Regents Review - Summer 2026

The Regents Review Summer 2026

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

Science Club This term in science club has been packed with hands-on experiments and colourful discoveries! We explored the fascinating world of microbiology by swabbing everyday objects and growing the samples on agar plates. It was amazing to see just how many microbes live on the surfaces we touch daily, sparking lots of discussion about hygiene and invisible life all around us. To celebrate Pride Month, we embraced all things rainbow in science. We created stunning rainbow density columns to demonstrate differences in liquid

density and made vibrant colour gradients in test tubes using acids, alkalis and indicators. We also investigated how light works by using prisms to split white light and explore the visible spectrum, helping us understand how rainbows form in nature. With the recent heatwave, we turned our attention to sun safety by making our own sunscreen! Students then tested their creations against commercial samples to estimate their SPF, combining chemistry skills with real-world applications. It’s been a brilliant term full of curiosity, creativity and colourful science!

Visiting Scientists from the University of Southampton We were delighted to welcome visitors from the University of Southampton to Science Club this term. Dr Stephanie Gauthier and her engineering students, Ammaar and Samuel ran an engaging workshop on offshore wind power. Students learned how wind turbines generate renewable energy before building their own working models to explore the science behind them. The session culminated in a particularly tricky engineering challenge: designing and constructing

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough! This term, we also marked the incredible milestone of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, celebrating his lifelong dedication to science, conservation and inspiring curiosity about the natural world. To honour the occasion, Mrs Stear decorated the Science prep room door with a vibrant display, showcasing his achievements and love for our planet. It was important to recognise a true scientific icon who continues to inspire generations of young scientists.

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