STEMFEST 2026

More than 400 pupils from 14 schools came together with a large number of RHS pupils for STEMFest 2026, an exciting celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths designed to inspire curiosity and showcase how STEM connects to real-world careers.

This year, STEMFest partnered with Sizewell C, giving pupils a unique insight into how STEM underpins major infrastructure projects and careers in the energy sector. Sizewell C’s Power Up programme, delivered by Skill Supply, was also onsite delivering a hands-on skills workshop while highlighting future careers linked to the Sizewell C project.

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Pupils took part in a wide range of interactive activities, from launching rocket balloons to coding Sphero robots, examining owl pellets with the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, experimenting with nitrogen, piloting drones, using a hover board and exploring the universe inside the immersive Wonderdome planetarium. Pupils also had the pleasure of seeing some energetic science shows delivered by the prestigious The Royal Institution, offering also valuable professional development for some of our visiting Science specialists.

Outdoor sessions encouraged scientific observation, with pupils scanning the tower to spot peregrine falcons and learn about wildlife monitoring, using binoculars and telescopes from Viking Optics, while indoor workshops explored careers and surveying equipment used in Civil Engineering and construction, delivered by 'GAP', psychology, and Crumble coding. There was also some plant machinery on the parade square, all delivered and supported by Strabag and GAP, who we work alongside with our DEC project work with Year 7-9 classes in Design and Technology

Pupil Involvement

Years 7-9.