Science Day 2026: A Celebration of Curiosity and Discovery

Science Day was a fantastic opportunity for all pupils to immerse themselves in hands‑on activities that showcased how science shapes the world around us. Our aim was to celebrate scientific thinking, spark curiosity, and help children recognise that science is not just something we learn in school—it’s part of everyday life.

Throughout the day, children explored the achievements of influential scientists. They learned about well‑known figures such as Stephen Hawking and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as equally important but less widely recognised pioneers like Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar, and Margaret Hamilton, whose work was vital to the Apollo missions. These stories helped pupils see the diverse range of people who have contributed to scientific progress.

Each year group also took on a special investigation linked to real‑world science:

• Year 6 used chromatography to solve a murder mystery, analysing inks to identify the culprit.
• Year 5 designed and launched straw rockets, exploring forces and aerodynamics.
• Year 4 buried and later examined “planting pants” to investigate soil quality and decomposition.
• Year 3 tested their reaction times with a lively “sheep herding” challenge.

We were delighted to welcome a number of volunteers who shared insights into their own careers and explained how science plays a role in their work. Their enthusiasm and generosity made a real impact, and we extend our warmest thanks to everyone who gave their time.

Within the day, pupils took part in a fiendishly tricky whole‑school science quiz, which sparked plenty of debate and friendly competition.

Science Day was a wonderful reminder of how much our pupils enjoy exploring, questioning, and discovering. Their curiosity is at the heart of everything we do in science, and it was a joy to see it shining throughout the day.