Ivybridge
Community College
List of Events
Please click the links below to see a list of our upcoming sessions and shows.
Students will be able to sign up to their chosen activity from the week beginning:
Monday, 2 February 2026 to Monday, 16 March 2026
Names will then be put into a random generator to make the selection as fair as possible.
Due to the nature of some of the sessions, there is limited availability and some will require a contribution to attend.
Animal Encounters
Please note: a £2.50 contribution is required for this event
Date – Thursday, 2 April 2026
Time – Block 2 or 3
(Depending on which session you have been selected for)
Location – D1.03
Year Group – Year 7’s only
Spaces available – 50
(split into two sessions)
Do you want to get up close and personal with some exotic animals?
Well now is your chance.
The amazing Chris Johnson from South West Animal Services will be joining us once again along with some exciting animals to tell you about their habitats, their diet and everything in between.
Students will also receive an animal guide, which they can fill out and take home.
For this session we kindly ask for a £2.50 donation which can be made via ParentPay.
Drones Workshop - Skyfarer
Date – Thursday, 2 April 2026
Time – Blocks 4 and 5
Location – D1.02
Year Group – Years 9 and 10
Spaces available – 30
Whether it is delivering nuclear-medicines, transporting packages across cities, or reaching remote locations, drones are shaping the future of logistics.
In this session, you will work in teams to design a delivery service - selecting the most suitable aircraft, planning an efficient route, and tackling real-world challenges like airspace restrictions and weather conditions.
Whether you are interested in science, technology, business or medicine, this is a chance to explore a fast-growing industry and see how different skills come together to solve real-world challenges.
Eco Candle Making
Please note: a £3.00 contribution is required for this event
Date – Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Time – Block 4
Location – B4.01
Year Group – Years 9 and 10
Spaces available – 20
Get ready to mix science with creativity in our Eco Candle Making workshop. During this fun, hands-on session, students will explore the fascinating chemistry behind candle making, while creating their own eco-friendly soy wax candle to take home.
Students will learn how soy wax, made from natural soybean oil, is a sustainable alternative to traditional paraffin wax. We will explore how materials change from solid to liquid and back again, discover how temperature affects melting and setting, and see how fragrances blend through gentle heat and mixing.
For this session we kindly ask for a £3.00 donation which can be made via ParentPay.
Escape Rooms! – Plessey, Plymouth
Date – Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Time – Blocks 1, 2, 3 or 4
(Depending on your Year Group)
Location – D3.01
Year Group – All Year’s welcome
Spaces available – 20 per session
Building the microLED displays for smart glasses requires problem-solving, scientific knowledge, and teamwork.
We need to demo our microLED technology before our competitors.
To keep it safe, we have created a set of clues that you will have to solve to open it.
Best of luck – and remember, time is of the essence!
Fish Dissection
Date – Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Time – Blocks 2 and 3
Location – D1.03
Year Group – All Year's welcome
Spaces available – 30
Come along for a fish dissection! Students will have the opportunity to investigate the internal anatomy of a fish and learn how its body is specially adapted for life in water. You will locate and examine organs such as the gills, heart, liver, stomach, and intestines, discovering the important jobs each one performs.
Lego Challenge
Date – Monday, 30 March 2026
Time – Blocks 1, 2 or 3
(Depending on your Year Group)
Location – D1.01
Year Group – Years 7–9
Spaces available – 30 per session
Get involved in a game that tests communication, logistical and decision-making skills.
Working in teams, you will compete to create an efficient production line and build as many Lego cranes as possible within a time limit.
Make decisions on whether to spend your profits to make improvements or save them.
Midwifery
Date – Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Time – Block 5
Location – D3.01
Year Group - Year's 10-13
Spaces available – 30
This session introduces students to the biology, physiology and healthcare science behind pregnancy, birth and newborn care, while exploring midwifery as a skilled and rewarding medical career. Students will see how subjects like biology, chemistry, psychology, and health science connect directly to real clinical practice.
Orchard Farm Visit – Mothecombe
Please note: a £13 visit fee is required to attend this event
Date – Monday, 30 March 2026
Time – 11.30am to 3.20pm
Location – Off-site visit (Mothecombe)
Cost of visit - £13
Year Group – Years 8 and 9
Spaces available – 15
The farm was established in 2022 by Joe and Jess Clarke to farm Coloured Ryeland, Poll Dorset and Dutch Spotted Sheep for wool and meat in a wildlife-friendly setting.
The coastal site sits above Mothecombe beach and includes wetlands, woodland, orchards and wildflower meadows, all managed to support a huge diversity of wildlife.
During the visit, students will learn about life on the farm and explore and study the wildlife found at the site.
Please note: a £13 visit fee is required to attend this event
Plasma
Date – Monday, 30 March 2026
Time – Block 5
Location – D2.01
Year Group – All Year’s welcome
Spaces available – 30
What actually is Lightening?
Why do teachers say there are only three states of matter?
If you have heard of plasma, but have no idea how to make your own, why the sun relies on it, or what it has to do with destroying gherkins, then come along!
We really hope you join the Science Department in celebrating British Science Week 2026 and take advantage of these amazing opportunities.
If you have any questions, please contact the Science Department by clicking the link below, and we will be happy to help.
British Science Week Contact Link: