Last term the children immersed themselves in all that is science and wowed us with their creativity, presentation skills, knowledge and enthusiasm. The classrooms and hall were alive with excitement and it was a pleasure to join in the energy of this open afternoon.

Below the children tell you all about it in their own words;

I was so excited ... Parents walked over to our stand. Ethan cleared his throat and explained the diagram top to bottom then I stepped forward and told everyone how to make our trash can sized air cannon. As soon as I’d finished Ethan pulled back the bungee cords and blasted the spectators with air. Afterwards Henry explained the science behind the cannon and why it made rings. CLICK! I lit the tealight candle and it started to make the glycerol and water turn into smoke then Zack held the mini air over the smoke until it filled and then he fired it. Rings of smoke filled the air then Zack put the cannon down and Ethan said “Our question was what would happen if we changed the smoke to chalk and…” PUFF! Henry fired and the air smelt like chalk. We got a round of applause and then waited for the next group of parents to arrive.  

By Marley, Room 10

My writing is an interview

Interviewer: Hi Eddie, can I ask you some questions about the SBS science fair last week?

Eddie: Sure can

Interviewer: Why did you like the science fair so much last week?

Eddie: I really really enjoyed the science fair because of the atmosphere in the room and all the explosions everywhere.

Interviewer: And where was the science fair Eddie?

Eddie: The science fair was at Stanley Bay school in Stanley Point.

Interviewer: What was your experiment and your favourite one?

Eddie: My favourite experiment was the salt iceberg and mine was coke and Mentos.

Interviewer: How did you feel about the science fair when you were there?

Eddie: When I was there, I was happy, excited, confident and a bit nervous.

Interviewer: Thank you so much for your time Eddie and this is News ONE.  

By Eddie, Room 10

The air around me is hot and sticky. Crowds of people are rushing past me, and my group. I can smell the smoke from the air cannon, I can see the dry ice surrounding the floor of the entrance. It is a busy place! “The centripetal force pulls the water to form a tornado shape”. Chloe explained. I pulled out a jar and started doing the project while Farrah says the instructions. Step1. Put ¾ of water into the jar. Step 2. Put 5 squirts of dish washing liquid into the jar… tighten the lid on the jar and swirl it around! So, I started to spin, and spin, and spin. Will this work? Suddenly the whirlpool starts forming. It works! We were all in such relief. Then we added the glitter! It looked so amazing! But we added too much. WHOOPS!  

By Maxine, Room 10