To celebrate and mark International Women & Girls in Science Day 2024 the GBHS science department are running a host of events over the course of the week to emerse our women and girls into the world of science. Students should also keep an eye on the screens around school for ‘surprising science’ profiles as teachers share information about what made them choose a career in science!

Although Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields are widely regarded as critical to national economies, so far most countries, no matter their level of development, have not achieved gender equality in STEM.

This day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.

Find out more about the International Women & Girls in Science Day on the United Nations website here. 

YEAR 7

On Wednesday 14^th February Year 7 will undertake a lesson where they will look at the life and work of Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Their objective is top understand the forces at play and the escape velocity required to send a rocket into space to launch a geo-stationary satellite.

YEAR 8

Year 8 will have a session on ‘smashing stereotypes in science’ delivered in tutor time. The interactive session will look at why there are preconceived ideas of what a scientist looks like vs the reality.

YEAR 9

A select group of Year 9 students will have the opportunity to work with out very own Dr Pratt and Sixth Form science students. The session will be aimed at investigating the untimely death of some pet rats. Students will employ a variety of investigative skills to solve the reasons behind the unknown deaths.

YEAR 10

Year 10 are encouraged to enter the artwork competition for prominent women in science. Keep a look out for further information on the posters in tutor rooms and the screens around school for entry details. Winning entries will be displayed in the science department.