We would like to thank parents warmly for the positive support given during this term’s Space Open Homework. We have really enjoyed seeing the results of the boys’ hard work, with fantastic examples of research, imagination and creativity across all year groups. Pupils explored a wide range of topics, including black holes, GPS, possible alien life forms, space travel, planets, rockets and future missions beyond Earth.

The boys shared their models, presentations, reports and creative outcomes with real enthusiasm and confidence, while classmates listened attentively and asked many thoughtful, probing questions. A few highlights have been Morgan’s felt solar system mobile, Rory’s explanation of the solar system which involved getting classmates to role play the planets, Adam’s knowledgeable presentation on Mars, using a Google Earth video ‘fly by’, Harrison’s newspaper interview with Neil Armstrong and Ronnie’s comic book on how Neil Armstrong became an astronaut – and there were many more outstanding pieces of work.

Congratulations to all the boys for their hard work. It was a pleasure to see the pride they took in their work and the curiosity they showed about our universe. Who knows – perhaps one of our pupils will be part of a future lunar or Mars mission!