--- title: "Science Day Sparks Curiosity at Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School in Tow Law" url: "https://blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-09-science-day-sparks-curiosity-at-blessed-john-duckett-catholic-primary-school-in-tow-law" school: "Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01388 731082 **Email:** office@blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk # Science Day Sparks Curiosity at Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School in Tow Law 9 November 2026 ![](https://blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/885312324_1433732935626021_6933416105529160751_n.jpg)![](https://blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/886376562_1433733242292657_6552150783708992035_n.jpg) Pupils, staff and families at **Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School in Tow Law** enjoyed an exciting and memorable Science Day, packed with learning, discovery and dramatic demonstrations. The school was delighted to welcome **Usmaa from The Royal Institution**, who delivered two engaging science shows throughout the day. The first session, which was attended by the whole school, focused on the science of food. Pupils explored fascinating scientific concepts linked to what we eat and gained a deeper understanding of the role science plays in everyday life. Later in the day, families joined pupils for a special community show all about **rocket science**. The interactive presentation captured everyone's imagination and demonstrated some of the principles behind space travel through a range of exciting experiments. The highlights for many children were the spectacular demonstrations, including plenty of bangs and bursts of fire, which brought the science to life and kept audiences captivated from start to finish. As part of the visit, pupils were also introduced to **The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures**, a long-running series designed to inspire young people with a passion for science. Children interested in finding out more can watch the lectures on the BBC: [Royal Institution Christmas Lectures](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00pmbqq/royal-institution-christmas-lectures?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFFY0JldlVKamtOdGgzekpZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHzwYrZMUltap-j1ZdWW1txoE77WYDPcgncZ_iuTJvQH8YA3WiZeQrHlUcgSW_aem_7awcpnMJ_Yyh6EtyCCbDFQ). The day provided a wonderful opportunity for pupils and families to experience science in a fun and engaging way, helping to spark curiosity and encourage the next generation of scientists. [Enrichment](https://blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/enrichment) [ Top SATs Results at Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School](https://blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-20-top-sats-results-at-blessed-john-duckett-catholic-primary-school) ![Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/blessed-john-duckett-catholic-primary-school/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School Smith Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 4AU 01388 731082 - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Teams FAQ](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/blessedjohnduckett) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/blessedjohnduckett/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)