A science fair for the Anglophone North School District middle and high school students living in the Miramichi area was held on Thursday March 28th. Forty middle school participants, selected at the school level, represented Blackville School, Miramichi Rural, North and South Esk Regional and Elementary Schools, Nelson Rural School, Dr. Losier  and Harkins Middle Schools. There was only one high school entry, Damilka Ranasinghe, of James M. Hill High. While the judges were deliberating students were given an opportunity to spend time with biology teacher Ms. S. Moran and physics teacher Mr. P. MacDonald who gave them the opportunity for a hands-on introduction to high school science activities.Organizers commented that they continue to see a steady increase in the quality of student presentations every year, and this one was no exception. As expected, such quality made judging very difficult resulting in six projects receiving honourary mention in addition to the three carefully selected projects that were awarded bronze, silver and gold medals.  All the young scientists were encouraged to continue their interesting research endeavors, being reminded that the world today is becoming more and more dependent on science and technology to fulfill environmental and economic needs. Six of the projects presented today will advance to the River Valley Science Fair at UNB Fredericton, on April 12th. For photos from the science fair with captions indicating the results, visit Miramichi Area Middle and High School Science Fair .