takeCHARGE, a joint partnership between Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro), is pleased to announce the winners of the 11th annual Kids in Charge (K-I-C Start) school contest.
The annual province-wide contest continues to inspire students to embrace energy conservation. takeCHARGE invited students from kindergarten to grade twelve to submit innovative projects demonstrating creative and impactful ways to save energy. This year’s participants had the chance to win up to $2,500 for technology and other classroom resources. Once again, the contest saw an impressive response, with numerous submissions from schools across the province, including videos, posters, and songs.
“Congratulations to all the participants in this year’s contest! It’s incredible to see such enthusiasm for energy conservation among students,” says Keith Barrett, Manager of Energy Solutions at Newfoundland Power. “Every year these students keep showing us that they understand the importance of energy conservation, and the creativity they use to show that impresses us every year! What a great bunch of entries we had this year. If you’d like to get involved in the contest next year or would like takeCHARGE to come to your school to deliver a presentation, please reach out.”
“Congratulations to all of our entrants! You’ve not only demonstrated creativity and understanding of how to conserve energy, but you’ve also shown yourselves to be true champions of a brighter, more energy efficient future,” says Elaine Cole, Energy Efficiency Administrator with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. “The winning projects not only showed insightful solutions but also highlighted the importance of education and collaboration. Keep shining, keep innovating, and keep leading the way.”
Grand Prize Winners
Grades K-6:
Ms. Madore’s Grade 2 class from Stephenville Primary in Stephenville
Ms. Green’s Grade 5 class from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Corner Brook
Ms. Russell’s grade 2/3 class from Bayside Academy in Port Hope Simpson
Ms. Simm’s grade 4/5/6 class from Bayside Academy in Port Hope Simpson
Grade 7-12:
Noah Rice & Zoe Kelly, Grade 9 students at Pasadena Academy in Pasadena
Second Prize Winners
Grades K-6:
Ms. Drover’s Grade 4 class from Holy Redeemer Elementary in Spainard’s Bay
Ms. Reilly’s Grade 5 class from Whitbourne Elementary in Whitbourne
Ms. Poole’s grade 3 class from St. Joseph’s Elementary in Harbour Breton
Ms. Poole’s grade 6 class from St. Joseph’s Elementary in Harbour Breton