S4 STEM Success

Our S4 physicists have had a very productive time in the department this year. Not only did they achieve their National 4 physics qualification, but they also found time to gain a wider achievement award called Young STEM leader formal level 4.

They worked with some of our S1 science club members and led them through some fun science tasks. The first task was a team competition called ‘Marshmallow Spaghetti Tower’ to build the highest possible tower in a set time from marshmallows and spaghetti. The second task called ‘Rocket launch’ involved designing and making paper rockets and launching them with our rocket launcher. The S4 pupils did a brilliant job of organising the tasks, presenting lots of interesting science facts, writing instruction sheets and engaging with the S1 pupils.

All pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our Young STEM leaders then worked hard to complete their online log, taking part in fun tasks such as making a leadership pizza, and evaluating how their leadership skills have now improved. Congratulations to the following pupils on a very successful year in physics!
Fraser Carmichael, Skye Crumpton, Zak Grieve, Kieran Herd, Kyle Killeen and Summer McPhee