Science Week activities at DLS Churchtown
De La Salle College, Churchtown, recently hosted their annual "Science Week," an event dedicated to proving that yes, science can be done indoors, and sometimes, it involves large volumes of strategically placed glue.
Our wide-eyed First Years boldly delved into the complex world of magnetism. Their mission? To construct a magnetic maze. Because when you're 12, the most pressing scientific question is always, "How do I get this tiny metal counter past this paper partition using the magic of invisible forces?" It was a riveting display of creativity and fine motor skills. We're confident that several major tech companies are already scouting these young innovators for their groundbreaking insights and parlour tricks.
The Second Years, clearly bored with mere magnets, entered the dizzying pace of technology by engineering scribble bots. These magnificent, vibrating machines utilise the cutting-edge principle of controlled chaos to produce drawings that could politely be described as "abstract" or "a crime scene." The students have now mastered the art of making an AA battery buzz aggressively, which we all know is the essential first step toward building a functional interstellar spaceship. Watch out, Silicon Valley!
Meanwhile, the sophisticated Transition Years (TYs) traded their social media accounts for the gruelling demands of engineering in the classic bridge challenge. Armed with materials and an optimistic ignorance of structural stress, they attempted to defy gravity and basic physics. The task was less about calculating load-bearing capacity and more about deciding if one more elastic band would finally do the trick. The dramatic collapses were, of course, a valuable lesson in what not to do, which is practically the same as a successful experiment, right?
The entire school community was invited to participate in the thrilling, high-octane excitement of the daily puzzle challenges. A brilliant way to ensure everyone felt included in the scientific shenanigans.
Huge congratulations to all who participated! Especially the winners of the various challenges. Your superior ability to manipulate office supplies and adhere to simple instructions under pressure has been noted. We look forward to seeing the scientific breakthroughs you'll achieve next year. The future is bright!
