Journal: Exploring, Experimenting & Excelling

Students at The Firs School, Chester dive into a British Science Week full of adventures, research, talks and fun.

Last week, students at The Firs had an electrifying British Science Week packed with creativity, discovery, and hands-on learning; from adventures to Museums, to discoveries and (messy) experiments with Ooblek in the classroom, as well as meeting and quizzing experts in different scientific fields.

A highlight of the week was the school trip to Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry, where pupils were captivated by the city’s extraordinary contributions to global innovation. From pioneering railway engineering to the creation of the world’s first programmable stored computer, “The Baby,” not forgetting Manchester’s role in astronomical research, the visit brought a spark of light and passion for history, technology, and engineering into the children’s eyes and was a truly unforgettable experience.

Back in the classroom, the Firs community played a vital role in inspiring our next generation of scientists and engineers: Parents and experts shared their expertise and experiences across their fields, from “What Makes an Expert?”, to biological and medicinal insights of an Army Vet, to understanding the vital world of Cybersecurity. And not forgetting the BIG Farming QUESTion answering curious questions from pupils like “When a cow poops, where does it go?”

Additionally, as part of Science Week, pupils in Fir Cones began some new planting projects, exploring how things grow and taking their first steps into environmental science, including the planting of some giant sunflowers/

Headteacher Mr Girvan commented, “Science Week has once again shown the very best of our Firs community. From unforgettable moments at the Museum of Science and Industry to the inspiring workshops delivered by our parents, our students have been surrounded by curiosity, creativity, and real-world expertise. It has been a joy to watch pupils of all ages embrace contemporary ideas, ask bold questions, and begin to see themselves as the scientists, engineers, and innovators of tomorrow.”