Felsted School recently hosted over 50 pupils from schools across the region for a Science Experience Day, formulated to inspire and encourage pupils in Years 5 & 6 to aspire to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art (Creativity) and Mathematics) related studies and careers in the future.
Following the British Science Week theme of ‘Growth’, the day consisted of an exciting and stimulating carousel of Biology, Chemistry and Physics activities.
Students experimented with slime, live shrimp, and balloon powered cars and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to interact and work together as teams. Those in attendance included: St.Margaret’s Prep, Alleyn Court Prep, Felsted Prep, Barnardiston Hall, Coopersale Hall, Elm Green Prep, and Woodford Green.
“It was super fun and I have a better understanding of science and secondary school” commented one pupil from Alleyn Court Prep.
A Felsted Prep student stated “It has inspired me to be a biologist!”
Many student’s left the day inspired to think seriously about pursuing a future career in Science, and were challenged to change their view of a stereotypical scientist in a white coat working on their own in a laboratory and often looking like Einstein!
“I had the stereotypical scientists in my head but there are so many different experiences” said a Woodford Green student.
Heather Mollison, Head of Science at Felsted comments; “It was a pleasure to host the Science Experience Day. The Year 5 and 6 students were an absolute delight and I believe fun was had by all.“
Felsted is committed to confronting the UK’s STEAM skill gap head on. From the youngest years they inspire their pupils to explore and discover a love of science, technology, engineering and maths.
Specialist teachers encourage pupils to extend their learning by entering national competitions, where numerous national awards have been achieved over many years.
Felsted Prep School holds a Primary Gold Quality Mark for Science and the Senior School is a Silver Science STEAM Award holder. They also work closely with the local community and are a ‘Rolls-Royce Special Merit Award Winner’, in recognition of the quality of ideas and action plans to develop local partnerships through Science.
To learn more about STEAM at Felsted please visit www.felsted.org/STEAM
