In an exciting development at Albyn School, Preschool children, aged three to five years old, have recently had the opportunity to participate in hands-on science experiments in the school's well-equipped science labs.
Traditionally reserved for older lower school and upper school pupils, the labs have opened their doors to the school’s Nursery children under the guidance of Albyn School’s Head of Chemistry, Catherine Imlah.
This initiative aims to inspire early interest in STEM subjects by allowing the youngest members of the school community to explore basic concepts in Physics and Chemistry through age-appropriate experiments.
Pamela Edmonstone, a Deputy Manager at Albyn School Nursery, who has been dedicated to the school for two decades, expressed her enthusiasm for these sessions: “When the children come back to Nursery, they tell us all about the things they learnt in the science labs. They do different experiments, learning about sound, chemistry, and electricity. They also made bath bombs.”
In addition to these specialist science classes, the Nursery children also benefit from music and PE lessons conducted by specialist Albyn School teachers. The success and popularity of these sessions have prompted the Nursery team to consider expanding the range of specialist classes available in the future.
Albyn School’s Nursery programme is divided into two stages: Toddlers (two to three years) and preschool (three to five years). With emphasis on the importance of play, the children build a strong foundation for future learning.
Preschool children at Albyn School are automatically enrolled into the school’s Early Excellence Phase ensuring a smooth transition to Primary 1 and the next phase of their education journey. The school introduced the Early Excellence Phase this academic year to allow Primary one and two children the opportunity to grow the skills and knowledge to unlock their academic potential while enhancing their social and emotional development together.
To facilitate this transition, Preschool children who are moving on to Primary one in August also visit Early Excellence classes twice a week in the summer term. These sessions allow the children to acclimate to their new environment, meet their future teachers, and interact with current Primary one pupils who are buddies with them and will be their classmates next year.
By fostering curiosity and a love for learning from an early age, Albyn School aims to equip its pupils with the essential skills for future success.
The introduction of these science sessions and the seamless transition to the Early Excellence Phase highlight Albyn School's commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating educational environment.
If you wish to learn more about Albyn School and the fantastic opportunities on offer, register for the school’s upcoming Open Day on Friday, May 24 here: https://www.albynschool.org/
Any questions, get in touch with the school’s Admissions team on admissions@albynschool.org.