Sandwich jamboree shares joys of STEM with Kent schoolchildren

DISCOVERY Park in Sandwich opened its doors for the East Kent Science Jamboree last month, hosting a record-breaking 1,500 children from 51 Kent schools for a two-day science spectacular.

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Led by the STEM Hub at Canterbury Christ Church University and supported by Pfizer, the inspirational day introduced school pupils to science in action and demonstrated how STEM subjects impact everyday life.

The jamboree has been held annually for 30 years, and aims to spark a love of science in the next generation. The event brings together local businesses and organisations to run inspirational workshops to deliver fun and practical learning.

Young people launched rockets with the Royal Engineers Museum to learn about the forces behind propulsion, and built their own eyeballs with Canterbury Christ Church University Health to understand the anatomy of sight.

Pfizer's team taught children about rainbows and refraction, as well as hosting sessions on identifications of bugs and using balloons to demonstrate electrostatic energy.