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The Year 9's started the new term with a trip to the Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre in mid-September. In the Discovery Park, the students had great fun playing with the giant equipment. Amongst the favourites were the Archimedes screw, the balance board and the lever and echo tube.
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In early October a group of Year 10's visited Tilbury Power Station. The trip was linked to their studies of the various parts of the National Grid and the energy transfer and transformation involved at each stage of the power station.
To create a positive change in the perception of electrical energy production, the tour guides were engineers from the power station who had first hand and extensive knowledge about electrical energy production issues. The trip was also aimed at familiarising the students' understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of using fossil fuels in the production of electrical energy. During the day the engineers shared their knowledge, skills and enthusiasm with the students, helping to bring the 'world of work' to life.
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Sunday started with a full English breakfast, (courtesy of Mrs Gale, Patrick Gentle and Ollie Cooter). They then set off for a trip to Kew Botanical Gardens. The highlights included the 18m high walk in the treetops on the Xsrata, the giant waterlillies and the carnivorous plants.
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