What a busy half term it has been in Science, and what better time to reflect on it than National Stem Day! National Stem Day is observed on 8th November each year, originally created to encourage children to explore and pursue their interests in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. At Banstead Prep,…
As part of British Science Week 2023, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting the children and staff from Year 2 at St. Christopher’s School Trust for a circus of activities designed around the theme of “Connections”. Mrs Clark, our Head of Science, planned the activities to focus on water and how important it is. The…
This week we’ve been celebrating all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) by showcasing the wonderful activities and opportunities available to children in Years 3-6. Current parents (and grandparents!) from all year groups were invited to come in and engage with what their children are learning by doing activities together such as scientific…
Children at Banstead Prep had a fantastic day last week exploring, observing, and testing biscuits as part of British Science Week 2022. The theme this year is growth and the concept of growing our skills and knowledge was certainly seen throughout the day. Children across the year groups investigated dunking biscuits with children in Year…
In November, Year 4, 5 and 6 took part in the BEBRAS Computational Thinking Challenge. Over 300,000 children took part across the UK and Miss Perry was very proud of the determination and tenacity shown by BPS children when faced with some quite tricky challenges! The Bebras Computing Challenge introduces computational thinking to students. Taking…
Last term, Year 6 took part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge. This competition is open for children across the country up to Year 8. The top scoring children are given gold, silver or bronze awards and a select few are invited to compete in the second “Kangaroo” round or the prestigious “Olympiad”. The results…
As part of our commitment to digital technology, Banstead Prep School is excited to announce that children in Years 4, 5 & 6 will be provided with individual iPads from the beginning of this academic year. 1:1 devices are already part of daily life in a significant number of primary and secondary schools and introducing…
As an enrichment topic for the last few weeks of term, Year 4 are investigating coral reefs. Children are using knowledge gained earlier in the year, to study this ecosystem and the plants and animals that live there. STEM Ambassador Angus Clark from Imperial College London, came to talk to Year 4 about reef scientists…
Professor Bubbleworks visited Banstead Prep with their amazing Instilling Inspiration workshops for children from Reception to Year 6. Based on the 2021 British Science Week theme of “Innovation” the children learnt all about discoveries linked to steam, combustion and electricity that led to major developments in transport such as the steam engine and electric cars….
Mr Jeens’ Year 6 maths class took part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge earlier this term and we have just received their fantastic results. The competition is open for children across the country up to Year 8 and the questions are really challenging as a result. The top scoring children are given gold, silver…
