The Firs School Chester Blog

  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 r...