Year 5 had an exciting and educational morning at Colmers Farm Secondary School, where they got hands-on with science in a series of engaging experiments. In physics, they explored electrical circuits, learning how components connect to create a working system. The chemistry activities were just as thrilling—first, they mixed different chemicals, observing fascinating reactions and changes. Then, they used flames to burn solutions and identify the solid substances within them, seeing science come to life in a colourful and dramatic way!

Alongside their experiments, the students also watched two incredible demonstrations. The first was the screaming jelly baby experiment, where they saw a tiny sweet produce a loud, fiery reaction as its sugar content was rapidly burned—an unforgettable display of energy release in chemical reactions! Later, the hydrogen balloon demonstration amazed them with an explosive burst of fire, showing the power of hydrogen as a fuel. These demonstrations, combined with their own experiments, sparked curiosity and enthusiasm, leaving everyone inspired by the wonders of science.