The value of extra-curricular science clubs

By Catherine Smith2014-11-18T10:13:00

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Catherine reflects on her extra-curricular science clubs and what she and the students gain from them

I run a science club for our post-16 students in which they complete a Gold CREST award. This is a big time commitment, not only for me, but also on the part of our excellent technicians who support the students in their work.

So why do I fight to keep one evening a week free of meetings to run the club year after year, and how does it impact the school and students?

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