Year 6 pupils meet Baxter, the life-sized robot at BT headquarters

On Thursday 8 March, the Year 6 girls enjoyed a visit to the British Science Week Exhibition, organised by BT at its headquarters in Martlesham Heath, Suffolk. The pupils spent an afternoon exploring the BT Future Technologies Showcases and also participated in a wide range of hands-on activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in real-world contexts.

The girls particularly enjoyed meeting Baxter, a life-sized industrial robot, and also enjoyed using the latest VR equipment. As well as this, the pupils learnt about fibre-optic technology; explored the various uses of facial recognition software and discovered the complex mathematics and physics behind space exploration. The girls were complimented by staff and volunteers for their intelligent questions, and the high level of interest and enthusiasm that they displayed throughout the visit.