the Science and Technolog y Centre : one y ear on
In September 2018, Technology, Physics,
Chemistry and Biology came under one roof
in the new Science and Technology Centre.
World Day and the IB Group 4 Project. Students
gravitate towards the atrium space surrounded by
13 vitrines.
Seven of these were curated, with help from students
and teachers, around fundamental and thought-
The STC is an awe-inspiring space, eliciting excitement provoking scientific questions. Sculptures by students
from those entering for the first time. Integration
Sean Lee and Florian Barratt respond to the questions
of the four departments, hitherto housed in three
‘Can we save the planet?’ and ‘Are we in a plastic
scattered buildings, now on three floors, has happened age?’ The remaining five are taking shape, displaying
naturally because of the ease of communication
student work or illustrating themes such as the
between the laboratories, workshops and project
commemoration of the first lunar landing 50 years
rooms. Hidden behind our own ‘Technology Valley’,
ago. They contain a science library, the bonnet of a
where science-in-action and creativity feature heavily Formula One car, a sample of Vantablack, models of
all day, is the multi-purpose space which has so far
crystalline structures, skeletons and plants, telescopes
been used for examinations and many whole
and cyborgs. The spaces seem set to evolve along with
year-group off-timetable activities such as One Young students’ ideas, inspired by tweets, videos and notices
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