Serious Fun on Saturdays @ Withington Girls' School
The grant recipient
Withington Girls' School is a leading independent day school in Manchester. It is situated close to the extremely challenging areas of Moss Side and Hulme, and many of the local primary schools have required support to tackle the effects of social and economic deprivation traditionally associated with major urban conurbations.
The programme
- 20 Saturday morning science workshops during the year, to include robotics and forensic investigation
- for 26 gifted students in year 6 (10-11 year olds) from local state primaries
- sessions are taught by specialists from the independent and state sectors
- the aim is to enthuse and inspire young scientists at a time of national shortage
Latest results
- Average attendance is 96%.
The funding
SHINE has made grants for set up and extension costs. The school is also providing in-kind support for the project.
Funding: £54,948, to Withington Girls' School, over five years (2006-11)
Visit the website for this project: http://www.sfosscience.wetpaint.com
Visit the website for Withington Girls' School: http://www.withington.manchester.sch.uk
"The programme will stimulate, enthuse and extend the scientific knowledge, understanding and horizons of all the children involved."
Head, Withington Girls' School
"I did not have a spare moment to myself. The children were all talking with me, asking questions and wanting to know how everything worked. They were a wonderful group!"
Physicist and SHINE lecturer
Quotes
"The programme will stimulate, enthuse and extend the scientific knowledge, understanding and horizons of all the children involved."
Head, Withington Girls' School
"I did not have a spare moment to myself. The children were all talking with me, asking questions and wanting to know how everything worked. They were a wonderful group!"
Physicist and SHINE lecturer