National Science & Engineering Week

On Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd March HGS’s Science Department was proud to welcome pupils from our neighbouring Grove School. The visit was one part of the number of activities across the school in honour of National Science and Engineering Week. The visit was arranged by Mr Mohsin in conjunction with Ms Evington (Grove School) and the simple aim was to give the pupils of Grove School a small indication of what to expect in Secondary School Science.

Both visits began in the same manner with some basic health and safety instructions; how behave in a lab, goggles, hair tied, ties tucked in and most importantly for the pupils how to use a Bunsen Burner. The visit proceeded with Burning Magnesium, carrying out food tests and finding out exactly how loud a jelly baby can actually scream while it’s being eaten.

The underlying theme was releasing energy, energy in chemical reactions, in food, in alcohols and in the fuels we burn. The culmination of which was to set Ms Evington on fire, naturally under controlled laboratory environment and with a strict risk assessment. Both days proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience for staff and pupils alike and we look forward continuing the partnership between the schools next year during Science and Engineering Week.

M. Mohsin