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Dentist visits Year 3 for their science topic on Teeth and Eating

5th February 2015

A sizeable dental practice was established in Lab 2 at the Prep on Wednesday morning while Dr Moore led Year 3 through the skills and knowledge needed to check a patient’s teeth, spot signs of decay from dental slides and find out how a dentist can fix problems. Pupils used surgical face masks and hand mirrors to inspect each other’s teeth and answer some simple questions. A lot of fun was had using disclosing tablets on their own teeth and examining them with mirrors. Year 3 discussed good and bad foods and when to clean your teeth. Dr Moore then showed them how to brush their teeth on the large teeth display model. Finally, a very enthused group of Year 3s left with a goody bag which included a toothbrush, toothpaste, disclosing tablets and a teeth cleaning chart.

We are very grateful for the time given by Dr and Mrs Moore for inspiring a new generation of dentists!

Local Primary School delighted by Mount Kelly Robotics

5th February 2015

Mount Kelly Robotics Club (Girls Team) had been invited to lead a series of robotics demonstrations to children from one of our local primary schools.

‘Big Schools’ Birdwatch’ at Mount Kelly

5th February 2015

Year Three took part in the RSBP Big Schools' Birdwatch last week, exploring the grounds of Mount Kelly Prep with their Forest School leader. Armed with binoculars and spotter sheets they identified 20 different species of birds including gold crest and a great spotted woodpecker. They were very enthusiastic about their sightings at School and have been keen to report sightings of other birds in their gardens as well.

1st VII at the Devon Cup

4th February 2015

The Mount Kelly 1st VII enjoyed a successful day at the U18 Devon Cup.

Devon Schools Hockey Finals

4th February 2015

The U14’s had an impressive run at the Devon Schools Finals this week.

Prep Science Squad Make National Top Ten

4th February 2015

Four hundred teams started the National Years 5 and 6 Science Championship 2014-15 competition, with a handful making it through to the Finals at the Diamond Light Source in Didcot. Mount Kelly were proud to be one of those that had battled through the earlier rounds to compete against the other winners from regions around the UK

Nerves aside, the team had a fantastic day and demonstrated some amazing knowledge. Did you know that Robert Hooke was the first to name cells under a microscope (Mr Buckley didn’t) or that the oldest know star has been called Kepler 444.

Eventual winners Westminster Under School, displayed learning beyond their years, the Mount Kelly Team were not far behind finishing an amazing 7th.

Congratulations to competitors Emma Bowles, Martha Miles, Jasper Oursin, Benjamin Searle and Coach Buckley … who are already in training for next year’s competition!

The National Year 5 & 6 Science Championship 2014 – 2015

2nd February 2015

On Monday when most of our pupils will be sitting in lessons, Emma Bowles, Martha Miles, Jasper Oursin and Ben Searle will be heading up to the Diamond Light Centre in Didcot for the finals of the National Science Quiz Club Championships.

Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research. I have included a picture of the facility with this email and we are sure this will prove to be a very exciting day for the teams and supporters. Aside from the actual quiz finals, there will also be a tour of the facility and a talk/demonstration by some of the scientists working at the synchrotron.

The four earned the right to attend the Championships by beating a number of other schools from the South West and now take on the best finalists from all the independent schools across the UK including Daiglen School, Nottingham High School, Manchester Grammar School, Moorlands School, St John's College School, Danes Hill Preparatory School, Cathedral School, Llandaff and Westminster Under School.

They have not relaxed since their victory late last year and have been studying topics including The Periodic Table, Anatomy, Space and Famous Scientists.

We wish them the very best for the Championships, Good Luck