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The year 9 girls had a fab day at the AECC today! We got to do workshops in chiropractic, x-ray imaging, ultrasound and psychology!

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Our science dept arranged for a Science Dome to come into school and put on an event for our Y8s called 'Solar System Tour and Beyond!'. They enjoyed learning about space beyond the curriculum and asked lots of interesting questions! 🛰️🪐
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@ITeachBoys92 @MrMitchellBiol2 @STEMLearningUK Just a few lit splints clamped in place and a metal bottom sieve 😊

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Mr Mitchell (@MrMitchellBiol2) and Miss Keylock have been practising new demos to illustrate our Science curriculum - Thanks to @STEMLearningUK

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@sriram_kanvah @ITeachBoys92 @MrMitchellBiol2 @STEMLearningUK Hi! It was coffee-mate! ☕️

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Thanks to everyone who came out the Year 5 taster evenings - we hope you enjoyed learning all about acids and alkalis and creating your own rainbows!🌈🌈

[STEM Learning @STEMLearningUK]

At our Life after school: Get ready! virtual #STEMcareers fair you can explore displays from over 20 #STEM employers in five diverse areas:

💡 Inspiration and Skills
🎨 Design and Production
💼 Supporting Business
🏙️ The Built Environment
🎓 Universities

https://t.co/iNG4WJHL22

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The last workshop of the trip focused on learning all about the nervous system and reflexes 🔨

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Continuing at AECC, the year 9’s test their problem solving and math skills as they compete for a chocolate prize 🧮

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Great morning at AECC’s STEM day and Year 9 learn all about X-rays and ultrasound - and get to have a go at using them! 🩻🩻

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And some extra work done online too!

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Some brilliant entries into the sustainability competition from KS3 students investigating different types of pollution and fast fashion 👗

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Good luck to all the Year 11’s today sitting their first Chemistry GSCE exam!

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Following our volcano experiment in CREST, Nauman decided to use to same reaction to launch rockets across the field and investigate the factors that made them fly furthest 🚀🚀

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Students at CREST club compete to see who can complete the rainbow by carefully combining acids and alkalis to reveal the full pH scale 🌈

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This week year 8 have been applying their knowledge of the photosynthesis reaction to investigate how light intensity affects the rate of photosynthesis. Some weren’t too pleased to spot creepy crawlies within the pondweed 🐛🐛

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Calling all KS3 students - take part in the science competition to research a sustainable solution to a real world problem. Submit by Monday to 6th to your tutors or science teacher to be in win a chance of winning reach points and a sweet treat 💡💡

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Year 9 kicked off the end of year ROA’s for science today -Everyone in the department is wishing you all the best of luck in your exams! It’s your chance to show off how hard you have been working 🤓🤓

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CREST club spotlight: An investigation into how to create the best volcano saw Elizabeth testing different volumes of vinegar to discover the perfect recipe for maximum fizz