Wall of FameHalloween Contest 2026

Halloween Contest 2026

Meet our What a Peculiar Animal! contest champions: Karin MacPherson’s class from Morrisburg, ON; Laura Stefan’s class from Cochrane, AB; and Autumn Taha’s class from Edmonton, AB!

These students put their creativity and their knowledge of animal adaptations to the test by designing an incredible Peculiar Animal Ambassador. They thought carefully about how their animal would survive in its habitat, giving it unique adaptations to find food, stay safe from predators, and thrive in its environment.

The Winning Peculiar Animals

Crociflyer

Karin MacPherson’s Grade 1 class, St. Mary – St. Cecilia School, Morrisburg, ON

The Crociflyer, a Peculiar Animal designed by Karin MacPherson’s Grade 1 class
Students’ notes on the Crociflyer’s adaptations

Frad

Laura Stefan’s Grade 2 class, Holy Spirit School, Cochrane, AB

The Frad, a Peculiar Animal designed by Laura Stefan’s Grade 2 class
Students’ notes on the Frad’s adaptations

Winged Quill Bbit

Autumn Taha’s Grade 5 class, John A. McDougall School, Edmonton, AB

The Winged Quill Bbit, a Peculiar Animal designed by Autumn Taha’s Grade 5 class
Students’ handwritten notes on the Winged Quill Bbit’s adaptations

Congratulations to all three classes on creating such creative, clever, and scientifically inspired animals! Thank you for showing us how learning about real animal adaptations can spark amazing imaginations and help us better understand the natural world.

Way to go!

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