Category: Science

Curiosity, creativity and catapults – Student and parent masterclasses

At LPS Clapham, we believe that education should spark curiosity as well as build knowledge. Alongside their academic studies, students are encouraged to explore new ideas, develop practical skills and discover interests that extend beyond the curriculum. One of the ways we do this is through our programme of Student and Parent Masterclasses. These sessions…

LPS Clapham students tackle real-world sustainability challenges at Dukes Education Sustainable Engineering Workshop

Six Year 10 and 11 students recently took part in the Dukes Sustainable Engineering Workshop, one of the many enriching opportunities available to LPS Clapham students thanks to being part of the Dukes Education family. Bringing together students from schools across the Dukes network, the workshop encouraged participants to think creatively about some of the world’s…

Engineering Curiosity: Year 9 Take On the Royal Institution Egg-Crash Challenge

Year 9 students stepped into the world of real-life engineering at the Royal Institution, designing crash-cars to protect an egg passenger and negotiating an equipment “shop” as part of the challenge. Their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving brought physics and design to life — just one example of how LPS Clapham’s “learn like a Londoner” approach…