{"id":16966,"date":"2025-08-30T12:59:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T07:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montclairschool.org\/website\/?page_id=16966"},"modified":"2026-05-28T19:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:03:40","slug":"labs-studios","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/academics\/labs-studios\/","title":{"rendered":"Labs & Studios"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Compass Beacons:<\/span>
\n Safety\u2011first Labs<\/span>
\nPublish & Perform<\/span>
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What parents can expect in every space<\/h3>\n

Before any practical work, students see what good looks like and watch a short model. During the task, quick checks enable teachers to intervene or extend support right away. Finished work is visible\u2014lab reports, posters, prototypes, and short films\u2014and students learn how to speak about their decisions.<\/p>\n

Safety is routine, not a speech: goggles and gloves where needed, labelled storage, tool hand\u2011offs, and clean exits after each session.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Science laboratories<\/h3>\n
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  • Physics Lab<\/strong>
    \nStudents measure, model, and check. They learn how a neat diagram, a clear graph, and a short claim\u2011and\u2011evidence paragraph work together to make a conclusion believable.<\/li>\n
  • Chemistry Lab<\/strong>
    \nFrom separation techniques to reaction rates, students keep disciplined notes and draw labelled diagrams so that another person could repeat the test safely.<\/li>\n
  • Biology Lab<\/strong>
    \nMicroscopy and fieldwork teach careful observation. Students keep simple field notebooks and consider the ethics of working with living things.<\/li>\n
  • Composite Science Lab (VI\u2013X)<\/strong>
    \nYounger students build practical confidence with the apparatus before senior specialisation. Assessments include reports and short viva\u2011style questions to check understanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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    Language & Subject labs<\/h3>\n
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    • English Lab<\/strong>
      \nA workshop for fluent reading and clear writing. Students study strong examples, practise short pieces, and speak with poise in small groups.<\/li>\n
    • Mathematics Lab
      \n<\/strong>Students move from drawing to organising to reasoning, then checking their work. Manipulatives, such as algebra tiles, make abstract ideas feel more concrete.<\/li>\n
    • Social Science Lab
      \n<\/strong>Mapwork, timelines, and civic simulations help students effectively use evidence. Research notebooks include sources, data displays, and citations.<\/li>\n
    • Technology Lab & Multimedia Room
      \n<\/strong>Students move through a simple cycle\u2014brief, plan, make, critique, publish. Podcasting and voice work build clarity and confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Innovation, STEM & Computing<\/h3>\n
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      • Montclair Venture Studio<\/strong>
        \nStudents choose a real problem, sketch ideas, and build a simple prototype. After testing with users, they improve the design and share a two\u2011minute pitch with a working demo.<\/li>\n
      • AI & Robotics \/ CodeForge<\/strong>
        \nAge\u2011graded pathways move from block logic to text\u2011based control. Students practise safe cloud habits and produce demos with commented code that another student can understand.<\/li>\n
      • Engine Room<\/strong>
        \nElectronics benches and mechanism stations teach the careful use of tools and problem-solving skills. Students keep logbooks, fix failures, and retest until the model works reliably.<\/li>\n
      • STEM Activity Bay<\/strong>
        \nApproachable builds\u2014lights, sensors, and simple alarms\u2014help students practise diagrams, parts lists, and tidy wiring before they take on larger projects.<\/li>\n
      • STEM Computer Lab<\/strong>
        \nA structured environment for computing practice and document craft. Skills built here support work in every subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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        Creative Media & Performing Studios<\/h3>\n
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        • Pixel Forge (Film & Photography)<\/strong>
          \nStudents learn framing, light, sound, and editing, then publish short explainers and photo essays with proper credit and permissions. Screenings in Forum 208 teach audience etiquette.<\/li>\n
        • Multimedia Room (Podcast\/AV)<\/strong>
          \nA quiet room for recording and editing voice. Students practise clear speech, script discipline, and respectful listening.<\/li>\n
        • Recording Studio<\/strong>
          \nSupervised sessions for high\u2011quality audio capture used in films, podcasts, and performances. Students learn how to handle microphones and levels responsibly.<\/li>\n
        • Art Gallery<\/strong>
          \nA rotating display of student work that celebrates process as well as product. Captions explain the brief, the materials, and what the artist changed along the way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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          Art & Craft labs<\/h3>\n
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          • Canvas Painting Lab<\/strong>
            \nStudents work on canvas with acrylics, oils, or watercolours. They learn how to prepare a surface, mix colours, and use brushes purposefully. Exhibition pieces include a short note on the idea behind the work and the techniques used.<\/li>\n
          • Large\u2011Scale Drawing & Calligraphy Lab<\/strong>
            \nHere, students practise bold, confident lines on posters and charts, and learn lettering that is clear from a distance. Projects often support school events and exhibitions, teaching design choices such as layout and hierarchy.<\/li>\n
          • Pottery & Sculpture Room<\/strong>
            \nClay modelling and sculpture introduce form and structure. Students learn how pieces are built to last and how firing or finishing changes a design.<\/li>\n
          • Visual Art & Digital Design Lab<\/strong>
            \nTraditional drawing meets digital tools. Students sketch by hand, then move to tablets or design software to create posters, simple animations, or brand elements\u2014always respecting image rights.<\/li>\n
          • Mixed Media & Craft Lab<\/strong>
            \nThis is the \u2018try it and test it\u2019 space\u2014textiles, recycled materials, and experimental techniques. Students plan, build, and refine, then write a short reflection about what they changed and why.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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            Performing Arts spaces<\/h3>\n
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            • Indian Music Room<\/strong>
              \nStudents practise classical and folk forms, focusing on listening, rhythm, and respectful ensemble work.<\/li>\n
            • Western Music & Vocal Room<\/strong>
              \nVocal warm\u2011ups and ensemble pieces build confidence and stage presence. Students prepare short performances throughout the year.<\/li>\n
            • Piano Room<\/strong>
              \nIndividual and small\u2011group practice with attention to posture, timing, and expression. Simple recitals help students share progress.<\/li>\n
            • Theatre \/ Forum 208<\/strong>
              \nA flexible performance forum for screenings, debates, and shows. Students practise the craft of presenting: voice, timing, and audience care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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              Sports & Activities (quick reference)<\/h3>\n

              Families often ask where practice happens. These are the spaces students use across the year:<\/p>\n

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              • Outdoor<\/strong>
                \nFootball Ground, Cricket Pitch, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Volleyball Court, Running Track.<\/li>\n
              • Indoor<\/strong>
                \nArchery and Air\u2011Rifle Ranges, Squash Court, Table\u2011Tennis Area, Boxing & Wrestling zones, Gym & Treadmill, Billiards.<\/li>\n
              • Movement & Wellness<\/strong>
                \nSkating Rink \/ Prayer Area, Yoga & Meditation Center with Dance Hall, Swimming Pool, Badminton Court.<\/li>\n
              • Juniors<\/strong>
                \nKids\u2019 Play Area with slides, see\u2011saws, merry\u2011go\u2011round, and sand pit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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                Safety, routines & assessment<\/h3>\n

                Safety routines are taught through demonstration and practice. Students sign tools in and out, wear protective gear when required, and close benches down neatly. Assessment focuses on evidence: clear diagrams and notes, working models, short viva\u2011style questions, and\u2014where appropriate\u2014public showcases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":13607,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16966","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16966","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16966"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16966\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17220,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16966\/revisions\/17220"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clarwynschool.com\/website\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}