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British Science Week By Charlotte Jackson, Science Adviser


Science weeks or days are a great way to raise enthusiasm for science in both pupils and staff across a school. This year, British Science Week runs between the 10–19th it at any time.


of March but you can run


Why not try a whole-school challenge like building the tallest tower using just spaghetti and marshmallows or take part in this year’s CLEAPSS challenge to design and build a marble run. A great investiga- tion that can be run across the whole school is whether children with the biggest hands grab the most sweets. This is great fun and can cover a range of skills including looking for patterns in data, evaluating the strength of data and suggesting improvements to the method.


Terrific Scientific


If you have KS2 pupils and you have not already signed up to the BBC campaign Terrific Scientific, I would recommend getting involved. It gives pupils the chance to take part in national investigations and watch live lessons. www.bbcterrificscientificregistration.co.uk


Primary Science Quality Mark


The next application round for the Primary Science Quality Mark is due to close on the 13th


February so if you would like to take part this spring take a look at the website and register your interest. www.psqm.org.uk


Upcoming courses We have a number of courses coming up this term including:


The popular New and aspiring primary science subject leaders course to give confidence to new subject leaders


23rd March 2017 — 16SCI/019P


Two Securing and Judging Progress in Primary Science to help class teachers and or subject


leaders feel confident in making judgements about progress in science


9th 28th


March 2017 — 16SCI/102S March 2017 — 16SCI/020P


Fun, Focussed and Effective Primary Science for NQTs


16th March — 16NQT/054P


For more details and to book a place please visit: www.hertsforlearning.co.uk/booking


Free Teenage Cancer Trust programme for secondary school pupils


Teenage Cancer Trust is offering a free programme, for pupils in Year 10 or above, to help raise awareness of young people with cancer.


The presentation lasts up to an hour. It works either as a standalone presentation to the whole year group together, or it can form part of a health day or assembly. The education programme is part of the 5-Year Cancer Strategy for England, 2015–2020.


Teenage Cancer Trust has worked with schools across the country and has already visited several schools across Hertfordshire.


The presentation topics include: • Explaining what cancer is, who it can affect and the main warning signs


• Outlining the main types of treatment. The more we understand, the better equipped we are for coping when it does happen to someone we know


• Discussing the wider impact of cancer, not just for the person going through it but for their family and friends.


• Encouraging students to become the experts of their own bodies, through understanding how healthy lifestyle choices can reduce their risk of cancer later on in life, and encouraging them to feel confident in speaking to health professionals


Some of the feedback includes:


“The talk was really well delivered. He made a sensitive topic accessi- ble in a refreshing way to our young people. It was informative and engaging. I hope that we can welcome Teenage Cancer Trust back to talk to more of our students soon!”


“I thought the presentation was delivered in a sensitive yet light-hearted and personal way, which meant that the students were able to identify with it, and rather than feeling scared or intimidated, were empowered to be able to talk about cancer and understand it better.”


To find out more or book a presentation,


contact michael.willis@teenagecancertrust.org or visit http://bit.ly/TE-TeenageCancerTrust where you can also find some free resources.


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February 2017 www.saferinternet.org.uk


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WORLD BOOK DAY 1st


March 2017 www.worldbookday.com


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March 2017 www.lifesigns.org.uk/siad/


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March 2017 www.teachinherts.com


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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8th


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March 2017 www.britishscienceassociation.org/british-science-week


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