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From our youngest learners in Early Years to our Year 6 pupils preparing for their transition to the Senior School, the pupils have demonstrated an admirable dedication to exploring the natural world through investigation and observation.
Autumn Term
Our Year 3 scientists were pulled into the fascinating world of Magnets and Forces by crafting their own compasses, learning firsthand how the Earth’s own magnetic field can guide us across the globe. To make the invisible visible, the girls experimented with iron filings. They watched in awe as the dust moved into place to reveal the hidden ‘loops’ of a magnetic field. From testing which everyday materials are magnetic to discovering the push and pull of attracting and repelling poles, it was a thoroughly engaging, hands-on journey of discovery.
Spring Term
Spring Term saw Science Week reach new heights, perfectly blending a healthy competitive spirit with a sense of wonder across the entire school. The girls put their engineering skills to the ultimate test in a STEM challenge, using only marshmallows and spaghetti to construct the tallest, most stable tower possible. Collaboration was also at the heart of the week during our House Buddy Quiz, where pupils from different year groups teamed up to tackle complex scientific puzzles.
Our Reception girls were treated to a spectacular ‘Magic Show’ hosted by the Senior School Science teacher, proving that what looks like sorcery is often just brilliant chemistry. Meanwhile, Year 6 pupils took an exciting step forward in their academic journey by visiting the Senior School laboratories. Working in a professional lab environment provided a fantastic preview of the advanced experiments awaiting them next year.
The learning extended far beyond the classroom walls this term with two fantastic trips.
Reception enjoyed a trip to the Science Museum as part of their Out of This World topic. The girls loved exploring the space exhibition, examining historic spacecraft and playing in the interactive garden to investigate construction, water, light and sound.
Our Year 4 explorers swapped the classroom for the great outdoors at Barnet Environment Centre. The day was packed with pond dipping for dragonfly nymphs and diving beetles, a minibeast hunt and a practical study of intricate local food chains.
Back in the classrooms, Year 1 embarked on a captivating journey into the animal kingdom. Adopting the roles of junior zoologists, they mastered classification by identifying the unique characteristics of the five main vertebrate groups. This culminated in a spectacular class assembly tracing the travels of Sunny the Meerkat, combining scientific enquiry with creative storytelling.
Summer Term
In the final term of the year, Year 4 turned into dental scientists investigating the effects of different liquids on our teeth. Since eggshells are made of similar minerals to tooth enamel, they submerged hard-boiled eggs in a variety of liquids. The eye-opening results showed the Coke turning the shell dark brown, while fruit juices softened it—a powerful reminder of the importance of dental hygiene!
Our Year 5 scientists put their physics skills to the test in a friction investigation. Working in teams, the girls used newton meters to measure the force required to pull a shoe up a ramp lined with different materials. They expertly controlled their variables to ensure a fair test, showcasing brilliant scientific precision.
Finally, our Year 2 botanists got their hands green digging into the life cycle of plants. By dissecting various seeds, the girls identified the hidden parts that allow a plant to sprout and carried out experiments to determine the perfect conditions needed for growth. Witnessing their plants thrive first-hand left the girls with a lasting curiosity about the natural world.