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Nantwich school awarded Primary Science Quality Mark

Nantwich school awarded Primary Science Quality Mark

Staff and pupils at Calveley Primary School near Nantwich have the right chemistry when it comes to teaching science.

That’s according to a national scheme which recognises excellence in the way teachers deliver lessons and provide opportunities to pupils.

June 19, 2024
Nantwich Museum ‒ Plants, Medicines and Poisons

Nantwich Museum ‒ Plants, Medicines and Poisons

Nantwich Museum has unveiled its first round of events as part of its Summer of Science Festival.

It includes talks, demonstrations and family activities focussing on plants, chemicals, and their uses in medical remedies over the ages.

August 4, 2023
FEATURE: Five tips for running a safe classroom science practical

FEATURE: Five tips for running a safe classroom science practical

Science is one of the few subjects in school that provides students with elements of practical learning.

Whether that is through handling experiments, developing an understanding of safety principles or gathering data and results, the importance of this subject should not be lost on pupils.

November 19, 2021
Nantwich Museum opens Joseph Priestley exhibition

Nantwich Museum opens Joseph Priestley exhibition

Nantwich Museum has opened its “From Nantwich to Oxygen: Joseph Priestley’s Journey of Discovery” exhibition.

The fascinating insight into one of Nantwich’s most famous sons is held in the Millennium Gallery and runs until Saturday October 26.

August 22, 2019
Science experiments at Nantwich Museum Family Fun Day

Science experiments at Nantwich Museum Family Fun Day

Science is the order of the day at a drop-in Family Fun Day at Nantwich Museum tomorrow (July 29).

The museum is partnering with Keele University Sustainability Hub to run drop-in “eco detectives” sessions for families and small groups.

July 28, 2017
Hundreds of Crewe and Nantwich girl guides enjoy Science Day

Hundreds of Crewe and Nantwich girl guides enjoy Science Day

More than 200 girls from Weaver Division (Crewe and Nantwich) Rainbows, Brownies and Girlguiding groups united for a Science Day.


Interactive workshops were set up across South Cheshire College, where girls visited each pod in their individual groups.

November 19, 2016
Nantwich school to broadcast eclipse live for students

Nantwich school to broadcast eclipse live for students

A Nantwich school is showing education has no boundaries – by planning to stream the solar eclipse live to students and staff!

Technicians at Brine Leas Academy on Audlem Road is to stream the eclipse live on its Youtube Channel, and students in class can also see the recording later in the day.

March 19, 2015
Brine Leas School science class sparks evacuation

Brine Leas School science class sparks evacuation

Nantwich’s Brine Leas High School was evacuated today after an experiment in a science lab went wrong. Fumes were released during the chemistry class at Brine Leas on Audlem Road, prompting teachers to take swift action.

May 18, 2012