The sun shone brightly on Saturday 2 March as we welcomed children from across the region to our Year 5&6 Discovery Day.
Following a tour of our school, children and parents took part in three workshops, all designed to help families get a flavour of lessons at our school.
First up, Head of Art, Helen-Platt-Hawkins tested attendees’ creative skills as she asked them to close their eyes and draw a number of different ‘feelings’. From joy to sadness, there were certainly some interesting interpretations!
Next up and it was off to Food & Nutrition, where Head of Food & Nut, Mel Christodoulou showed our visitors how to make ‘Breakfast in Pot’.
With a mixture of ingredients to choose from, our young guests discussed the various nutritional benefits and then sealed up their pots, ready to take home to try the next day.
After a tour of our Year 7&8 facility, Portland House, and a chance to meet Housemaster Mr Guillaud, it was off to the Chemistry Lecture Theatre for a ‘Whizz bang introduction to Chemical Reactions’.
And it certainly didn’t disappoint! From willing parents trying to build the tallest tower of Pringles they could, to blowing up bottles – chemical reactions that caused big bangs to making fireworks - Dr Bob Young’s workshop was a bit of a showstopper!
After the workshops, it was time to head to the Library for a welcome cup of coffee and slice of homemade cake where children and parents had a chance to chat to teachers and find out more about joining our school.
Head, Mrs Clare Tilley, said: “It was a delight to see how much everyone enjoyed the workshops. We’re looking forward to seeing families again as they make their decisions around the next step in their children’s educational journey”.
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