Science and Technology

Science Week 

Science Week at St John’s Regional College was an exciting and engaging event that brought students together to explore science through fun and challenging activities. One of the highlights was the school chess competition, which encouraged strategic thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Chess is a game rooted in science and logic, sparking healthy competition and concentration.

Another popular activity was building marshmallow towers, where students used marshmallows and toothpicks to design and construct the tallest, most stable towers. This activity demonstrated principles of engineering and structural integrity in a fun and interactive way. During the sherbet practical, students explored chemical reactions by creating fizzy sherbet, learning about acids and bases, and discovering the science behind their bubbling reactions.

The bridge-building competition was a highlight for physics and engineering enthusiasts. Students designed and constructed bridges to measure how much load they could hold before collapsing. This activity helped students understand the concepts of material strength, tension, compression, and load distribution.

The Kahoot trivia competition tested students’ knowledge of various science topics in an exciting, fast-paced quiz format. It was a fantastic way to review key concepts in a competitive and enjoyable manner.

The final activity was crafting bookmarks, which combines chemistry with creativity. Students use colourful, chemical-safe inks and polymers to design durable, eco-friendly bookmarks. This activity teaches about chemical reactions, materials science, and polymer properties while allowing students to express their artistic skills through fun, science-inspired designs.

Overall, Science Week was a resounding success, filled with activities that fostered teamwork, critical thinking, and a passion for science. It provided students with valuable hands-on experience and inspired many to pursue their scientific interests further.

Mr George Stoforidis Science and Technology Leader