Year 8 Visit to the Science Museum, London
On Wednesday, 22nd October, all of Year 8 enjoyed a visit to the Science Museum in London as part of our school's first, newly established, Day of Recollection (Curriculum Enrichment Day) of the year — held on the Feast of St. John Paul II.
These special enrichment days are an important part of our curriculum at St. Mary’s Catholic High School. They provide students with opportunities to learn in new and creative ways, make connections across subjects, and experience learning beyond the classroom.
Located on Exhibition Road, the Science Museum celebrates the wonders of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Its fascinating galleries tell the stories of discovery, invention, and innovation that have shaped our world — past, present, and future.
During the visit, students explored four captivating galleries:
- Flight Gallery – Pupils discovered the history and science of flight, seeing famous aircraft such as the Antoinette monoplane (1909), Amy Johnson’s Gipsy Moth, and the Vickers Vimy, which completed the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic in 1919.
- Mathematics Gallery – Students explored how mathematics connects to every aspect of life and helps us understand the world around us.
- Clockmakers Museum – Home to the world’s oldest collection of clocks and watches, this gallery showcased hundreds of intricate timepieces and marine chronometers.
- Space Gallery – A highlight for many pupils, this gallery celebrated both the early space missions and the exciting future of space exploration. Students were especially inspired by the story of Katherine Johnson, the brilliant mathematician whose work was vital to the success of the Gemini and Apollo missions.
The visit was a fun, inspiring, and educational experience that helped our Year 8 students appreciate how science and technology have shaped the modern world — and how they continue to influence our future.
The school's next Day of Recollection will be on Thursday, 20th November - the Feast of St. Cecilia.
Year 8 Science Museum - October 2025
