Pupils in Years 3–5 at Bryanston Prep enjoyed an exciting and inspiring visit to the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium as part of British Science Week (6–15 March 2026), a national ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The day was packed with challenge, creativity, community and compassion, as pupils experienced explosive science demonstrations and spectacular, out-of-this-world planetarium shows. Each year group also took part in dedicated workshops where pupils were able to investigate scientific ideas through hands-on exploration, sparking curiosity and a real sense of awe and wonder.
This year’s British Science Week theme, “Curiosity: What’s your question?”, encouraged pupils to think like scientists – asking questions, exploring possibilities and discovering how science helps us understand the world around us. Throughout the week, science lessons across the Prep School focused on practical investigation and enquiry, allowing pupils to develop their skills in Working Scientifically.
Through these activities, pupils developed essential scientific thinking skills, learning to ask thoughtful questions, investigate ideas through hands-on experiments, observe and measure carefully, spot patterns in their results and confidently share their discoveries using clear scientific language.
The visit also highlighted the many exciting careers in science and engineering, celebrating the diverse range of people who work in STEM fields and inspiring pupils to imagine where their own curiosity might take them in the future.
It was a memorable experience for all involved and a wonderful way to celebrate science through discovery, questioning and creativity.
