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Cosmetic Science Society Effervesces

Our future scientists are already preparing for the 'Scrub Up on Science' Competition (2022), run by the Society of Cosmetic Science. Each Tuesday, our Cosmetic Science Society practises formulating different concoctions. Last week (pictured above) the girls made their own bath bombs, from a secret formula of bicarbonate of soda, citric acid and corn flour whilst perfecting the…

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Science & Computing Challenges

More than just STEAM-Powered: Our girls are shaping the world around us! Year 3 have been using computer software to make 3D models and then print them out to produce their design in real life! Olive in Year 4 produced a fantastic LEGO design (bottom left image) as part of the challenge set by the…

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Lower Fifth: Hands-On Science

It has been such a pleasure to welcome back Lower Fifth pupils this week; the girls have enjoyed being back on the site and their teachers have so enjoyed engaging with them in person. Thanks to our facilities and rigorous planning, our girls had the opportunity to do some GCSE-required practical activities. In science, the…

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GDST Science Challenge

All GDST schools were given a list of science challenges in which to participate and share their findings. Olive and Flora Dudley-Williams (Y5) decided to investigate how long it takes for paper flowers placed in water to open. Please watch the video they created below to find out!

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Sensational Science

Creativity and curiosity abound across biology, chemistry and physics this week, with the girls exploring the world around them through the sciences in a range of ways from botany to the solar system SCHS Heads of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Ms Sharon Akintunde BSc (UCL), MSc, GTP; Miss Sarah Fitzgibbon BSc (Leeds), PGCE; Mrs Annalisa James BSc (UCL), PGCE; (left) Amy…

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STEM success

Pupils are celebrating this week's clean sweep of success for our winning finalists at the GDST #700 STEM writing competition. We had three girls representing SCHS in the Mathematics and Technology categories in their age groups, all of whom gained first place, an excellent achievement and well-deserved! The prizes were presented by some inspirational judges…