On 11 March 2026, Beal High School welcomed Zoolab, an external education company, for an exciting interactive workshop with our Year 7 cohort. The session brought Science lessons to life by introducing students to a fascinating selection of live animals—right in the classroom.
Students had the chance to observe and handle a range of creatures, including a friendly gecko (a clear favourite among the year group!), tarantulas, a corn snake, stick insects, and even a hissing cockroach. Seeing these animals up close helped students connect their current learning about ecosystems and biodiversity to real-world examples in an engaging and memorable way.
Throughout the workshop, Year 7 students demonstrated exceptional curiosity, thoughtful questioning, and great respect for the animals. Staff were equally impressed, with many describing the session as one of the most engaging enrichment opportunities of the year.
The day was a resounding success, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from both students and staff.
Ms Nova- KS3 Science Co-Ordinator
Leave a Reply