Sir Humphry Davy lecture

Rose Hill hosted 19th Sir Humphry Davy Lecture:

‘The Chemistry of Explosives and the role of the Forensic Explosives Laboratory (FEL)’

Rose Hill pupils in Years 6, 7 and 8 plus nearly 100 other pupils from local state and independent schools were afforded a glimpse into the world of explosive forensics courtesy of Gemma Kyle from the Forensic Explosive Laboratory (FEL) last month. This secretive branch of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is based at a maximum security facility near Sevenoaks.

Gemma Kyle started her presentation with a collection of video clips of various types of explosives and their subsequent explosions. This certainly got the audience’s attention and helped put into context what was to come. The pupils were shown the difference between primary and secondary explosives, discussion of their compositions and also how they can be detected.

Many areas of the chemistry syllabus were discussed and the pupils could clearly see how what they do in the school laboratory is used by the FEL to help determine the source material when an explosive event has occurred.

The Sir Humphry Davy lectures take place each year and are open to local schools. Head of Science at Rose Hill, Richard Mansfield, believes that science lectures and workshops have a huge impact on children’s learning. He says: “I really want to see the children get excited about science. It’s such a great subject and can be so interesting and fun.”

Year 8 trip to Rockley Watersports Activity Centre

12 July 2018

On Monday we got onto the minibus and set out on a 4-hour drive to Rockley Watersports Activity Centre.

Rose Hill School Motorsport @ Ford Dunton Technical Centre

10 July 2018

On Saturday 30 June six Y5 Goblin drivers and five Y7/8 F24 drivers raced their respective cars at the iconic Dunton Technical Centre. The F24 car raced on the banked high speed test track and the Goblins used the manager’s car park.

Rose Hill attends the national finals at RAF Wittering

09 July 2018

A very early start saw Abi, Rufus and Sam head off to RAF Wittering with Mr Izzard and Mr Mansfield.

Rose Hill School pupils 'Fly to the Line'

06 July 2018

At 5.30am on Wednesday 27th June, 4 eager children and 2 tired teachers, set off for RAF Cosford for the national ‘Fly to the Line’ competition.

Rose Hill Link with elderly

01 March 2016

Year 4 pupils forge link with Old People's home.

Scholarship success

23 February 2016

Details of this year's scholarships awarded by independent secondary schools.