Bird” by Humbert Wolfe – first 2 verses only – in pencil.
3. Grade 3 Writing – “The Caterpillar” by Christina Rossetti – in pencil.
4. Grade 4 Writing – “Birch Trees” by John Richard Moreland in pencil.
5. Grade 5 Writing – “Who Has Seen the Wind” by Christina Rossetti – in pen or pencil.
6. Grade 6 Writing – “Mice” by Rose Fyleman – in pen or pencil.
7. Grade 7 Writing – “At Husking Time” by Pauline Johnson – in pen or pencil.
8. Grade 8 Writing – “O Canada” – French Version First Verse- in pen or pencil.

Media Literacy
11. Grades 3 and 4 Picture – “Any Cartoon Character at Markham Fair” -18″ x 24″ (45.5 cm x 61 cm) using any media.
13. Grades 7 and 8 Picture – Create an original design for a C.D. cover. 12″ x 12″ (30.5cm x 30.5cm) using any media.
29. Grades 4 to 8 – An advertisement “promoting Canadian Harvest or Agriculture” to be judged on impact, originality and workmanship. Note: Awards Section. NEW
38. Grades 1 and 2 – A birthday card – Not to exceed 6″ x 9″ closed (15cm x 23cm).
39. Grades 3 and 4 – Design a Markham Fair postcard.
40. Grades 5 and 6 – Create a postcard depicting a past civilization.
41. Grades 3 and 4 – Make a doorknob hanger.
42. Grades 7 and 8 – Design a mouse pad – not to exceed 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm).
53. Grades 5 to 8 – A computer generated advertisement for Markham Fair. 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm).

Music
13. Grades 7 and 8 Picture – Create an original design for a C.D. cover. 12″ x 12″ (30.5cm x 30.5cm) using any media.
18. Grades 7 and 8 – using four (4) hand drawn pictures, each 8 1/2″ x 11″ (21.5cm x 28cm) draw/design “Musical Instruments Come Alive”.
77. Make a musical instrument.

Collaborative Tasks – can be completed by more than one student
MURALS
19. Nursery – “At Play”. NEW
20. Kindergarten and Grade 1 – “Fun at the Farm”. NEW
21. Grades 2 and 3 – “Communities”.
22. Grades 4 and 5 – “Think Green”.
23. Grades 6, 7 and 8 – “Canada”. NEW

OTHER
80. Scarecrow-one only-must be self supported and WORK OF STUDENT OR STUDENTS ONLY.
81. A “Jack-O-Lantern” to be made by student only please. Carving only. No decoration. Do not use pumpkin pieces.