UKSDC and the Galactic Challenge A true STEM based experience for pupils in years 9-13 which exposes boys to the potential and valuable opportunities available through future study. Both Dulwich teams competing won their regional heats in 2018.
many again applying to other universities. These sessions equip them for the challenges of the application process and give them an opportunity to share ideas with other strong Physicists. ‘Further physics has motivated me to pursue other topics outside of the classroom and helped me significantly in the maths of mechanics.’ Marcus, Year 13 Physics Society We continue to produce strong performances in the AS and A2 Physics Challenge with many pupils
gaining gold, silver or bronze recognition. Trip to the National Physical Laboratory
Combined teams at the UKSDC Regional Heats in 2017.
‘The galactic challenge requires a lot of things such as team work, communication and all round physics knowledge. I really enjoyed it because I liked how we were given independence and were allowed to do our own thing in our team.’ Felix, Year 10 IYPT ‘The International Young Physicists Tournament gave me a deep insight into how scientific research and problem solving is conducted at undergraduate level. Creating and exploring Mathematical models for simple or complex physical systems such as Sand pile formation, Bubble Blowing and Bottle flipping really made scientific research fun to a high- school student. Simon, Year 13 Physics Society The Society continues the tradition of speakers, both boys and professionals, with wide-ranging discussions every Friday lunchtime. ‘The level of engagement of boys to attend talks ranging from all kinds of beyond-syllabus physics topics was amazing, and from these talks, both the boys giving and talk and the listening can further explore the fascinating world of physics and scientific principles.” Simon, Year 13 Further Physics Every year we have over 20 applicants to Oxbridge alone in the Physics department, and at least as
‘A remarkable experience to see the definition of the standard units’ Hin Chi, Year 13 Pupils participating in IYPT were able to take their work to NPL to practice their presentation skills and gain insight into further research.
Image of the moon taken via telescope at Baker Street Irregular Astronomers gathering. Reaction Engines and Diamond Light Source Remove Physicists attend the Reactions Engines test facility where rocket scientists have succeeded in creating one of the most advanced air-breathing rocket engine (SABRE) in the world. They also attended the Diamond Light Source accelerator, which speeds up electrons to near light speeds so that they give off a light 10 billion times brighter than the sun.
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