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There has been a fantastic buzz around the school this week with the array of activities taking place during STEM week.
British Science Week (STEM Week) is a programme of science, technology, engineering and maths events and activities across the UK for people of all ages. This year's STEM week at Perins was launched by Ian Dunne, 'The Professor', who performed his Science Magic Show last week. It was a high energy, entertaining performance which the students thoroughly enjoyed.
Over the past week there have been a number of different science activities for students to take part in where they have had the opportunity to explore areas of science which they may not have encountered before. This began with a pheasant dissection at the start of the week, followed by an array of different activities including making robots, building machines that sprayed edible powder onto cakes, crafting DNA necklaces and working in teams to build bridges.
The week was concluded by an educational trip to Marwell Zoo. The students participated in workshops learning about natural selection and why variation is important for species survival. It has been a fantastic week of scientific discovery for the students which has given them the opportunity to take their science learning beyond the classroom.
As part of fundraising for Sport Relief, today the school has been attempting the 1000 Mile Challenge. Students were able to volunteer to run between one and three miles and all participants were asked to contribute £1.50 for a Sports Relief wristband. Everyone rose to the challenge and in total completed 1073 miles! This was a very demanding challenge so the PE department were delighted to see such a large number of students taking part and working as a team to accomplish this fantastic achievement. Including all the excellent Sport Relief fundraising events that have taken place this week across the school, Perins is well on track to raise over £2,000! My congratulations go to all students and staff who took part in fundraising events throughout the day, I am very proud of your efforts.
Last week the U13 girl's football team took part in a tournament in Southampton where they made it through to the Quarter Finals. There were 36 teams in total from across Hampshire taking part and the team played some tough opposition, winning 6 games, drawing 1 and losing only 2 overall. Much to the girl's excitement, they also had the opportunity to meet Chelsea and Northern Ireland player, Laura Rafferty, who commented how lovely and extremely polite the girls were! The girls' manner all day was also commented on by the referees and officials working at the tournament. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Megan Guy, Megan Cholerton, Poppy Paynter, Izzy Miller, Chloe Garnett, Angel Mcleod, Abi Newman and Maisie Lucking for their outstanding achievements; you are all an asset to the school.
Students and staff are busy building up towards the eagerly anticipated performance of Phantom of the Opera in the Summer Term. The Creative Arts team have been overwhelmed by the amount of support they have received from parents and local businesses who have offered raffle prizes, sponsorship and help. I would like to take this opportunity to pass on my sincere thanks to you all for your support for what will be an outstanding production and one not to be missed!
This is a busy time for the school as we come to the end of the Spring Term. Year 8 are invited to attend the Choices Fair on Tuesday 22nd March which students always find to be an invaluable and informative event. I look forward to sharing news and activities with you as we build up to the Easter Holidays.
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Kind regards,
Head Teacher
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