In collaboration with Classroom Secrets, the Picture News team are hosting a brand-new live assembly to celebrate Science Week 2026, including a real experiment! Together, we’ll explore fascinating ocean depths, and reflect on the incredible biodiversity of our seas.The Live Assembly will show the team at Classroom Secrets conducting a real experiment! Using everyday household items, we’ll create a miniature ocean in a jar and discover the different zones of the sea, the creatures that live there, and how they survive in extreme conditions. Science Week 2026 - Ocean Depths: What Lies Beneath? LIVE assembly for KS1 and KS2Wednesday 11th March 20269:15am – 9:45amSuitable for KS1 and KS2 children (and their teachers)Hosted on ZoomRegister for the Science Week Live Assembly here What is the theme for Science Week 2026?The Science Week 2026 theme is ‘Curiosity: What’s Your Question?’This aims to emphasise the importance of asking questions to spark new ideas and developments in the world of science! Why cover Science Week in school?There are so many reasons to celebrate Science Week in school – from supporting subject coverage, to inspiring future scientists! Here are just a few reasons to mark Science Week 2026:Encourages children to be inquisitive and curiousHighlights real-world examples of STEM subjectsSupports children to ask questions about the world around themBuilds on inquiry-based learning! Bring Science Week to life in school, and register for the Science Week Live Assembly here!
