Science at Montgomery Academy

Updates on school science, exam/revision tips, random facts and science in the news. East or West, Science is the best! #NoExcuses

[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

British Science week is 11-20th March! See the website: https://t.co/ADQIl8XRj7

[MontySTEAMClubs @MontyClub]

Mr Johnston from @MontyScience was our special guest. He clearly and calmly took us through an informative dissection demonstration before supporting us through our own! Joe looking particularly relaxed throughout the introduction!

[Ben Gordon @mathsmrgordon]

My headteacher proved that retrieval practice works by memorising the birthdays of every year 11 student (230) and every staff member 🤯

[British Science Week @ScienceWeekUK]

📢#BSW22 announcement!

The British Science Week 2022 activity packs are now live and available to download for free🥳!

The theme of this year’s packs is ‘Growth’ and all 4 packs are brimming with activities from creating seed bombs🌱, to designing aeroplanes🛩️!

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[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

Remember Seneca homework is set every Monday morning and is due the following Monday at 9am. There is so much research to show that retrieval practice is very powerful for learning.

[Montgomery Academy @MontgomeryFCAT]

Year 9: Unfortunately the boys' Lancashire Cup run came to an end today as they were beaten 3-0 by Holy Cross. A great effort by all involved. ⚽️👍

[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

@DrJohnODonoghue They also used tinsel purchased from a local charity shop to create a tinsel DNA double helix centre piece and turned copper coins into gold and silver coins to use as decoration. They used recycled materials to build Keith our lab elf a sleigh #OChemistree

[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

@DrJohnODonoghue Students at Montgomery Academy made their #chemistree by melting old wax crayons to make baubles, recycling used Petri dishes to grow salt Christmas trees and make glittery agar plates decorations.

[Montgomery Academy @MontgomeryFCAT]

Year 11: It's not all work, work, work. Year 11 photo this morning. Thanks to Mr McArdle's organisation and Mr Chandler's wonderful drone work....

[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

It's British Science week from today! 5th-14th March. #BSW21 #ScienceWeek #Science

[British Science Week @ScienceWeekUK]

For this year’s #BSW21 we want to help create, support and motivate #GenerationScience – the next generation who will be a major part of creating solutions to some of our biggest issues, from medical emergencies to climate change. Find out more: https://t.co/doQFDbqGjM 1/6

[Montgomery Academy @MontgomeryFCAT]

All families: You should have received a message via group call with your son/daughter's return time next week. Please contact us at school if you are unsure. Testing 1200 people?.... a mammoth task BUT WE WILL RISE TO THE CHALLENGE!! So excited about getting everyone back safely

[Montgomery Academy @MontgomeryFCAT]

Year 11: The results of the OFQUAL consultation on how grades will be awarded this summer are out. Whilst we still await some of the finer detail, rest assured we will keep you informed every step of the way. This infographic gives the main points:

[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

It's time for Mr Nigel Duckworth on The Chase! #TheChase #Nigel

[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

2 hours to go until Mr Duckworth is on! #TheChase #Nigel #Blackpool #Oldham #Teacher #History #Montgomery #Monty

[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

6 hours to go until Mr Nigel Duckworth is on the Chase tonight!

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[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

Our former Head of History Mr Nigel Duckworth is on THE CHASE tonight at 5pm on ITV - don't miss it!

[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

Keep children and their families safe. Get tested, get vaccinated.

[Science at Montgomery Academy @MontyScience]

This is a very informative short clip from The One Show last night about the Covid vaccinations.

From 14 mins and 45 seconds to 24 mins and 16 seconds.

https://t.co/3JfNYpRBqz

Stay safe