1st Year Science students experiment with Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
On Thursday, 13thJanuary, 1st Year students did an experiment called Magnesium Oxide or (MgO). This involved each of us getting a piece of Magnesium which is a shiny metal that burns brightly in air. We got a tweezers and held the metal into the flames of the bunsor burner. There was an extremely bright light. For safety issues we had to wear safety glasses. When the Magnesium was burnt, all that was left was white powder that would dissolve slightly in water to make Milk of Magnesia.
Leanna Morgan (1st Year)
[Photos: Ms. O'Sullivan]
Our 4th years continue to prep our polytunnel. They have been busy planting garlic and onions, broad beans and radishes. They've also been composting the beds and weeding and this week we also planted out lavender and rosemary!
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A new Science Club has started on Mondays in the Science Lab where we get to do some quick and exciting experiments to fidget our extra science fix. This week students made self inflating monsters! All are welcome and Dr. McAdoo cannot wait to see you there!!
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Applications for 1st Year 2026 are now being accepted online. In Stratford College you will not just learn—you will lead, you will inspire, you will make your mark.
