We are very fortunate at Somerset that despite the current situation, we were able to celebrate the National Science Week in a very simple yet rewarding way. I, along with many of the Science Committee members from Years 10 and 11 were given the opportunity to perform a range of exciting experiments for the Year 2 and 4 cohort.
Our student-run Science Show was held in the stunning new Junior School STEM classroom, giving us Seniors an opportunity to see and use the new Aitkenhead Building!
Prior to the show, the Science Committee members eagerly practised and organised the demonstrations during our meetings; allowing us to master our scientific explanations and performance for a younger audience. It was so exciting to finally perform the show on Tuesday and Wednesday of Week 6. They were easily amazed by the Van de Graaff Generator that repelled a stack of pie trays, the dry ice that formed droplets in a pretend faucet, the carbonic demonstration that explained how the pollution from cars can make water acidic, and three more mind-blowing experiments.
For the finale, we were able to show off a BIG BANG for a surprise when Nick and I lit a balloon filled with hydrogen gas on fire! It was incredible to see their eyes wide open – their faces are glowing in awe! Their cheering was deafening – the sound of being thrillingly entertained!
Most surprisingly, their Q&A engagement was above our expectations; they were so knowledgeable and real inquirers indeed!
To sum it all up, the show was worth giving up our lunch break and we hope to do more in Term Four. We truly hope the show opened the minds of the little kids to pursuing Science in Senior School.
We thank our Science Committee Supervisors; Mrs Amores and Ms Hyman, along with the rest of the Science Committee volunteers who were able to organise and prepare such an incredible show.
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