Tag Archives: Science

London Enfield Brewery

As a part of the BTEC Science course students have to visit a number of industries related to their Schemes of Learning. This week we have been studying Fermentation and the factors affect it, such as knowing about an enzyme’s optimal conditions which can be used to control this process.
Students were given a presentation of the chemical process of brewing beer from beginning to end. It was more complex than we expected and the Mastery Brewer had a PHD in chemistry and Biochemistry. The students viewed live culture counts of yeast through microscope and we’re able to smell and taste a non alcoholic barley liquor which is part of the whole process.
The Enefeld Brewery (old spelling for Enfield) is a unique craft beer establishment which is growing on popularity because of it’s homegrown approach and tries to reduce it’s carbon footprint by using local sources of ingredients.
An enjoyable trip despite the snow giving us a challenge to be from the venue.

Science Paris Trip 2018

Some of our students in Year 9 were very lucky to visit the Cite des Sciences et de l’industrie in Paris during our half term break. The group of 40 students and accompanying staff saw many of the exhibits including the Solar Impulse 1 aircraft which flew across America in 2013 and the Geode located outside.

The group then made their way to Disneyland Paris where they experienced the effect of rollercoasters on the human body and learnt the science behind some of the attractions. These included the work done on gravity by Sir Isaac Newton.

The group really enjoyed themselves and were a credit to the whole school.

Year 11 Science Masterclass

On January 17th some of our talented Year 11 students attended the first of our Science Masterclass’. They enjoyed experiencing A level Biology teaching on the detailed structure of DNA by Miss Wilson. You can see them here making 3D models of DNA from sweets. We look forward to delivering more Masterclass’ run by A level Chemistry and Physics experts in the upcoming months.

Skype an Engineer

Students in Year 9-11 who have a passion for Engineering we able to participate in a STEM event where Chace Community School skyped a Structural Engineer from Burohappold Engineers, London. Burohappold designed structures such as Tottenham Hotspurs’ stadium, the Arsenal stadium and the O2 Arena.  The students who represented Chace were interested, enthusiastic and asked brilliant questions. This was a great opportunity for students to speak to a person working in industry and ask questions that are relevant to our students.

STEM Week

Open to years 7 to 9 from 10th to 14th July, a week of space themed lessons and clubs in Science, Technology and Maths.
Clubs include rocket launching, loud science demonstrations and the mathematics of space flight.
Check posters in school for more details.

STEM Week

Open to years 7 to 9 from 10th to 14th July, a week of space themed lessons and clubs in Science, Technology and Maths.
Clubs include rocket launching, loud science demonstrations and the mathematics of space flight.
Check posters in school for more details.

The Army Science Workshop

Year 9 students were recently challenged to design an energy bar suitable for the Army. The students used transferable skills from biology to fulfil their specification.
The event was run by Army officers. The school received positive feedback that the organiser would love to come back for future career events due to the fact that the students were so engaged and involved.