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Prep Science Corner October 17th

Year 4 STEM

Year 4 STEM Club Take Science Outside with Fizzy Fun!

Year 4’s STEM Club took their science adventure outdoors to explore the explosive reaction between mentos and cola! The girls were full of excitement as they watched their fizzy fountains shoot into the air, laughing and learning with every bubbly burst. It was a fantastic hands-on experiment that brought chemistry and physics to life in the most thrilling way! Science really does pop!

Watch the full Fizzy Explosion on Firefly by clicking on the link below:

Science Ambassadors

Flying Tea Bags and Science Magic!

Year 4 STEM Club - Flying Teabags

Our brilliant Science Ambassadors literally turned up the heat as they explored convection with flying tea bags! With giggles, gasps, and a sprinkle of scientific wonder, they watched ordinary tea bags transform into soaring rockets. Who knew learning about hot air could be so cool? It was a whirlwind of fun, flames, and floating paper, proving once again that science isn’t just smart, it’s spectacular!

Watch them in action by clicking on the Firefly link below

Year 5 Science Lesson

Moon Magic in the Classroom! 🌕✨

Year 5 Science - Moon Phases

Year 5 turned into mini astronomers as they explored the mysterious phases of the Moon without even stepping outside!

Using models, torches, and plenty of imagination, they recreated waxing crescents, full moons, and waning gibbous shapes right in the classroom. There were “oohs,” “aahs,” and lots of “aha!” moments as the night sky came to life indoors.

Who knew learning about lunar cycles could be so illuminating?

 

Watch them exploring by clicking on the Firefly link below

Mrs Stolcere Prep School Teacher, Head of Prep Science

Years 3–8 Art-Science Competition

🎨🌊 Art No Junk: Save Our Ocean! 🌊🎨

Get creative and eco-conscious! Use recycled materials to make an artwork that explores plastic pollution and ocean conservation.

🧠 Learn about plastic, sustainability, and inspiring artists like Katsushika Hokusai and Aurora Robson — then turn science into art!

📅 Key Dates:
• Launch: Friday 10 Oct
• Submit by: Monday 3 Nov (to Mrs Stolcere in the Prep Science Lab)
• Winners announced: Friday 7 Nov

🏆 Prizes for creativity, science & presentation.

Winning entries will be displayed and featured in the newsletter.

♻️ Reminder: No need to buy anything — reuse what you have at home!
Have Fun and Stay Curious!

Years 3–8 Art-Science Competition

Mrs Stolcere & Mrs Brennan