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Eureka Challenge

On Wednesday, teams from all the mixed aged houses competed in the annual Eureka! Senior Challenge. The teams were set three challenges which included constructing a magnetic ‘Gauss gun’. The winners were Aldhelmsted East! Well done all to involved.

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On Tuesday 25th November, the final Chemistry Symposium of the calendar year took place. Loulou D. and Clarice I. gave an insightful presentation on the on the use of Opioids within medicine and how they work in the human body.

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Christmas is coming so it is time for the 'Chemistree' in Chemistry Lab 1.

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The Sixth Form Biology students enjoyed a two-day residential trip to Nettlecombe Court Field Studies Centre. Our biologists undertook a range of ecological investigations in a variety of inspiring habitats, including rocky shores, streams, grasslands and sand dunes.

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Success with the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge!
Lizzy L - Gold
Madeline W - Silver, Camilla L.C. - Silver, Cicely A - Silver, Charlotte F - Silver, Clarice I - Silver, Louisa D - Silver
Asenath A - Copper, Tahlia M - Copper, Daisy G - Copper and Vlada K - Copper.

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Science came to life with an explosive visit from Wonderstruck, who hosted an immersive show called BANG! The Science of Movie FX. The display featured fireballs, blast effects, and a touch of Hollywood magic to reveal how those big explosions in action movies are really done.

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Monday 22nd of September saw the first Chemistry Symposium of the year occur. The topics ranged from ‘The Synthesis of Paracetamol’ to the use of anaesthetics in veterinary science. Congratulations to our Sherborne Girls presenters who were Cici, Nicolette, Amelie and Charlotte.

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L6 and U6 Physicists visited Sherborne Abbey for a talk by the UK Space Agency under the surreal backdrop of 'Gaia'. The lecture detailed the history and future of space travel and the UK's part in it, as well as the skills and attributes required for a career in Space.

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Our amazing L6 girls had an inspiring time at #AeroWomen2025 in Yeovil!

They joined 260+ engineers, directors, innovators and collaborators to celebrate the impact of women in aerospace, explore role models, and share stories of innovation, ambition, and empowerment. 💫✈️ #STEM

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A lovely afternoon at Abbey View Care Home last Tuesday! 🧪💬 Residents enjoyed hands-on science with energy transfer kits, periscopes & a thermal imaging camera. Big thanks to Jess (L6) and our amazing science team: Mr Blake, Miss Joseph & Mrs Francis! 💙 #ScienceOutreach #STEM

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🎉🥚Egg-cellent engineering! Seven teams of brilliant girls took on the #EurekaEggRace challenge, crafting 30-second marble run timers using just card, tape & creativity. ⏱️

Huge congrats to Team East, whose elegant design was only 0.35s from the target! 🏆 #STEM #GirlsInScience

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Our L5 students had a great time at the Birds of Prey show with Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre in Ringwood! We met some incredible birds and learned all about them:
•Little Owl 🦉
•Peregrine Falcon
•Kestrel
•Tawny Owl
•White-Tailed Sea Eagle 🦅
#BirdsOfPrey

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Had a great experience at @gcsesciencelive in Bath with the M5.

Valuable exam tips from an examiner and insightful talks from leading scientists:

Prof Andrea Sella
Prof Jim Al-Khalili
Dr Kate Lancaster
Dr Giles Yeo
Prof Sophie Scott

A truly inspiring day! #STEM #GCSEScience

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🚀 Last Thursday’s #AstroTalk was a fascinating deep dive into planetary formation!

Joe Williams (University of Exeter) explored:
✨ How solar systems form
🌍 The origins of Earth’s water
🪐 Exoplanet discoveries
🌌 Insights from #JamesWebb
Huge thanks to everyone who attended !

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Year 7 & 8 took on the EUREKA! Science Challenge with mind-blowing experiments—Coke & Mentos explosions, fiery tea bags, oobleck madness! 🧪🔥

Even more special? We celebrated on the #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience—inspiring the next generation of scientists! 👩‍🔬🚀✨

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🔍🌊📏🔊 Physics in action! L6 students are exploring two-source interference with sound, water, microwaves, and ultrasound — calculating wavelengths through real-world interference patterns. From ripple tanks to microwave detectors, science is making waves! #STEM #ALevelPhysics

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Exciting times at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, @RNASYeovilton! 🚀 U4 Engineering Activity Day - innovation, inspiration, and aviation all in one place! ✈️🔧 #Engineering #Aviation #STEM

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The 'Dangerous Science' show at Sherborne Girls! A big thank you to Peter and Nathan for such an exciting show.

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Congratulations to Madeleine, Ayako and Droma for their outstanding work with their U4 Projects.

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On Friday 10th January, the Chemistry Department welcomed back Lily who is now studying at University College London. Lily talked to both the Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth students about how she prepared for her A level summer examinations and achieved an A* grade.