How do you make a paper rocket fly? Jacari pupils, families, and volunteers spent the morning finding out, with a wonderful trip to Science Oxford earlier this month. We were thrilled to participate in a wide array of activities on offer in Science Oxford’s exploration zone, with some excellent rockets launched by our young people!

- "What was your favourite part of the day?"
- "Everything!“
_{Jacari pupil}

Located in Headington, Science Oxford aims to inspire all young people to get involved in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), showing that science can be for everyone. The centre has a range of interactive exhibits, and Jacari pupils could happily have spent even longer enjoying all there was to see in the exploration zone. Tasks included learning about the crystalisation of ice, constructing electrical circuits, and a close look at some fossils - we think Jacari parents enjoyed the experience just as much as our pupils! Some of the activities presented quite a challenge, and Jacari pupils did a great job rearranging their circuits until they finally lit up the lightbulbs. We were glad to have our volunteers on hand to assist - thank you to our four regular volunteers for their excellent support on the day.

I just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to Jacari for organizing such a wonderful event! Langjia and I truly enjoyed the trip—it was a fantastic opportunity for the children to explore the wonders of science, have fun, and make new friends along the way.”
_{Jacari parent}

The trip brought together pupils from across all of Jacari Oxford’s primary schools, with parents and siblings invited along as well. We were grateful for the kind financial support of Science Oxford, as well as the warm and welcoming atmosphere at the centre. The morning finished with an opportunity to share snacks together, and some of our families stayed behind to explore Science Oxford’s woodland area, microscopes in hand. We really enjoyed getting to know our families better, and we are already looking forward to our next event!