Year 7 students are on a determined mission to earn their Bunsen Burner licences. They've been rigorously practising how to safely light and adjust the flames, mastering this essential lab tool and increasing their confidence in preparation for more complex experiments. It's been a journey of skill development and safety, ensuring they're fully prepared to tackle whatever scientific challenges come next. Additionally, classes have been conducting measurement experiments, honing their skills in precision and accuracy. This has been a hands-on learning experience that has enhanced their understanding of the importance of measurement in scientific inquiry.

Over in Year 8, the creative energy has been palpable as students have applied their physics knowledge to construct some amazing paper rollercoasters. Through this hands-on project, they've delved into the concepts of kinetic and gravitational potential energy, learning how to calculate the gravitational potential energy (GPE) using the height of their rollercoaster and the mass of the marble being used. It's been a practical exploration of energy transformation, bringing the principles of physics to life in the most engaging way.

Meanwhile, Year 10 students have been deeply engaged in investigating waves and frequency experiments, exploring the fundamental principles of wave behavior. 

Year 11 Physics students have been getting to grips with the concept of acceleration and deceleration, using ticker timers to crunch numbers and understand the formulas that explain how objects in motion behave. It's been an in-depth exploration of motion, offering insights into the fundamental principles that govern the physical world. In Year 11 Chemistry, students have been lighting up the lab with flame test experiments, witnessing the vibrant spectra produced by different elements. This experiment has provided a window into the behavior of electrons when excited by heat energy, offering a colorful demonstration of energy levels and electron transitions.

With Term 1 already off to such a dynamic start, we're excited for what the rest of the year holds. Stay tuned for more exciting experiments and discoveries in Science this year! The journey of exploration and learning continues, and we can't wait to see what our young scientists will uncover next.

Elizabeth Parsons - Science Coordinator