A Carlisle school hosted a celebration of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) during its annual science week.
Austin Friars, based at Etterby Scaur in Carlisle, welcomed pupils, parents and experts for the two-day STEAM event.
The week began with a visit from Usmaa Choudry, a presenter from the Royal Institution of Great Britain, who led two sessions exploring the world of supercells – covering bacteria, and viruses.
One session also welcomed visiting pupils from Hunter Hall School in Penrith.
Ms Choudry also presented a community science show full of live experiments, including a bottle rocket launch, a tug of war test, and demonstrations involving flames.
The second day shifted focus to careers, with a series of ‘carousel’ sessions led by guest speakers from medical, health, and other science-related industries.
Junior School pupils learned about human biology, veterinary science, neuroscience, and environmental science, along with specialist fields such as orthoptics, dentistry, and ENT.
The event was coordinated by Nick Mason, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and parent at the school.
Mr Mason said: "Austin Friars is at the forefront of inspiring science teaching, igniting the spark of curiosity and encouraging pupils to see science as creative and connected to the real world.
"Thank you to our fantastic panel of expert speakers who brought a wealth of scientific knowledge and its practical applications into the school, enhancing the children’s understanding and nurturing their interest in a broad range of subject and potential future careers in the world of science."
A spokesperson for the school said: "The school’s ‘Science Week’ aimed to give pupils a deeper understanding of the opportunities available through STEAM education and formed part of the school’s wider commitment to enrich learning beyond the classroom."
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