St Bernard’s Lower Primary School celebrated Science Week where pupils explored the wonders of science while learning how to think like scientists, ask questions, investigate ideas and challenge stereotypes about what a scientist looks like. 

A statement from the Government follows below:

St Bernard’s Lower Primary School celebrated an exciting and inspiring Science Week from 9th to  13th March, continuing its mission to bring science to life for children from Nursery to Year 2.  Throughout the week, pupils explored the wonders of science while learning how to think like  scientists, ask questions, investigate ideas and challenge stereotypes about what a scientist looks  like. 

A key focus this year was helping children understand that anyone can be a scientist. Through  engaging activities and hands-on investigations, pupils discovered that science is creative, exciting  and open to everyone. 

Science Week also followed a cross-curricular approach, linking science, maths and literacy.  Teachers used well-known stories to inspire scientific thinking. For example, Year 2 pupils explored  experiments inspired by George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl, encouraging them to think  about mixtures, ingredients and how scientists test ideas safely. 

This year’s celebrations were made even more special through strong partnerships with local  secondary schools, Bayside School and Westside School. Year 2 pupils were given the fantastic  opportunity to visit Westside School, where they experienced what a real science laboratory looks  like. During their visit, they learned about different pieces of scientific equipment and how they are  used in experiments. The children took part in a carousel of exciting practical activities including  chromatography, exploring life through a microscope, and even safely using a Bunsen burner. One  of the highlights of the visit was witnessing an impressive chemical reaction that produced a loud  bang and a spectacular firework-style display, which left the children amazed and eager to learn  more. 

Back at St Bernard’s, pupils also enjoyed a whole-school assembly delivered by Ms Rowbottom  from Bayside School, who visits us every year to inspire the children with a series of fun and  engaging experiments. The assembly included demonstrations such as the famous “elephant  toothpaste” reaction, an interactive explanation of how the body’s organs work, and an exciting  demonstration showing how to create a rocket. 

Science Week was filled with curiosity, discovery and excitement, giving pupils the chance to  explore scientific ideas in a fun and memorable way. By working closely with local secondary  schools and providing hands-on experiences, St Bernard’s Lower Primary continues to nurture  young scientists and inspire the next generation to explore the world around them with curiosity  and confidence.

St Bernard’s Lower Primary School would like to thank Bayside School and Westside School for  their continued support in making Science Week such a memorable experience for all pupils.