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Year 7 have taken part in a really cool (if not rather pongy!) experiment in their recent Chemistry lessons. They made their own indicator fluid out of red cabbage leaves, simply by extracting the fluid. The lesson was part of their studies into the pH scale and reinforced the idea that substances can be classified…

Since the start of term, children in Reception have completed a wide range of STEM focussed activities. Tasks have included constructing their own ‘Great Wall of China’, making a bridge to transport a small vehicle, and creating a boat to help keep gingerbread men safe and dry! They have used all sorts of materials to…

A programme of Mathematical Masterclasses were available online over the October half-term break. A selection of mathematicians from Year 8 and Year 9 were invited to participate independently and then submit their answers directly to the organisers. The Masterclass materials provided an excellent opportunity for able and enthusiastic pupils to explore a range of mathematical…

Year 4 have had lots of fun learning about the states of matter in their recent Science lessons. Whilst learning about the different states, the children identified examples of solids, liquids and gasses that they were familiar with. They then spoke about the different properties of each of the different states before finding out the…

On Tuesday the Pre-Prep Department participated in an afternoon of hands-on activities focussed on STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Each year group were challenged to take on a selection of challenges and experiments providing an opportunity for exploration and discovery. The activities included: Spot the Difference – This task required the Reception children…

St Edward’s Senior & Sixth Form Science and Maths staff organised some wonderful activities, both in and out of the classroom in celebration of British Science Week (BSW). British Science Week (BSW) is an annual event, run over 10 days throughout the whole of the UK. Thousands of events take place to celebrate science, engineering,…