You will be greeted with a warm welcome at Portsmouth High School when you visit their Forensic Science Trail and Junior School Open Morning on Saturday 11th June 2016 from 10am to 12 noon.
Join in the fun with real hands-on science to help solve a mystery at the school.
Gather your scientific evidence to solve the crime—all will be revealed at the end of the trail. Activities are suitable for children from Nursery School through to Year 6.
Give your daughter a head start
There will be an opportunity to speak to the Headmaster and staff and find out more about what an education at Portsmouth High Nursery and Junior School has to offer your daughter.
Book now
The event is free of charge, but you do need to book in advance.
You can either book online [insert link when confirmed] or call Mrs Fergie Cox on 023 9282 4916.
Science in the Early Years impacts on children’s later learning
Mrs Alex Algieri, Early Years’ Leader at Portsmouth High Nursery and Junior School, reflects on why an early introduction to science is such a key part of learning,
“Research and practice suggests children have a much greater potential to learn than previously thought and early childhood settings should provide richer and more challenging environments for learning.
“Together with guidance by skilful teachers, children’s experiences in the early years can have significant impact on their later learning. Science may be a particularly important domain in early childhood, serving not only to build a basis for future scientific understanding but also to build important skills and attitudes for learning.
“At Portsmouth High School, early years’ pupils have a sensory garden which allows children to experience and consider scientific concepts such as floating and sinking, magnetism, fluid dynamics and materials.
“There is also a discovery laboratory where young children explore simple scientific concepts and develop a sense of wonder and enthusiasm. Science lessons are supported by a range of hands-on forest school activities to explore the natural world.
“Children not only confidently reach the science related EYFS early learning goals, but develop a sound basis for scientific understanding as they move through the school promoting a life-long interest in science.”
PHS Junior School can be found at 36 Kent Road, Southsea PO5 3ES.
Image: © Portsmouth High School
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