This week, our Lower Sixth pupils dissected a brain in Psychology. They cut the gelatinous mass in half to replicate the participants in Sperry’s study, which pupils learn about this year. Pupils were surprised at how small a sheep’s brain is but enjoyed the dissection nonetheless.

Meanwhile, in Biology, the pupils undertook a practical this week, dissecting a fish head to obtain a good look at the gills. The pupils didn’t appreciate the smell and felt like a ‘fish out of water.’ However, they did a lovely job exposing the lamellae, which they photographed and drew.

Related Posts

  • Preparatory School News

    On Tuesday, Year 6 visited Wingham Wildlife Park to learn about animals, their adaptations and why some animals, such as dinosaurs, became extinct. We now understand the importance of conservation in protecting the species who share our planet.  We saw so many animals including giant centipedes, crocodiles, otters, giraffes, orangutans, tigers, lions and moon bears [...]

  • Senior School News

    This past weekend brought notable achievements for Francesca, Tixi, Ysabelle and Erin at the Junior County Netball Tournament at Rainham School for Girls. Tixi, Ysabelle, and Frankie's team clinched second place in the development category, while Erin's team triumphed in the first-team category—excellent preparation for the upcoming National Finals in Sheffield. Congratulations to all the [...]

  • Senior School News

    For Careers Day, Lower Sixth pupils engaged in a variety of activities including team building, writing and interview practice, with judges and mentors available to provide guidance and assessments. Congratulations to our winners Ella J and George W and runners up Felippe L and Gilbert H, and well done to all participants. Special thanks [...]