Science Club

The NSC Science Club aims to:

• foster and improve members’ understanding of Science and Technology; and

• provide the Centre with ready access to a pool of young, talented individuals who add value to the various activities that the Centre offers.

The Science Club started in January 2001 and was initially intended for children 11+ years. However, the members enjoyed the activities so much that they felt it should be shared and soon brought along their younger siblings. The club has since grown from 35 to 80 members.

Science Club meetings resumed in January 2006 on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month for two hours. In addition to the regular under 12 years and 12 years-15 years age groups, a CXC science based group was piloted.

The Science Club attempts to marry the objectives of the Ministry of Education’s Science Syllabi with fun and interactive workshops.

For SciTechKnoFest 2006 - The Environment Our Space , Our Place “ , the under 12s performed both the round and figure of eight dances that honey bees do in their search for food.

The 12-15 year olds performed the play - ‘So it is important’ - which explored the choices of subjects at CXC, with particular reference to Science.

After SciTechKnoFest, Mr Derek Downer trained the Science Club members in the art of puppetry. The older members performed a delightful black light puppet show at Christmas at the Science Centre, while the younger members performed with sock puppets they made.

Events like these provide an opportunity for members to showcase their talents and achievements and help to build self-confidence and a spirit of camaraderie among youngsters.

For meeting dates, continue to check the NSC schedule of activities.

Interested in joining the Science Club?  Download a membership form here.

Written February 2007