Maelor School Events

Visit to Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle

The Sixth Form Year 12 Applied Science group and the Year 13 Physics group paid a visit to the Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle on 29th November.

The visit was made possible by the kind support of the hospital, particularly Matt's father, Mr. Bird and his staff in the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

Experts at the hospital explained their specialist areas in a lecture, which was followed by a visit to each different department.

"It was a great opportunity for our students to see the scanning equipment first hand"

"It really helped our understanding of the ideas taught in school"

- commented Leon, year 13

Visit to the National Space Museum, Leicester

A selection of physics students took part in a trip to the space museum in Leicester where they learned about the plights of astronauts, physical effects on the body whilst it is in space and new technologies that are being used to improve space flight.

Ross said:

"It was good, a real eye opener"

"It was good to talk to people who are right up to date with their information and technology"

- said a clearly enthused Geraint, year 12

Visit to Castle Cement, Padeswood

Mrs Lee took her class of applied science students to Castle cement to look at the production of cement and the effects that this process has on the environment.

"The experience was very interesting, its hard to think this much work went into making cement"

- Matt, year 12

The class then had the opportunity to ask a manager at the company some questions on the hot topic of global warming.

Visit to Bangor University, Bangor

The chemistry group all went to Bangor University to participate in an experiment which involved using the Universities Complex and expensive equipment.