Senior School

Biology Dissection

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Biology Block - K3

Have you ever wondered how all your organs are squished inside you? The Biology Department invite you to a dissecting masterclass in K3. To dissect means ‘to expose to view’, so come and join us exploring the internal structures of mammalian anatomy using our model organism, Rattus norvegicus.

Physics Exploratory

0955-1055

Physics Department

Lots of different mini-experiments, run by pupils, for everyone to have a go at.

Musical Theatre Masterclass

1105-1205

Big School

Be the very first to see a routine from our next School production, Six! Join in and learn the lyrics and choreography!

Printmaking Workshop

1105-1205

Art & DT - Art Department

Pupils teaching their parents how to print in the Art rooms.

Cutting edge Laser work

0955-1055

Art & Design - Workshop

Design and laser cutting of keyrings or similar in the DT workshop.

Forensic Crime Scene testing

0955-1055

Chemistry Department

Have a go using three different Forensic Science techniques linked to the same scenario.

The Pottery Shed

0955-1055

Art & DT - Art Department

Pupils teaching their parents how to make clay Gargoyles in the Art rooms.

Killing of Thomas Becket

1030-1130

Chapel

Take part in Mrs Campbell’s re-enactment of the murder; be prepared to get involved!

Woodwork Class

1105-1205

Art & Design Department - Workshop

Have a go at a practical, traditional woodwork session in the workshop, where parents will make a wedged/pegged mortice and tenon joint.

Improve your Performance, ‘Brain fitness’ 1

0955-1020

Mark Russell has presented to pupils of all ages throughout the School over the last few years. He will deliver sessions to train your brain and keep you healthy.

Enoturismo

0955-1020

L Block - L7

Cata de vinos – getting prepared for a wine-tasting trip to Spain this summer. It’s not too early for Albariños, Riojas, Cavas and Ribera del Duero Tempranillos

Lectern Club Speeches 1

0955-1020

Dining Room

Come and listen to some of the best speeches pupils have performed this year.

Computer Science Escape Room

0955-1020

M Block - ICT Department

Escape rooms are immersive and interactive games. You are in a room and you have to solve puzzles, crack codes and decipher clues to be able to get yourself out within an allotted time. In essence, it's a live adventure game.

EPQ: Intersectional Feminism

1030-1055

Sixth Form Centre

Come to hear Arwen, a Year 13 pupil, presenting her findings.

German Storytelling

1030-1055

L Block - L6

Go on a German Bear Hunt! Learn to tell a story in German.

Lectern Club Speeches 2

1030-1055

Dining Room

Come and listen to some of the best speeches pupils have performed this year.

Improve your Performance, ‘Brain fitness’ 2

1105-1130

Mark Russell has presented to pupils of all ages throughout the School over the last few years. He will deliver sessions to train your brain and keep you healthy.

School History Club 1

1105-1130

Central Hall

Find out about the origins of the Houses, Nailing-Up, famous Old Barnardians and more - all by having a go at the School history club quiz!

EPQ: CPVT

1105-1130

Sixth Form Centre

Listen to Year 13 pupil, Sam, explain his Extended Project Qualification.

Pupils vs Parents (vs Teachers?) countdown

1105-1130

Dining Hall

Pupils to form teams to take on their parents. Teams of 3 or 4.

Renaissance Experience 1

1105-1130

S Block - S6

Come along to the History Department and make models of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions; you can even try your hand at painting the Mona Lisa!

Learn French for the holiday

1140-1205

Venez Voyager! – vital words and phrases for when you travel to France this summer. What better way to prepare for your Francophone holidays by learning how to order your favourite foods and drinks... Come immerse yourself in our French café masterclass, where you will be immersed through the art of speaking and degustation.

School History Club 2

1140-1205

Chapel

Parents will get a guided tour of Chapel, including the roof, for a unique view of the school.

Improve your Performance, ‘Brain fitness’ 3

1140-1205

Mark Russell has presented to pupils of all ages throughout the School over the last few years. He will deliver sessions to train your brain and keep you healthy.

House Cake decorating competition

1140-1205

Dining Hall

One of the most popular House competitions there is!  Parents/pupils will be placed in those teams, corresponding to the pupils’ House.  You will have 25 minutes to decorate a cake. Cakes and implements provided – bring your own decorations!!

Renaissance Experience 2

1140-1205

S Block - S6

Come along to the History Department and make models of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions; you can even try your hand at painting the Mona Lisa!

Pecha Kucha talks

1140-1205

Sixth Form Centre

Listen to L6th students deliver a 6 min talk on an application of Mathematics – they presented them to their classes in September/October.

At 1205, there will be a break for Lunch, as we then head out onto the School Fields for Sports Day at 1245.