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Science
This year, the Junior School has been buzzing with curiosity as students dove deeper into the world of science by focusing on scientific skills. With more hands-on experiments, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking, young learners have been developing key scientific abilities across all year groups. From exploring the properties of materials to investigating life cycles and simple machines, students are not only learning facts but discovering how to think like real scientists. The excitement in our classrooms is proof that science is truly sparking imaginations!
Autumn Term
Year 1 became weather investigators for part of the term. The children explored different types of weather, measuring rainfall and temperature. They enjoyed observing the sky each day and recording their findings like real scientists. It was a fun and hands-on way to learn about the world around us.
In Year 2, the girls explored natural and manufactured materials through hands-on experiments and investigations, discovering their unique properties and uses. They took on a fun design challenge, creating everyday objects from unusual materials like wool and cardboard. This sparked laughter, creativity and surprising insights into the strengths and limitations of different materials. Along the way, they built scientific knowledge, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
The girls in Year 4 had an exciting time exploring the world of physics through hands-on investigations. They loved discovering how sound is made and travels, using different materials to test vibrations and volume. During their electricity unit, the children enthusiastically identified circuit components and worked together to build working circuits. A festive highlight was creating circuits to make Rudolph’s nose light up—combining science and creativity in a fun and memorable way!
Spring Term
Year 3 girls explored how shadows are formed by investigating different materials. They tested a variety of objects to see whether they were opaque, translucent or transparent, and predicted what kind of shadow each would create. Using torches, they observed the shadows produced and carefully recorded their findings in a table. They also explored how moving the torch changed the shape and size of the shadow, deepening their understanding through hands-on discovery and discussion.
The Year 5 girls completed an exciting project on space, exploring everything from the planets in our solar system to the wonders of black holes and galaxies. They researched fascinating facts, built models and created eye-catching presentations to share their learning. Their creativity and curiosity shone brightly, making the project a stellar success!
The Year 6 girls investigated whether yeast is a living organism through a fun and fascinating experiment. They combined warm water, sugar and yeast in a bottle, then stretched a balloon over the top. Over time, they observed the balloon begin to inflate as the yeast produced gas. This simple but exciting investigation helped the girls understand that yeast is alive—it feeds, respires and gives off carbon dioxide. The experiment sparked lots of curiosity and discussion as they explored the signs of life in this tiny organism.
Summer Term
The Summer Term is always a busy one. Year 1 headed off to Kew Gardens, where they went on a plant hunt as part of their science learning. While there, they explored the gardens, spotting a wide variety of plants and learning about their different parts and functions. They especially enjoyed discovering unusual leaves and colourful flowers. It was a fun and educational day that brought their classroom learning to life!
Whilst the weather was good, Year 4 had a fantastic time bringing food chains to life in the playground! First, the producers (plants) stood still in their positions—just like real plants that can’t move. Then the animals set off to ‘hunt’, with predators finding their prey. Once caught, pairs linked hands and headed to the plant they thought the prey would eat. The race was on to see which group could form a complete food chain first—it was a fun and active way to learn about nature’s connections!
As part of their science topic Animals Including Humans, the Year 5 girls explored the six stages of human development. They used graphs to interpret trends in growth and change, and confidently described and explained the main changes that occur during puberty. The unit sparked thoughtful discussions and helped the girls develop a deeper understanding of how our bodies grow and change over time.