The Royal Society Club has launched into 2026 with an exciting range of projects focused on biodiversity across Mount Kelly. These initiatives not only contribute valuable data to our ever-growing biodiversity bank but also encourage pupils to think critically, refine hypotheses and design robust sampling methods.
Current projects include:
- Olly S and Will F are investigating whether they can accurately age an ant colony by observing its preferred bait food.
- Isabella M and Ruby H are studying the diversity and abundance of bird life around each boarding house.
- Harry D, Lowenna P, Lola M and Charlotte B are designing a mink raft to capture evidence of the animal’s presence along the River Tavy.
- Jerry S is exploring the diversity of moss species in different habitats.
- Nelson S and Will T are searching for evidence that American crayfish favour slower-moving water rather than the torrent of the main river.
- Daisy D is collating all these sampling methods into an infographic to share findings with our community.
These projects are more than just data collection; they represent a hands-on approach to scientific inquiry. Pupils are learning how to ask the right questions, test their ideas and interpret results, all while deepening their understanding of the natural world.
Article written by Mrs Russo
Categories: Academic
