STEM Leaders
Spring 1
Children have been learning about chemical reactions between an acid and alkaline.
They started with white vinegar and baking powder, the chemical reaction caused it to rise and slowly come out the top of the bottle. However, they wanted to create as close to a volcanic looking reaction as they could so they discussed and researched what they would change and what would stay the same.
They kept the baking powder but swapped the white vinegar for hydrogen peroxide (acid). They then added a small squirt of washing up liquid and food colouring for effect and dried yeast as a catalyst. The reaction was amazing, they then worked on creating a volcano and showcasing it at The Festival of Science and Curiosity.
The children were outstanding, the knowledge and confidence they shown as they explained the different steps was exceptional.
Definitely the stars of the festival.
Spring 1
Wednesday 21st January 2026
STEM leaders worked began a project today, they had a student from Trent University come in to school to teach them and explore Science. They will be exploring the Chemistry strand more and learnt about States of Matter, which are;
- Solids- particles stuck together
- Liquids - particles slightly separate but move together
Gases - particles completely separate - they are their own thing.
They then made ooblek, which is cornflour and water mixed together. Children were fascinated with the consistency. When pressure is applied to it it is a solid, when scooped up in your fingers it becomes a liquid. Definitely an experiment to try at home
Over the next few weeks the children will be experimenting and learning much more and will showcase this at the Festival of Science and Curiosity in February.
Autumn 1
Tuesday 30th September 2025
Our new STEM Leaders had their first meeting of the school year.
We discussed what they already knew about STEM and completed a bubble chart. (What Is STEM?) As you can see below, their knowledge of STEM is fantastic. We will be taking part in exploring the different branches of STEM this year and completing a project to showcase at the Festival of Science and Curiosity in February 2026.
I would just like to thank and congratulate Lincoln, Arilah, Ebrahim, Sahitya, Alayna and Jashmin for great teamwork and participation.
