Year 1

In Science, Year 1 has been learning about how light and sound are different forms of energy. We were very lucky to be able to visit the science labs in the senior school to explore light and sound in more detail. Once we arrived at the labs we split into groups and investigated different things we could do with light. We used coloured lenses to change the colour, mirrors to reflect and prisms to bend the light. We also tapped tuning forks on our shoes to hear a high pitched sound and when we put the forks in water the vibrations made the water move. 

Natasha Kempers, Santa Sabina’s Head of Science, commented that it was a very exciting experience for the students and they enthusiastically engaged in the activities and asked lots of questions.

‘One group even took up the opportunity to practise their skills with making shadow puppets,’ Natasha Kempers said. 

Erin Horne, Kelly Garcia and Clare Wood
Year 1 Teachers