Science Events
As if By Magic!
The children were truly inspired by the fantastic presentation “AS IF BY MAGIC”, delivered by Dr Andrew Szydlo (Highgate School). The object of the lecture was to introduce chemistry as a fascinating science, which sought to explain some “magical” changes when substances change into different substances. The children were truly mesmerised by the interactive and exciting experiments, and Dr Szydio gave each one a contextual relevance with its place in history and geography. The children (and teachers!) learned many new fascinating facts. We learned the components of air, about magic water, and how colour changes when “waters” are mixed. We learned about magic fire - how burning can make different things happen, and disappearing water, and about carbon dioxide – the heavy gas that makes plants grow.This has kick-started our science learning this term, and we look forward to the many experiments the pupils will be investigating of their own!