This week, the school was buzzing with excitement as we celebrated British Science Week, diving into this year’s national theme of ‘Curiosity: What’s your question?’ through hands‑on workshops, whole‑school enquiry and creative thinking. Across every year group, the girls embraced the spirit of curiosity, exploration and scientific discovery.
To start the week, the whole school gathered for a special Monday assembly titled “She Did It First”, a celebration of pioneering women in science inspired by International Women’s Day the day before. The girls were introduced to extraordinary scientists, from the curiosity of Mary Anning and the determination of Rosalind Franklin to the groundbreaking achievements of Mae Jemison and Katherine Johnson, each of whom challenged expectations and fundamentally transformed our understanding of the world around us. Through stories of perseverance, creativity and courage, the assembly encouraged the girls to see themselves as future innovators, problem‑solvers and leaders. It was a powerful and uplifting start to the week, reminding everyone that scientific discovery has always been shaped by remarkable women and that they could be among the many more still to come.
Across the school, the girls enjoyed a vibrant series of enriching workshops, beginning in Reception where they explored forces, experimenting with pushes, pulls and magnetism. Year 1 investigated what plants need to grow, comparing bulbs and seeds, while Year 2 focused on light, testing different light sources and sorting materials into opaque, translucent and transparent. Year 3 turned their attention to electricity, building circuits and exploring how electrical components work together. In Year 4, pupils examined states of matter, engaging with solids, liquids and gases through hands‑on demonstrations, and Year 5 advanced their understanding of forces by exploring levers, pulleys and gravity through practical problem‑solving. Finally, Year 6 investigated conductors, insulators, acids, alkalis and indicators, filling their classrooms with colourful chemical reactions and lively discussion. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm across every year group, and we hope children (and parents!) enjoyed the spoils of their experiments, however messy, with the various take‑home creations that made their way home this week.
Alongside these workshops, the whole school has begun contributing to our new Galaxy of Enquiry display in the STEAM Room: an ever‑growing constellation of questions, ideas and discoveries inspired by the Science Week theme. Each girl was invited to add her own scientific wonderings to their own star, helping to build a vibrant community space celebrating our collective curiosity.
We are also delighted to have entered the national Healthy, Happy Childhood Poster Competition, with pupils producing creative, thoughtful designs that reflect both scientific understanding and personal wellbeing.
British Science Week has once again brought joy, discovery and excitement to all corners of the school, and we look forward to seeing these sparks of curiosity continue to grow!
Mr Hart, Deputy Head, and Ms O’Brien, Teacher of Science
