Here are the answers to the 2023 Open Evening Quiz! How many did you get right?
Maths: What are the first four cube numbers? 1, 8, 27, 64
History: What is the hieroglyphic symbol for ‘I’? Lion
CPE: Which philosopher came up with the trolley problem? Philippa Foot
English: What animal appears as a sign of hope in the Year 7 class novel? Butterfly
Music: Which of the Blues musicians featured on the music room wall is still alive and playing today? Susan Tedeschi
Drama: Can you name the last three Icknield production? Beauty and the Beast (2021), Matilda (2022), Little Shop of Horrors (2023)
PE: What happens to our body as we exercise? Increase in heart rate, body temperature and breathing rate
Art: Which of the insects displayed on the studio wall is likely to hop? Cricket
Languages: What are Spanglovision and Francovision? Icknield's version of the Eurovision Song Contest
Geography: How many time zones does Antarctica have? Technically 24, but, because of territorial claims, nine
Dance: What are the four elements of Dance? Action, space, dynamics, relationships
Computing: What coding structure helps control our robot car? Loops
Science: What flame colour indicates the presence of copper ions? Blue-green
Food: What forms of aeration are being exhibited? Physical, biological, chemical
3D Design: What material is used for the arms and legs of the small wooden figures? Dowel
Textiles: How does a transfer print work? The paint/ink turns into a gas when it is heated, which fixes onto the fabric to transfer the design
