Exciting Science Week Ends Term With A Bang At LVS Ascot
10 May 2016
Pupils at LVS Ascot enjoyed an exciting end to term in March with Science Week providing a whole host of opportunities to explore and learn.
All pupils from 4 years old to 18 at the leading independent all-ability school were involved in an inspiring daily schedule which included human and animal visitors along with the chance to find out more about futuristic gadgets and vehicles. Brave students were able to handle snakes and reptiles, whilst those that like their animals a bit more cuddly were able to meet and learn about alpacas and pygmy goats.
It wasn’t just students being wowed by science though, with parents – and teachers – marvelling at a selection of Tesla high performance electric cars and the details of how cutting-edge science and engineering combine to develop some of the world’s fastest and most desirable vehicles.
The benefits of being an all-through school were highlighted by junior school pupils being able to spend time in the newly refurbished senior school science laboratories to undertake exciting experiments. The week concluded with an Open Day for Junior School parents, allowing children to demonstrate their knowledge and learnings and complete tasks as a family. Parent Mr Baines said: “It has been really interesting to sit in on lessons and experience what the pupils are learning. It is a nice way to interact with them and means my daughter and I can follow on from the school work we have done together today at home”.
Fascinating guests during Science Week included Nigel Revell, Director of the Teenage Cancer Trust, who talked about dealing with the disease, and Gareth Evans, a production sound engineer from LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) who created practical on-stage experiments with students including modelling sound in air during his “Sound In Science Fiction” presentation.
LVS Ascot Principal Christine Cunniffe said: “We always aim to inspire pupils to be passionate and enthusiastic about their education, and seek to provide positive role models and engaging subjects. With the STEM subjects providing key core skills for students in life beyond the school, Science Week provided a great way for pupils to find their areas of interest and set their sights on the future”.
The science theme continues at LVS Ascot in two weeks when the school invites members of the public to a free to attend lecture titled ‘How To Explore The Universe’ by Andy Newsam, Director of the National Schools’ Observatory. The lecture is on Thursday 21st April at 7pm in the LVS Ascot Britvic Theatre.
Photo: LVS Ascot Junior School pupils prepare for exciting experiments in the Senior School laboratories