The Festival of Tomorrow - Primary
The Festival of Tomorrow - Primary

Primary Schools, February 2023

TOGETHER, WE SHAPE THE FUTURE . .  .

Book now for FREE from the range of inspiring and engaging shows, workshops, activities and programmes from our partners, below.

These sessions are available to book for Swindon and White Horse Federation Trust schools and have been made possible thanks to the generous support of our partners.

Featured Events

Fartology
Show

FARTOLOGY - THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS SCIENCE SHOW

7 February 2023
10am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Key Stage 1 & 2

BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates takes you on an unforgettable, explosive edible adventure exploring the bizarre science behind our food. 
This is a food show like no other: expect vortex cannons, explosions, glowing drinks, edible chemical reactions, colour-changing cocktails and loads of audience interaction in an hilarious and thoroughly educational show. Stefan is renowned for his world-class science and food shows.

This will be a pre-recorded show, made especially for the Festival of Tomorrow, followed by a live Q&A with Stefan, himself! 
The show includes a quiz and worksheet for follow up in class.

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LET'S GO ON A MARS MISSION
Talk

LET'S GO ON A MARS MISSION

6 February 2023
11am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Key Stage 2

Are you teaching the first Martian?
The first person to walk on Mars is already alive.

When Neil Armstrong became the first astronaut on the Moon he was 38 years old. Space agencies around the world are planning our first trip to the Red Planet in 30 years’ time. That means the first Martian is at primary school somewhere in the world right now.
When I was working with the British astronaut Tim Peake he told me that “Mars is on for ten year olds”.
This 45 minute interactive talk – packed full of stunning visuals – will inspire your students to dream about their future in the solar system while cementing many aspects of the KS2 science curriculum.
With a 10 minute Q&A afterwards, they’ll also get all of their burning space questions answered.

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'Wrong Thinking', 'Mistakes' & Perseverance! - The James Dyson story (KS2)
Talk

'Wrong Thinking', 'Mistakes' & Perseverance! - The James Dyson story (KS2)

8 February 2023
11am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Year 5 and 6

The James Dyson Foundation

LIVE ONLINE TALK WITH Q&A

THIS SESSION WILL COVER

Come and hear a member of the James Dyson Foundation talk about Sir James Dyson and his Dyson story.

 

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Cyber Security Workshop
Workshop

Cyber Security Workshop

8 February 2023
10am
via MS Teams
Booking advised
Year 5 and 6

This workshop aimed at Year 5 or 6 pupils will explore how cyber security experts protect computers against cyber criminals.

Students will create a simple program in Scratch capable of hacking a pin number.

They will then think up ideas about how to protect against this form of attack.

NB: Students will need a computer with access to the internet to take part in the workshop.

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Memory Games! BUILD A NEURON CHALLENGE Part 1 Primary
Show

Memory Games! BUILD A NEURON CHALLENGE - Part 1&2

Braintastic! Science - WHFT only, sorry!

6 February 2023
Pre-record - available Monday-Friday
Booking advised
Key Stage 1 & 2

AVAILABLE TO WHITE HORSE FEDERATION TRUST SCHOOLS ONLY

Part 1: Pre-recorded introduction video. Watch at a time to suit you.
Part 2: Optional hands-on class activity
(Part 3: See Friday session)

Build a Neuron Challenge (watch on-demand & complete optional challenge in class)
This action-packed session introduces students to the wonderful world of neurons- the cells that make up their brains. It challenges them to build their own neuron rube goldberg machine, guiding them through the engineering design process as they imagine, plan, create, test and improve their machines. Then, the whole class connects up their neurons into a giant brain-like network! Complete this challenge with your class at a time to suit you throughout the week.
Memory Games online show (Friday 10 Feb)

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Fartology
Show

FARTOLOGY - THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS SCIENCE SHOW

By Gastronaut, Supported by Catalent

7 February 2023
10am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Key Stage 1 & 2

BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates takes you on an unforgettable, explosive edible adventure exploring the bizarre science behind our food. 
This is a food show like no other: expect vortex cannons, explosions, glowing drinks, edible chemical reactions, colour-changing cocktails and loads of audience interaction in an hilarious and thoroughly educational show. Stefan is renowned for his world-class science and food shows.

This will be a pre-recorded show, made especially for the Festival of Tomorrow, followed by a live Q&A with Stefan, himself! 
The show includes a quiz and worksheet for follow up in class.

Book now
Bubbles and Potions
Show

Bubbles and Potions

Dr Jo Science Solutions

6 February 2023
10am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Early Years & KS1

We will be exploring bubbles, blowing bubbles, observing bubbles and their properties, making fizzing potions, colour changing potions, harnessing the power of bubbles to inflate balloons and make mini lava lamps.  
Optional: Join in with activities during the session, or choose activities to do with your class as a follow up after the live show.

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LET'S GO ON A MARS MISSION
Talk

LET'S GO ON A MARS MISSION

With Colin Stuart

6 February 2023
11am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Key Stage 2

Are you teaching the first Martian?
The first person to walk on Mars is already alive.

When Neil Armstrong became the first astronaut on the Moon he was 38 years old. Space agencies around the world are planning our first trip to the Red Planet in 30 years’ time. That means the first Martian is at primary school somewhere in the world right now.
When I was working with the British astronaut Tim Peake he told me that “Mars is on for ten year olds”.
This 45 minute interactive talk – packed full of stunning visuals – will inspire your students to dream about their future in the solar system while cementing many aspects of the KS2 science curriculum.
With a 10 minute Q&A afterwards, they’ll also get all of their burning space questions answered.

Book now
'Wrong Thinking', 'Mistakes' & Perseverance! - The James Dyson story (KS2)
Talk

'Wrong Thinking', 'Mistakes' & Perseverance! - The James Dyson story (KS2)

Supported by The James Dyson Foundation

8 February 2023
11am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Year 5 and 6

The James Dyson Foundation

LIVE ONLINE TALK WITH Q&A

THIS SESSION WILL COVER

Come and hear a member of the James Dyson Foundation talk about Sir James Dyson and his Dyson story.

 

Book now
UNMASKED - THE SCIENCE OF SUPERHEROES - ALIEN WORLDS
Talk

UNMASKED - THE SCIENCE OF SUPERHEROES - ALIEN WORLDS

Professor Robert Walsh, University of Central Lancashire

8 February 2023
10am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Key Stage 2

Don a super-suit, boot up your artificial brain and grab your alien sidekick as we explore the astounding world of science and superheroes!

With Professor Robert Walsh, we will explore the chances that alien life could evolve elsewhere in our galaxy and would that life be intelligent?

Also, if alien life does exist, how could they travel the vast distances across different star systems and end up in our own neighbourhood of planet Earth?

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Cyber Security Workshop
Workshop

Cyber Security Workshop

Barefoot Computing, from BCS

8 February 2023
10am
via MS Teams
Booking advised
Year 5 and 6

This workshop aimed at Year 5 or 6 pupils will explore how cyber security experts protect computers against cyber criminals.

Students will create a simple program in Scratch capable of hacking a pin number.

They will then think up ideas about how to protect against this form of attack.

NB: Students will need a computer with access to the internet to take part in the workshop.

Book now
Spaceport Cornwall and the first ever UK rocket launch!
Talk

Spaceport Cornwall and the first ever UK rocket launch!

With Dave Pollard, from Spaceport Cornwall

9 February 2023
10am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Key Stage 2

An introduction to Spaceport Cornwall and the first ever launch from UK soil and what this means for young people in the UK.

In January 2023 Spaceport Cornwall will became home of the first ever satellite and rocket launch into space from the UK.

The UK Space sector is growing quickly and this presentation will highlight some of the opportunities within the sector and look at the positive developments taking place in the South West.

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Electricity!
Workshop

Electricity!

Sphere Science, supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (UKRI)

Morning and afternoon sessions available
In-school workshop
Booking advised
Key Stage 1

Sessions available throughout the week Monday 6th to Friday 10th Feb

Pupils carry out experiments that sent message using very long circuits, look at different materials that conduct electricity using a ‘face’ with glowing eyes, squeaking voice and a bow tie, making a train work using a battery and battery holder, an introduction to making circuits and using an electrical alarm.
 
Five of the activities will be running at once so five helpers, either adults or Y5 or Y6 pupils would be needed. The workshop leader will come to the school with all the equipment and materials for the workshop.

 

Solar Circuits
Workshop

Solar Circuits

Sphere Science, supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (UKRI)

Morning and afternoon sessions available
In-school workshop
Booking advised
Key Stage 2

Sessions available throughout the week Monday 6th to Friday 10th Feb

Creating electrical circuits using a variety of different components are explored practically by pupils during the Solar Circuit workshop. The workshop leader leading the class through the activities in person.


"Highly organised, well-resourced and, with a wide range of activities, children were expected to discover rather than being spoon-fed."

 

Space (KS1)
Workshop

Space (KS1)

Sphere Science, supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (UKRI)

Morning and afternoon sessions available
In-school workshop
Booking advised
Key Stage 1

Sessions available throughout the week Monday 6th to Friday 10th Feb

Rockets, spinners, whirly gigs and a shadow model are explored practically by pupils during the KS1 Space workshop with the workshop leader remotely leading the class through the activities.


" A big heartfelt ‘thank you’ for your fantastic Rockets Workshop today! We really appreciate the time and effort that you put in to give the children a great learning experience (and me!).  
Year 2 absolutely loved it and I have a few great photos that have been shared by parents already.”

Space (KS2)
Workshop

Space (KS2)

Sphere Science, supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (UKRI)

Morning and afternoon sessions available
In-school workshop
Booking advised
Key Stage 2

Sessions available throughout the week Monday 6th to Friday 10th Feb

A set of activities about phases of the moon, the solar system, stars and shadows.

Pupils also use and evaluate scientific models.

The Sun
Workshop

The Sun

Sphere Science, supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (UKRI)

Morning and afternoon sessions available
In-school workshop
Booking advised
Key Stage 1 & 2 (yrs 2-6)

Sessions available throughout the week Monday 6th to Friday 10th Feb

This allows pupils to discuss observations and collect data from the activities on Light, Heat and Plasma. The pupils use press and point thermometers, spinners, plasma balls and neon lights. “Thank you for the opportunity of trying all the equipment. The children really enjoyed all the activities.”

This can take place in the classroom and two other adults are needed to help run two of the activities after the introduction by the workshop leader. The workshop leader will come to the school with all the equipment and materials for the workshop. The final timetable for the day will be organised with the workshop leader and the school.

BUILD A NEURON CHALLENGE Part 3 Primary
Show

BUILD A NEURON CHALLENGE - Part 3!

Braintastic! Science - WHFT only, sorry!

10 February 2023
10am
Via Zoom
Booking advised
Key Stage 1 & 2

AVAILABLE TO WHITE HORSE FEDERATION TRUST SCHOOLS ONLY

In this interactive science show students discover how the brain changes when we learn new things. Through a series of memory games and quizzes, we explore how memories are stored in the brain, and cover tips and tricks for making the most of their memories.
This will build on the Build a Neuron Challenge activity, as we look at how the structure of and connections between neurons change as you learn new things. But it will still work for anyone who hasn’t done the optional activity. 

Space - Planetarium Shows
Show

Space - Planetarium Shows

ExplorerDome, supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (UKRI)

This event is now fully booked!

Artificial Intelligence & its uses in the real world
Workshop

Artificial Intelligence & its uses in the real world

With Intel UK

This event is now fully booked!

Internet of Things
Workshop

Internet of Things

With Intel UK

This event is now fully booked!

Swindon teacher
Swindon teacher
Swindon teacher
Science Lead - Primary School

Engaging and insightful workshop

The workshop was very engaging and insightful. The children and staff both loved all of the activities and all could feel like they could join in.

- Swindon teacher

It linked in really well with our Science topic!

It linked in really well with our Science topic and helped children link their learning to a wider range of topics.

- Swindon teacher

Simple activities that evoked so much discussion!

The activities were simple, but evoked so much discussion amongst the children and staff. Each activity brought science into the real world and helped children make that link between what they learn in class and everything they experience around theme that link between what they learn in class and everything they experience around them

- Swindon teacher

Feedback pouring in

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the work that went into the Festival of Tomorrow. The feedback has been pouring in and I have some very happy teachers, parents and - most importantly - some inspired and enthusiastic young Scientists too”  

- Science Lead - Primary School

There's more FREE fun science, art and entertainment throughout half term and in the Festival of Tomorrow 2023 family festival on 17 and 18 February.

Download Festival of Tomorrow flyer for parents