Primary Science Afternoons

Eton College’s Science Department hosts an afternoon of workshops in Biology, Chemistry and Physics for local Year 6 primary school pupils. After launching in September 2021, four science workshops have taken place with five local state primary schools, giving 149 students a chance to try experiments in each of the three sciences.

In biology they investigate owl pellets to discover what the owl had been eating. In physics, after a demonstration involving marshmallows, they investigate buoyancy. While in chemistry, after donning Eton Connect lab coats, they carry out a series of chemical experiments to create different reactions, before creating glow in the dark solutions.  

Stats 

149 students 
Five local primary schools  

Impact

“Most of us voted chemistry or biology as our favourite activities, but we enjoyed everything that we did. The afternoon was amazing.” - Pupils of St. Edward's Royal Free Middle School 

“An excellent afternoon of scientific awe and wonder… The children were fascinated by each challenge and the half-an-hour sessions flew by in no time. The children loved using their hands for each stage and the whole afternoon was deeply enriching.” - Mr Patmore, Lynch Hill Primary Academy