Hydro-Québec Science Fair Kells Students Dazzle
Unstoppable Spirit Kells Athletics Highlights Teamwork makes the dream work! This fall, our Kells athletes showcased incredible dedication, skill, and sports- manship across all teams. The Girls’ Volley-
This year’s Kells Virtual Science Fair was noth- ing short of inspiring! A total of 28 innovative projects—each demonstrating creativity, scientific knowledge, and problem-solving—were show- cased in February. With such high-caliber com- petition, our judges had their work cut out for them choosing the finalists! Our panel of expert judges included a professional engineer, a Harvard PhD student, a McGill professor and head of their chemistry labs, an electrical engineering PhD, a high school science teacher, and a McGill graduate chemistry student. In the end, nine outstanding projects advanced to the Hydro-Québec Regional Science Fair at Pierrefonds Community High School in late March. These students impressed judges, earning top awards and recognition for their groundbreak- ing work. Eco-Friendly Innovation: Yara’s Mushroom Experiment Yara Abou Kheir explored how different types of mushrooms could help clean oil spills, present- ing what she called “a natural solution to an unnatural problem.” Her project stood out for its real-world environmental impact,
Technology for Inclusion: Sthefany’s Obstacle Detection System Inspired by her Community Service work at Friendship Circle, Sthefany He Chen designed and coded a wearable device that helps visually impaired individuals detect obstacles.
AI and Connectivity: Thomas’s High- Speed Router & Voice-Trained AI Thomas Ma stunned judges with his custom-built internet
router, which processes data faster than many commercial networks in Montreal. His
ball team fought hard and came within just a few points of securing a playoff spot. The Boys’ Volleyball team impressed with a strong run to the semi-finals, demonstrating resilience and teamwork. Meanwhile, the Boys’ Soccer team delivered an unforgettable per- formance, battling through a thrilling final that went into overtime and ultimately earning a silver medal. From start to finish, our athletes went full force, making our school proud. The winter season has been no different. Our Boys’ Futsal team delivered an outstanding undefeated performance all the way to the semi-finals, where they showcased incredible skill and determination in a close- ly contested match, just shy of reaching the finals. The Girls’ Futsal team also represented the school with pride in their inaugural season. The Girls’ Swim team made a splash at their regional swim meets in January. Boys’ Basketball gave it their all, with perennial MVP Sari Jubayli and rising star Neil Zhou leading the charge. Girls’ and Boys’ Badminton kicked off the spring sea- son in March. Our student-athletes are also gearing up for Frisbee and Halo Race later this spring. We can’t wait to see what our talented athletes and dedicated coaches achieve next. Go Kells!
With the help of her family, she tested her device—and it worked! Her mean- ingful contribution to accessibility earned her Great Distinction.
project, designed to provide re- liable internet access to under- served rural communities, was so impressive that judges encouraged him to patent it. But Thomas didn’t stop
there—he also created his own AI-powered app. To prove the AI was truly his own, he trained it us- ing his own voice, which involved spending hours recording himself reading A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. His cutting-edge work earned him Great Distinction and the Gina Cody School of Engineering Award for Outstanding Achievement in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Jet-Set Success: Jacob & Frank’s Turbojet Jacob Chen and Frank Fan took aerodynamics to the next level, creating a turbojet engine so advanced that one judge—who works at Pratt and Whitney—remarked that it was similar to proto- types being developed in the industry. Their excep- tional work was recognized with Great Distinction
The Future is Bright! The ingenuity of our students
proves that the future of science is in good hands. From eco-conscious solutions to breakthrough AI innovations, our finalists showcased the very best of what Kells has to offer. Congratulations to all our participants—you’ve set the bar high for next year!
earning her Great Distinction and a Faculty of Science Award from McGill University.
and the Department of Civil Engineering Award from McGill University.
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KELLS ACADEMY SPRING 2025 NEWSLETTER
KELLS ACADEMY SPRING 2025 NEWSLETTER
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