This week, Year 7 were treated to an incredible Science Show (pictured below) from Mr McCann and Miss Booth, who showed off the incredible uses of liquid nitrogen, showing the effect extremely low temperatures can have on living organisms. They also demonstrated how the extraordinary expansion of evaporating nitrogen can be used to create a rocket. The rapid freezing of cream, again using liquid nitrogen, makes an incredibly smooth and delicious ice-cream. Students were also treated to the remarkable sight (and sound) of burning hydrogen, and an incredible ‘whoosh bottle’, burning ethanol vapour to create a blast of fire.
Space News
The SpaceX Crew-5, taking American, Russian and Japanese crew members, launched on Wednesday and docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. The crew will stay in the ISS for about 6 months before making their return to Earth. On Saturday, Mercury will be at its furthest visual separation. This will make it perfect conditions for trying to spot the Sun’s closest planet. Try looking East, just before sunrise on Saturday for the best chance.
September’s Scientists of the Month
Year 7 – Aiden Lever & Adam Patel
Year 8 – Juwariyah Ugharadar & Izaan Afzal
Year 9 – Keelie Matthews & Ahmed Dawood
Year 10 – Uzair Asmail & Jack Ross
Congratulations and well done for all your hard work.
Educake update
Well done to Year 7 and Year 8 on the completion of their Educake home learning. In Year 7, 204 pupils out of 235 submitted their quizzes on time, while in year 8, it was 221 pupils out of 236.
The top score in Year 7 was achieved by Rueben Norris and in year 8, the top score was from Jaxon Beswick. Brilliant work, both of you! The new quiz for year 8 is now available and will be due on 19th October.
Open Evening
Miss Booth, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Fowlds would like to extend a massive thank you to all the ambassadors for Animal Care, Science and Astronomy who were extremely helpful during Open Evening. Miss Booth would also like to thank Charley Ratcliffe and Mason Linkman, whose invaluable help has been rewarded by being appointed Animal Care ambassadors.
Mr. Fowlds – Science Enrichment Coordinator
