Science Week 2026

During Science Week, our classrooms have been full of energy, questions and discovery. From designing and naming stars to exploring telescopes and programming robots, our students have immersed themselves in the excitement of scientific exploration.

But Science Week at NGHS is about more than experiments. It’s about who our girls become.

 

Colin Aspley, Head of Science at NGHS, said:

“Science is more than just memorising facts; it is the fundamental tool we use to understand the universe. It teaches us how to ask the right questions, test our assumptions, and push the boundaries of what we know. As Albert Einstein famously said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.” This pursuit of true, deep understanding, driven by an innate desire to explore and discover, is exactly what makes science education so vital and curiosity is the theme of this years’ National Science Week.

“There are no limits here when it comes to science. It’s just the best subject in terms of taking an idea and looking at a concept. You’re exploring it, you’re questioning it, you’re trying to work out: ‘If I change this, how does it affect that?’ And that’s brilliant because the girls get to really question themselves and explore ideas beyond where they’d normally go in an everyday situation.

“It’s what I call the ‘penny drop’ moment. That moment when a pupil is working on a piece of work and it’s difficult, but suddenly they crack it and realise, ‘Oh, that’s it! I get it!’ There’s no replacement for that; it’s a magical moment.”

“We push our students as far as they want to go, and we can show them opportunities and ideas that they wouldn’t normally experience. It’s a really good atmosphere for learning here.”

Science encourages our students to think differently. They learn to ask bold questions, challenge assumptions and approach problems with confidence and creativity. In the classroom, our girls develop curiosity, resilience and collaboration; habits that define great scientists as well as a determination and desire to make sense of the world around them.

The experiences they gain this week mirror the pathways that many NGHS students go on to take beyond school. Our alumnae network is a core part of the careers programme and we are proud to highlight just a few of these amazing women who have – and continue – to make strides in their scientific fields.