CASTERTON, Sedbergh Preparatory School marked British Science Week with a series of hands-on talks and workshops with medical professionals and extra practical lessons with teachers.
Children in Year 1 mixed wax and made their own candles, as well as learning about food, absorption and poo, and other year groups up to Year 8 attended talks on the brain, hearts, lungs, physiotherapy, neurology and diabetes.
Head of Science, Dr Philip Hoskin said: “Children are natural-born scientists. They’re curious about the world around them, ask lots of questions, and they love the process of discovery.
"This inquisitiveness and eagerness to explore is a fantastic basis for turning children on to the world of science.
"Having the confidence to put on a white coat, goggles and experiment is something we focus on early here – with children going into the Lab from Year 1 so that practical work never becomes an add-on.
"From Year Three, pupils are taught by Science specialists with both industry and postgraduate experience – and whether it’s dissections, explosions or lighting up cities they’ve built from Lego, the experience we bring makes the subject relevant.”
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths.
Events are running from the beginning of March until the 20th and meets the demands of the industry, which is putting pressure on schools to improve the flow of scientifically literate young people.
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