A group of 40 S2 Science pupils visited the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh for the Careers Hive 2020 event.
The day began with a tour of the fantastic exhibits before the pupils were given the chance to question some industry professionals on their STEM careers and ask for advice on their future. A workshop followed which allowed the pupils to link the skills developed in Science to possible careers before they were let loose on the interactive exhibition.
Pupils had the chance to get hands on with robotics, engines and keyhole surgery as well as experience some amazing new technology. Speed dating with a number of STEM employees allowed the pupils to gather important information and advice into possible career paths.
Twenty S4-S6 Chemistry and Physics pupils recently made the trip to Geneva for a tour of European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). After a quick train and tram journey from the airport, the pupils dropped their luggage at the hostel before enjoying ice cream in the glorious sunshine beside Lake Geneva.
The group took advantage of the weather by exploring the sights around the city and took a water taxi across the lake to see the Jet d’Eau.
They then made the short trip over the border to France where they were given a tour of the testing facility and central control centre. Everyone enjoyed a well earned lunch with the scientists at the the CERN restaurant before taking in the Microcosm and Globe of Innovation and Science exhibitions. There was just enough time to take in the Natural History museum the following day before making their way back to the airport to catch the flight home.
The Glasgow Science Centre visited the school last week to give a presentation and workshop to our S1 pupils. The presentation was called “Careering into Science” and talked about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) careers and how choosing to study Science can lead into these. The workshop was called “Bodyworks” and gave pupils a chance to get hands on in learning about how your body works really hard every second of every day to keep you alive and how to help your body by keeping fit and healthy.
Senior pupils are busy studying for their prelim exam – S4 pupils were recently issued with study packs to help with prelim revision. Good luck everyone.