Science Archives - Cokethorpe School

Exploring Ecology on Pembroke Coast

by tl | May 4, 2025 | Trips

The Biology field trip to Dale Fort Field Studies Centre, on the stunning Pembroke coast, offered Lower Sixth students the valuable opportunity to explore local ecology, particularly rocky shore and salt marsh habitats. Upon arrival, students were introduced to...

Year 5 Discover Wonders at Science Oxford

by tl | Mar 28, 2025 | Trips

Year 5 recently went on an exciting trip to Science Oxford, filled with hands-on learning and discovery. They started with pond dipping, collecting samples and classifying organisms into vertebrates and invertebrates. The Exploration Zone was a highlight, where they...

A Chemistry Olympiad

by tl | Apr 19, 2024 | Academic

Sixth Form Chemistry students took part in this year’s Royal Society of Chemistry’s Olympiad. This was an exceptionally challenging paper, with over 1,000 schools taking part. The 2024 paper covered topics such as the composition of the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup...

Scholars Expand their Scientific Horizons

by tl | Oct 10, 2023 | Trips

Scholars from across the Senior School ventured to London to the ‘New Scientist Live’ exhibition at the Excel Centre. From brain surgery to parachutes to the science behind headless chickens, nothing was off-limits! The Scholars explored the many booths,...