From 9th-13th March, Bangkok Patana celebrated British Science Week 2026 with interactive competitions, extra-special practical sessions, informative Careers talks and a Library exhibition encouraging students to read books related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
This year, the theme was “Curiosity: What’s your Question?” and around the Secondary School there were a series of activities designed to foster a sense of curiosity in our Key Stage 3 learners. The Library proved a very popular spot at break and lunchtime with demonstrations of Newton’s Cradle and steady hand Surgeon Skills, whilst also showcasing all the fantastic books we have in the Secondary Library, which is surely the best way to pique curiosity in our students’ young minds! The Careers Department kindly invited University of British Columbia to talk to students about careers and showcase why a degree in STEM is a fantastic choice.
Within the Science Department, students undertook a Scavenger Hunt around all the informational boards and exhibits within the Science Centre, there were a series of science photographs to get students discussing what each one depicted, and a curiosity station set up in each of the Science Break Out Areas. Each of the stations showed ‘The Albedo Effect’ (Physics)’, Warming Properties of Carbon Dioxide (Chemistry) and Microplastics under the Microscope (Biology); topics that are highly relevant here in Thailand. Students also had the opportunity to take part in a range of activities at lunchtimes or after school this week outside of lesson time, such as Dissecting Hearts with Dr Holden, Exploring Liquid Nitrogen with Mr Baker and Making Rocket Fuel with Ms Lashkari.
With over 65 entries, the winners of each of the competitions received a hand-held Microscope or science experiment kit (if shared) as their prize. Congratulations to Tituan (Titou) Picard Schantz, Yu Ning (Emily) Wang, Milan Qureshi, Disiree (Luella) Diskul Na Ayudhaya, Nuttiphol (Nate) Shiawatra, Theodore (Theo) Willinger and Rachapol (Danny) Hattasingh, as well as all the students who successfully took part. A huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone involved.
