Students from St Paul’s Way Secondary recently visited the Centre of the Cell at Queen Mary University of London, taking part in an exciting and interactive experience designed to deepen their understanding of cells, the human body and the science behind medicine.

During the visit, students explored how the human body is made up of cells and learned about cell division, including how cells divide and develop as an embryo forms. They also discovered how genes and our environment can affect the way cells work, and how researchers are working to understand and treat diseases.

A highlight of the visit was the interactive Cell Pod, where students became the first school group to take part in a range of engaging science based activities. Games included Gene Quest, Cell Trumps, Lab Bench Chaos, Asthma Dodge, Baby Grow and Killer Cells. Students could even take on the role of a robot exploring different parts of a cell or race through tunnels representing the intestines while collecting bacteria points.

They even learned about the role of helicopters at the Royal London Hospital and explored how medical professionals and researchers work to understand and tackle disease.

The experience offered students an exciting insight into the possibilities within science and medicine, while showing how knowledge can be applied to solve real world challenges.

Visits such as this reflect our mission of providing transformational education for all, giving every student the opportunity to explore new subjects, develop their curiosity and discover pathways that could shape their future.