Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux

On Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd July 2013 the year 7s and 8s have been offered the opportunity to join the Science department at the Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux near Hastings.

Whilst in the centre our lucky students will gain first hand experience of Science by interacting with specially designed exhibits. We will enjoy a tour of the centre and see some of the historical telescopes in their striking copper clad domes. This will give us all an idea of how astronomers would have worked at Herstmonceux, and how the telescopes help us to explore the intricate workings of the universe.

Have you got the skills and curiosity to take part in team challenges throughout this day? If so we will see you there!

 

 

Year 5 Taster day

The Science department of DSTC have been very busy over the last few weeks preparing for the year 5 taster day . They have made several new gadgets to demonstrate lots of scientific principles. Every thing from match rockets, stomp rockets up to demonstration jet engines.

Rocket Launch

Last Thursday the STEMNET club successfully launched their second rocket called FLASH. The ignition was carried out by Coggs. The rocket flew into the wind and at high altitude deployed its parachute and returned safely to Earth.