The Science department rounded off the winter term with a wonderful trip with 45 of our most hard working Year 7 scientists. Pupils travelled to the University of Birmingham for a campus tour and festive lecture given by Jon Wood where he spilled the beans on the science and engineering behind Christmas food.
We voted for our most essential part of Christmas dinner (roast potatoes of course!) and took part in a heated debate about the most appropriate meat. We also learned about why sausages contain bamboo fibre, why some people REALLY hate sprouts and what it means when our food packaging says, “stored in a protective atmosphere”.
Our pupils were as enthusiastic as ever, sharing ideas and thoughts during the lecture, braving the December weather with good cheer. We also got to enjoy the incredible Aston Webb building, which looked particularly impressive decorated for Christmas. Staff were even treated to various renditions of Christmas Songs performed by pupils in preparation for the talent show on the way back to school.
Well done to our pupils who made us proud representing the school so wonderfully and a special thanks to Mr Turbill, Mr Hawkes and Miss Abbott, who drove and supervised the trip making this experience possible and enjoyable.
