The Night the Labs Come Alive – Spooky Science 2025 – Mia P
On Tuesday 4th November, the science department transformed the halls and the labs into something straight out of a horror movie. The annual Spooky Science, a blend of experiments and eerie entertainment, drew flocks of curious year 7s (as well as a few lucky year 8s) and more than a few screams.
For those who don’t know, the event combines hands-on science with a fright night twist. This year we had everything from dissections, to exploding pumpkins to ice cream making. The science department really did pull out the stops as well as the amazing (if I do say so myself) sixth form team who were so readily available to help out at any moment.
So, for those who didn’t get to experience it, here is your insight into the horror:
Count Corbula made his reappearance this year, proudly presenting his dinner of organs – who he claims are from those who have fallen victim to one too many Friday detentions. So, watch out because you might be next!
Igor, our resident zombie scientist, was also a character that revisited us this year with his gruesome blind boxes that have known to have children throwing up and even one case of someone running directly into a wall, although this year it sounds like the year 7s stayed strong.
Mrs Noble’s exploding pumpkins was a hit (quite literally – an eye flew out and hit me)!! She also had presentations of oil bombs and screaming jelly babies which held the attention of some very amazed year 7s.
Dr Death captured the year 7s attention, and their appetite, with his liquid nitrogen ice cream creations creating a perfect ice cream in just short of 15 minutes. We also got the see the effects of liquid nitrogen on a flower to fully understand the freezing temperatures that were being dealt with.
Mr Harris and Miss Franks immersed the year 7s into a terrifying escape room experience full of challenges to be able to leave. I can say for certain many screams were coming from that end of the corridor.
Mr Cater sent the eyeballs rolling with his creepy dissections. The year 7s were set with the task of removing the lens from the eyeball to use it to magnify. I heard there weren’t many successful attempts although there were many screams.
Hopefully everyone in attendance enjoyed Spooky Science this year! We can wait to see you all again next year…
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