Finally having recovered from our camp, Class 6 have begun preparing for graduation by writing speeches and studying physics.  Physics can be a scary word for some and also a very exciting word for others.  In Steiner Education, the science lessons in primary school are all experiment-driven, providing an exciting experience of how the world around us works.  Before conducting any experiment, we make predictions of what we think will happen.  We write down any observations made during the experiment, and then reflect on what these observations show us about the nature of what ever we are studying.

We began our Physics main lesson with a focus on acoustics.  We have experimented with many different instruments such as violin, cello, a variety of wind instruments and percussion.  We learnt about how pitch and volume are affected by different materials, force and pressure.  Most recently, we have experienced how sound travels through different media (air, solids and water).  It wouldn’t be an acoustics lesson in Steiner Education without reflecting on the emotional quality of sounds and music.  We’ve begun listening to different types of music, noting the emotions evoked and how volume, tempo, pitch, instruments and lyrics are major contributors to the varying emotions.  We will finish off the Physics main lesson with studying optics and warmth.

In preparation for next year, the children have participated in two excursions to the high school.  While nerves were high, so was the excitement to begin this new chapter.  Our journey together has been a memorable one to say the least.  Filled with many laughs, some tears, and so much growth, I will miss all these children so much but I could not be more proud of them or more excited for the many new adventures and experiences they have in store.