How do SPF Physics open their chocolate Santa? We build a vacuum cannon, of course, then load it up with a snowball (ping pong ball) and let it fly. Recorded in slow-motion and using data-logging the exit velocity was 145 mph! Inspired by The Physics Teaching Podcast at this years #SPEED2019.

Year 8 making great progress for their Yr8 Science Projects. The theme this year in Energy. Lots of ideas and experimentation on show. Stephen Perse Cambridge

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today we celebrate the critical role women and girls play in STEM, as well as promoting full and equal access for everyone to participate in science! #WomenInScienceDay #WomanInScience

SPF Physics using Google Meet to reach out to a student self-isolating in these challenging times. Even the practical element of this Year 10 lesson on density of liquids is copied at home by the student using items from the kitchen. Bravo. Stephen Perse Cambridge Stephen Perse Foundation Senior School

Year 9 have been enjoying learning about radioactive decay using plasticine, bluetack or pieces of coloured paper. Need to improvise when remote learning!

This week and next we will be profiling some of the amazing women #engineers in our industry, like Caitlin Gilmour from TechnipFMC , who enjoys working in the office and offshore - the best of both worlds! #INWED20 #ECIcareers #TechnipFMC #ShapeTheWorld

It's a small world. But how big is it? The Royal Astronomical Society are using citizen science in a fun experiment to gather data to determine the size of our beautiful planet. Go to schoolsobservatory.org/solstick and have a go.

Year 7 SPF students during a remote physics lessons on string telephones #remotelearning #SocialDistancing

Year 7 SPF students enjoyed an online Q&A session yesterday about the Mars Rover mission with some Cambridge University Physicists! Cavendish Laboratory Physics Outreach

A live Q&A with Astronaut Tim Peak taking place this Thursday! Check out the link attached to find out more futuretalentgroup.com/tim-peakeevent

Physics is ready! Practicals prepared for next week. Looking forward to welcoming back students and staff. Let the experiments commence. Stephen Perse Cambridge

A game of Angles of Incidence and Reflection, anyone? Lots of physics and fun to be had with this fabulous outdoor football/pool set-up crafted by our talented Maintenance Team. Stephen Perse Cambridge

One of the final Y7 lessons of the year - string telephones. One way to keep in touch over the summer?

The Stephen Perse Foundation’s community is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. She will be remembered for a life of unwavering service to her country. Our heartfelt condolences go to the Royal Family at this most sorrowful of times.

Y12 enjoying the Cambridge Physics experience Cambridge University Cavendish Laboratory Physics Outreach

Our D&D group - their characters are all Physicists and Engineers working in the Hubble Team.  Their consciousness has been transported to the rogue planet Exlaris so they can restore the Hubble telescope which has been stolen. #NASATTRPG #dnd

Y10 taking part in International Space competition RAF Henlow with SPF modern languages. 3 teams - French, German & Spanish. Great to see students doing physics and engineering in their language groups.

Hello, can you hear me? Year 7 enjoying the weather and using string telephones in the playground.