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<\/a><\/p>\r\nStriving for continual improvement is part of Queen\u2019s College philosophy. This year, this has been demonstrated with the inauguration of a new physics and chemistry laboratory, one of the most innovative and advanced of its kind in Spain with regard to utility, quality of design, furniture, and technology. This facility complements the biology laboratory which was inaugurated in 2008.<\/p>\r\n
The following aspects of the new laboratory stand out:
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\r\n\u2022 Lighting
\r\n\u2022 Work benches
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\r\nPresentation and Teaching Aids<\/b>
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\r\nThe school\u2019s laboratories are equipped with modern teaching aids. Both have been fitted with ultra-short throw projectors. In the second laboratory, this is connected to an interactive whiteboard, while in the chemistry and physics laboratory, the teachers use iPads which, when connected via wifi, act as interactive whiteboards. This allows for interactive presentations from any part of the classroom. As a result, the teacher has greater mobility in the classroom whilst teaching, student participation is also facilitated. Students may respond\u00a0on the screen without moving out of their seats.
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\r\nThis innovative way of working is also utilised in the teaching of Biology and English. All equipment was installed by College Technologies.
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\r\nLighting<\/b>
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\r\nThe new laboratory is fitted with a state of the art, ecological, lighting system which combines natural light with LED illumination. On clear days, a system of enhanced skylights, known as Solatube, use natural light to illuminate the whole room. These skylights have integrated rings of LEDs, which are unnoticeable when turned off but, when in use, are capable of providing optimal lighting in the laboratory. This is especially beneficial on cloudy days and in the early morning and late afternoon during the winter months.
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\r\nIn addition, the lighting system has interior motorized panels which control the amount of natural light entering the room. When necessary, it is possible to set and reduce the natural light in the room, e.g. when using a projector or in experiments involving light.
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\r\nThis is the first time that a lighting project with these 3 integrated systems has been installed in the Balearics.
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\r\nThe system was installed by Mora & Rossell\u00f3.
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\r\nWork benches<\/b>
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\r\nThe laboratory furniture is eye-catching due to both its design and its high functionality. The tables and workbenches are particularly note-worthy.
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\r\nThese are the most innovative element in the laboratory. The workbenches are designed to afford maximum work space for students and ease of teacher movement for monitoring the work of students. This is due to the inverted L shape of the structure. The slightly inclined compact outer face was specifically designed to aid the teacher when observing experiments in progress. The interior surface of the workbenches is clad with parquet for easy maintenance and cleaning.
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\r\nThe table tops have incorporated electrical sockets and the pre-installation for telecommunications, should the incorporation of Ethernet or optic fibre connexions be required at a later date.
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\r\nThe material used for the workbenches is another notable characteristic. It is known as IROCRIL which is a \u201csolid-surface\u201d, the most well-known of which is Corian. School laboratories in the U.K. are beginning to use this material, as are medical laboratories in Spain.
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\r\nIn addition to the laboratory requisites such as high resistance to chemicals and to impact, this material also allows for blind joins. These allow for maximum hygiene and the possibility of repairing damage caused by accidental breakages or stains. These attributes will allow the workbenches to remain in pristine condition year after year, with only basic annual maintenance.
\r\nThe fittings for the laboratory were installed by \u201cInstalaciones Comerciales BAGUR\u201d based on a design drawn up by the school.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New physics and chemistry laboratory Striving for continual improvement is part of Queen\u2019s College philosophy. 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