Science Week Cross-Curricular Day-March 2025

 

Imagine building an air powered rocket, creating ice-cream using dry ice or designing your own electromagnet! That's exactly what happened on Tuesday, March 11th, during our incredible British Science Week cross-curricular day!

We transformed our school into a hub of scientific exploration, where Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 students worked together in exciting mixed-age teams. Because we believe that learning is a journey best shared! Our older students had the chance to mentor and inspire younger learners, while our younger students brought fresh perspectives and boundless enthusiasm. It was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to develop their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills – all while diving deep into the fascinating world of science.

Forget traditional classrooms – this was a day of hands-on learning, collaborative problem-solving, and sparking curiosity!

Expert Explorers!

We were incredibly fortunate to welcome a team of amazing visitors to our school. These science enthusiasts, experts in their fields, led engaging and informative workshops that brought real-world science to life. Our students were captivated by their presentations and eager to participate in the interactive activities.

A Huge Thank You!

We want to extend a massive thank you to all the parents, volunteers, and visiting experts who made this day such a resounding success. Your support and enthusiasm were instrumental in igniting a passion for science in our students.

What did our students learn?

  • Key Stage 2: Explored scientific concepts through art, design, and storytelling, making connections between different subjects.
  • Key Stage 3: Applied their scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This cross-curricular day was a testament to the power of hands-on learning and the importance of fostering a love for science in our students. We're already looking forward to our next exciting adventure!

Check out the photos and video clips of our amazing day!

Owl Pellet Dissection

Chemistry & Physics = Fun!

Making ice cream using dry ice

Animal adaptation and Yoga

Rockets

Science around the world

Bee workshop

UCELL- 'Take me down to electrocity!'(potatoe powered circuits)

Exploring Magnets

Network Rail Workshop

Playground Games Workshop

UK Power Network team building activity