St Mary's Calne
This year's British Science Week at St Mary’s has been a whirlwind of discovery, hands-on experiments, and fascinating talks, engaging students in the weird and wonderful world of science.
Each day has begun with Chapel talks led by student heads of subjects, exploring fascinating topics including incredible adaptations in nature, the discovery of Wi-Fi, and groundbreaking pharmaceutical innovations. On Tuesday night, we had the privilege of welcoming guest lecturer Libby Jackson, who inspired us with insights into the world of space exploration.
Wednesday brought an exciting treat, as the LVI chemists took over the ice cream stand, using dry ice to create delicious frozen treats in a spectacular demonstration of chemistry in action. Thursday saw a fun and competitive edge, with students attempting to identify which famous scientist each member of the science staff had dressed as. As the week continues, we eagerly anticipate the Dissection Club and an engaging science movie evening.
Meanwhile, throughout the week the Fourth Form has been hard at work solving the mystery of Mary Margaret, the Science department’s missing space bear. Using forensic science techniques across multiple disciplines, they’ve uncovered shocking evidence - this may have been an inside job! Alongside this, competitions such as the Mystery Microscope Challenge have run throughout the week, testing students’ observational skills.
British Science Week has truly sparked curiosity and enthusiasm, proving once again that science is not only educational but also exciting and full of surprises. We look forward to more scientific adventures next year!
Mr Ash Hilton, Head of Science