Regents Review Spring 2025 26

The Regents Review Spring 2026

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

KS3 Science This term, our KS3 students have shown excellent enthusiasm and commitment as they explored key science topics across biology, chemistry and physics. They have developed a strong understanding of how living organisms are structured, investigated how waves help us to see and hear and carried out practical work to observe different types of reactions. Throughout these lessons, students have demonstrated growing confidence in using scientific vocabulary, working safely and applying their knowledge in both practical and written tasks. A particular highlight for KS3 this term was the visit to LifeLab at Southampton Hospital, run in partnership with Southampton University. 64 students took part in this exciting opportunity, spending the day exploring genetics, DNA and the science behind healthy lifestyle choices. The programme offered a wide range of hands on activities, from learning CPR to working in real laboratory facilities to examine DNA and investigate how age and lifestyle can affect British Science Week 2026 During British Science Week, our student leaders transformed lunch times into a hub of scientific curiosity and discovery. With the support of enthusiastic student volunteers, they ran a series of eye‑catching demonstrations that caught the attention of students from across the whole school. Students were treated to a variety of experiments, including the dramatic can‑crushing experiment, the inspiring iodine clock reaction and the vibrant colour‑changing chameleon reaction. One of the most popular sessions was the sheep’s head dissection, giving students a unique opportunity to explore brain anatomy up close. The events were a huge success, sparking curiosity and making science feel fun, whilst being hands‑on, and accessible for everyone.

long term health. Students were fully engaged throughout the day and returned with a deeper understanding of how science connects to their own lives and futures. We are also incredibly proud of our Science Subject Ambassadors, who have been fantastic role models and played an important part in supporting the department during British Science Week. Their leadership, enthusiasm and willingness to help others have made a real difference. In addition, our KS3 Science Club has been thriving, with excellent attendance and plenty of excitement, as students take part in hands on experiments and explore science beyond the curriculum. From creative investigations to lively discussions, the club has offered a brilliant space for students to stretch their curiosity and deepen their love of the subject. It has been a very productive, positive and inspiring term in science and we look forward to building on this momentum as we move into next term.

23