--- title: "Mad Science After School Club- Exploring the Chemistry of Curiosity: pH Levels" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-13-mad-science-after-school-club-exploring-the-chemistry-of-curiosity-ph-levels" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Mad Science After School Club- Exploring the Chemistry of Curiosity: pH Levels ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-64647F9F-CB04-443A-BC63-D8925359CF4F.png) 13 April 2026 We had a fantastic start to our Science club today, delivered by the Mad Scientist, Jo. Our future scientists focused on the power of pH levels, learning how to identify acids and bases using professional liquid indicators and pH paper. The children put on their safety glasses and learned the vital importance of protecting themselves while conducting experiments. From observing the chemical reactions used to clean oxidised coins to testing the acidity of common household liquids. It was inspiring to see the children’s curiosity come to life as they realised that science isn’t just found in a textbook, it is happening in their kitchen cupboards and the world around them.![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-64647F9F-CB04-443A-BC63-D8925359CF4F.png) [Reception](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/reception) [Year 1](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-1) [Year 2](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-2) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Year 4](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-4) [Year 5](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-5) [Science](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/science) [Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/clubs) [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/visits-and-visitors) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_3681.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-02-year-5-whitehall-park) Previous ### [Year 5 - Whitehall Park](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-02-year-5-whitehall-park) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_2250(2).jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-14-year4-english-gathering-information) Next ### [Year4 - English: Gathering Information ](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-14-year4-english-gathering-information) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)