BIS Science Week 2023: Inspiring the next generation of scientists

Based on the theme, a group of Year 12 students planned an excellent bridge building activity for Key Stage 3 students. On Wednesday (15 March), our Years 7 to 9 spent the whole day working on their projects, using a variety of materials, and performing calculations to ensure the bridge would not collapse. It was great to see the students use their practical skills to build some impressive bridges that held up to 4kg of mass!

In celebration of Science Week, Year 6 students were invited as special guests to observe a dissection carried out by Mr. Pinnock’s Year 10 students. The Year 10s prepared a demonstration and then dissected hearts for the younger students. They did a fantastic job and Year 6s were very impressed with their skills. 

Our Science Week in Secondary ended with a fun filled assembly led by Year 12 students and the Science department. Our Science teachers performed a variety of experiments on stage, from Mr. Pearson’s fancy dress and minion costume, Mr. Loft’s piano performance with flame, Mr. Pinnock’s bed of nails, Mr. Somerville and Mr. Mortimer’s potato canon, to Mr. Cuckson and Mr. Tobin’s bangs experiment. The performances have showcased the wonder of science and blew away all the students sitting in the hall.

Our special thanks to the Science Team (teachers and technicians) and the students for their time, enthusiasm, and creativity in putting on another fantastic Science week at The British International School Hanoi.

Ms. Hollie Hudson 

Head of Science