Over 80 of our Y9 – Y11 students took part in a STEM day run by engineering branches of the army. The students had to work in teams to solve problems and think like engineers, working out solutions to tasks. It was great to see the groups of students work in mixed age groups, interact with each other and ask questions to our visitors. Many had to step out of their comfort zone so their resilience and confidence was tested all day. Feedback from the army engineers was very positive and it was wonderful to see the Dorcan students make us proud! 

Mrs Abbott

On Tuesday 13 September to Friday 16 September, we were very pleased to welcome our cluster schools (Covingham, Liden, Eldene, Nythe, Colebrook and Goddard Park) to participate in our WOW days to experience what The Dorcan Academy has to offer.

Upon arrival the wonderful team of senior prefects and our head boy and girl greeted the year 6 students and then attended an assembly with Mrs Bareham to talk about Dorcan and all the amazing opportunities we offer our students.

Secondly, the student leaders took their groups on a tour of the academy to show them the amazing facilities we have here at the academy. Year 6 also went on a nature trail around the school site. Well done to those who identified the most species of plants and insects 😊

In addition, students attended some WOW taster lessons, including Design and Technology, where they designed and made their own bookmarks, PE using our giant Kin-balls and students also had the opportunity to make rainbow fizz and undertake a pH testing investigation in Science. Reports were that the Y6 students thoroughly enjoyed the activities, and it provided an insight into what learning was like at Dorcan.  

The primary schools experienced one of our favourite times of the day, DEAR (Drop Everything And Read), followed by a question and answer session with the head students. 

Any Y6 families wishing to attend our Family Science Fair on Saturday 1 October from 10am – 11.30am please email mlee@dorcan.co.uk to book (we regret we are unable to accommodate any families that have not pre-booked their places).

Finally, we would like to say a massive thank you to all the staff and visitors for such a successful event and we look forward to seeing the Y6 students in 2023!