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Lab_13 Irchester’s 5th Birthday Party!

To celebrate Lab_13 Irchester turning a fantastic 5 years old, we had an amazing day; the Wonderful World of Science!  It was a Birthday party that lasted all day, and everyone in the school could come! We had three different … Continue reading

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Lab_13 Irchester’s Giant Bug Hotel

We have made this Giant Bug Hotel in our Wildlife Area. It is over a meter tall and will be home to lots of wildlife from the area while they hibernate for the winter or just want to call it … Continue reading

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New term….New team at Irchester

It’s a new term and time to welcome some new recruits to our wonderful Lab_13 Irchester management committee. It’s a tough job but these guys will responsible for the day-to-day running of the lab, fundraising, media and communications, liaising with the school … Continue reading

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ScienceGrrl

It’s almost back to school time and before all the Lab_13 kids start blogging again I thought I’d update the blog with a project I’ve become involved with. I’m Jennifer, the scientist in residence at Lab_13 Irchester by the way! … Continue reading

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Coming soon…..

Excitement is building in Irchester… The Lab_13 Lectures are just three weeks away! We are pleased to say that both showings are now FULLY BOOKED which means we have about 400 children from Year5, 6 and 7 coming from all … Continue reading

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StarWatch Live at Irchester

On the 3rd of February we held a StarWatching event at Lab_13. THE WEATHER DIDN’T LET US DOWN! Just at the last moment the clouds cleared and it was a clear sky and you could see all the stars and … Continue reading

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Science & ?? Week Revealed

In Irchester, we have now committed to doing a whole school “Science & something” week each half term. In the past we have had “Science & Writing” week, “Science and Maths” week etc. When we come back after Christmas break … Continue reading

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RELEASE THE CONKERS!

COMMENCING IN 5…4…3…2…1… At LAB_13 we are reintroducing the Conker Challenge! Last year we held a competition for all of you to enter autumn and find the heaviest conker IN THE WORLD! This year, we want you to bring them … Continue reading

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Microscopic Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

As you all know, last Friday, coffee mornings were held around the country in aid of Macmillan. In Irchester, every year group did a great singing performance at our coffee morning.  The Lab_13 committee also was running a fundraising quiz … Continue reading

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Photocomp Entries

At Lab_13 Irchester we have been running a Wildlife Photography Competition called “What’s in your Garden?” . There is still a week left to enter but take a look at some of our entries so far! Which ones are your favourites?

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