Royal Institution Science Show

Patcham High was buzzing with excitement yesterday as we welcomed the Royal Institution for a spectacular day of science shows. 

We were delighted to host the “Explosive Food” science show, which explored just how fascinating everyday food can be through brilliant demonstrations and plenty of student participation. The show linked perfectly to our curriculum, particularly our Year 8 food and nutrition topic, and helped pupils make meaningful connections between what they learn in class and real-world science. Students watched jelly babies set on fire and saw the digestive system recreated in all its messy glory,

In the evening, we were delighted to host a special community show for families and children from across the city, giving even more young people the chance to experience the fun, energy and wonder of real-world science. There were imploding drink cans, homemade rockets, the tablecloth trick and even an experiment proving that a two books can be stronger than twelve children combined! Students learned about the science behind rockets and the key components needed to make one launch successfully. Opportunities like this are incredibly valuable in showing how important science is in everyday life, sparking curiosity, and strengthening our connections with families.

A huge thank you Georgia Egner, our Lead Practitioner in Science for making this event happen, to the Royal Institution for inspiring our next generation of scientists and to everyone who attended for making the event such a memorable celebration of curiosity and discovery.