The Science Department put together a wide range of activities, encouraging curiosity and creativity across all year groups.
Throughout the week, Ms. Asigbetse ran a Bioart Competition, where students combined Science and Art to create stunning visual representations of biological processes. Meanwhile, Mrs. Staniforth led an insightful lesson on bird migration, exploring how different species have evolved and adapted to their environments to survive changing climates.
Mr. Routledge brought science fiction to life for KS3 students, running engaging Sci-Fi activities that sparked their imaginations and encouraged them to think about the science behind futuristic ideas. Later in the week, Mrs. Llewellyn’s Science Knitting Club blended crafting with scientific concepts, showing students how patterns in nature can be represented through textiles.
A highlight of the week was a fascinating lecture by Mr. Cox for Year 9 and 10 students, where he explored the mind-bending question: "Does 'Now' Exist?" This thought-provoking session challenged students to think about time, reality, and physics in an entirely new way.
The celebrations ended with two spectacular Big Bang Science Shows—one for Year 5 pupils at Alexandra Park, Cale Green and Lark Hill Primary Schools and another for our own students. These shows featured explosive demonstrations, including the ever-popular elephant’s toothpaste and methane rocket, leaving the audience amazed and inspired.
British Science Week - The Big Bang Show!
