Pupils at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, near Radstock, have been exploring the world of science as part of British Science Week, which ran from 6–15 March.
Children across the school learned about magnets, forces, rockets and stars, taking part in a range of activities designed to spark curiosity and bring science to life.
A highlight of the week came on Tuesday 10 March, when pupils enjoyed a visit from the Explorer Dome, a travelling immersive science experience set inside a portable dome.
Using colourful light displays, projections and interactive demonstrations – including rocket ‘launches’ and magnet experiments – the children were able to explore scientific ideas in a fun and engaging way.
Brooklyn in Year 6 said, “It was cool and I learned new things.”
Nova, also in Year 6, added, “It felt like we were in a real rocket in space.”
Roman in Year 4 said, “It was fun.”
The visit marked the first time the Explorer Dome had been experienced by the whole school.
Miss Clark, Year 6 teacher, said, “It was an incredible experience bringing science to life across our curriculums, especially for Years 5 and 6. Year 6 were also able to recap their knowledge learnt in the previous year.”
The event helped pupils see how science connects to the world around them, while encouraging curiosity and excitement about future learning.
