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The National Scientific Thinking Challenge pushed Championing Sustainability: Miss Dooley and
Lower Fifth pupils to apply critical thinking to the Eco Team
unfamiliar problems. Many earned Bronze and Miss Rachel Dooley, science teacher and eco
Silver awards, reflecting their ability to reason advocate, was featured in a Roots & Shoots
and solve creatively beyond traditional learning.
newsletter, sharing her journey from Eco Rep to
sustainability leader. The Eco Team continues to
These achievements reflect the lead impactful initiatives like beach cleans and
wide-ranging STEM excellence recycling campaigns.
fostered at Moreton Hall through
passionate teaching and ambitious
pupils. ”

STEM Challenge Day
A standout highlight was STEM Challenge Day,
welcoming 88 Year 4 pupils for hands-on activities
Science Saturdays: Space, Bugs, Cosmetics, like forensic science, rocket launches, and
and Beyond tower-building. The STEM Spectacular show
Science Saturdays have become a firm favourite, capped off the day with energy and inspiration.
offering interactive and inspiring learning. Pupils
explored space science – measuring infrared
radiation, decoding starlight with spectroscopy,
and designing space hubs for Mars.

In another session, pupils delved into Chemistry
Cosmetics, experimenting with lotions, soaps, and
ingredients to explore the science behind their
favourite beauty products.

On Open Day, the Biology Department asked:
“Do you have a backbone?” Students built models
of invertebrates, played “Bug Bingo,” and met
real-life stick insects and spiders, gaining insight Moreton Hall’s thriving STEM
and overcoming fears. community reflects the curiosity,

Catapults, Calculations, and Collaboration creativity, and commitment of its
A Maths Saturday challenged pupils to build and pupils and staff. Whether decoding
launch catapults in a Taskmaster-style event. Pupils the brain, launching catapults,
from all divisions took part, with medieval-themed
music adding to the fun. or exploring Mars, our students
are becoming the scientists and
British Science Week: Curiosity, Creativity, and leaders of tomorrow.
Friendly Rivalry
The school celebrated with a science quiz and Tom Quantrell
the Energy Town Game, challenging players to Head of STEM
manage sustainability in a fictional town. Lower
Fifth pupil Cherry triumphed, narrowly beating
staff competitors.

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