SCIENCE KEY STAGE 3
We have recently had the pleasure of running a crime scene investigation club for Year 6 students who visited for their transition days. Students conducted food and chemical tests on samples to identify which contained ‘arsenic’ poisoning. Using their problem solving skills alongside scientific experimental techniques, they were able to identify the culprit. It is these experimental techniques and transferable skills that support students with being successful in their science examinations, but also develops the skills they will use in their future careers as well.
Superstars of KS3 are Lucy Parker for Mrs Teale Grace Perry for Mr Pope Well done!
STEM CLUB
On Wednesday, 3-4pm in SC25, STEM club is on, with a mixture of KS3 and KS4 student working on a variety of different science, maths, engineering and maths project. Our main KS3 assignment so far has been for the oceans clean-up project. All students had to do was create a sculpture of an endangered sea creature or seabird completely from plastic rubbish and make it the best in the UK. We are still awaiting the results so fingers crossed. We are now working towards bronze (KS3) and silver (KS4) crest awards, which the students are already excited and engaged with, ranging from testing fat and sugar contents, of different snacks, to design more ergonomic computer controller’s. New students always welcome.
KEY STAGE 4 Star Students
Mr Price would like to nominate Kirsten Lacey in Year 10 for a consistently exceptional attitude in science.
Mrs Church is equally full of praise for Erin Coulson in Year 11 for showing great resolve and dedication, as well as being a great joy to teach.
Miss Drewitt would like to nominate Tamsin Black Year 11- her resilience is fantastic. She uses all feedback to help improve her understanding and as a result has achieved well in all end of topic tests and MBU1 exams.
We are excited, at Key Stage 4, that our Year 10 Separate Science students will be attending a “Science Live” event in Birmingham, at the start of February. The day will provide the opportunity to see and hear five of Britain’s top scientists, all working at the cutting edge of their specialisms. The scientists are carefully chosen for their ability to communicate with students of this age in a direct and exciting way. Throughout the day, specialist workshops are set-up to help students improve their Science GCSE results with top tips on examination success from an experienced science examiner.
For Year 11, we have been impressed with the increased focus and effort put in. With only 15 school weeks to the start of the real GCSE exams and with the upcoming MOCKS, revision should have already begun and be active! Suggested revision tips could include
• Create flash cards and then explain them to a friend. This can be particularly useful for Physics equations.
• Utilise online resources. Youtube channel “Fuse School” is exceptional for AQA GCSE Science. Can you explain how this fits with what you have been learning about?
• Practise specimen papers, available on AQA website, great for exam practise and review the mark scheme for instant feedback.
Make sure it is useful and as enjoyable as possible. Find out what is effective for you!
Speaking of engaging, the Royal Society Christmas lectures, normally available on BBC, are a fun and informative watch over the Christmas period.
Happy Christmas all!
KEY STAGE 5 Year 12 students are well and truly into the A-level way of doing things, whilst year 13 students are ploughing through material in order to cover all the content before their Summer exams.
Ms Roughley’s student of the term is Callum Withers. He was the first year 12 student to undertake the A Level Physics required practical, and demonstrated confidence, enthusiasm and resilience.
Mr Feltham’s student of the term is Olivia Glass. She is always asking questions that help deepen and broaden her understanding of Biology.
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