A huge from hello from the Great Science Share for Schools team!
You're here because you've been invited to take part in the Great Science Share for Schools 2023 event hosted at The University of Manchester. This information page contains further information about the event and how to register your interest in attending.
THE BIG IDEA
The Great Science Share for Schools is the award-winning campaign that invites 5-14 year olds to share their own scientific questions and investigations, to raise the profile of science in schools and communities, and to be inspired into science and engineering. If you’re not involved yet, find out more and register to take part on the website: www.greatscienceshare.org 
If you're new to Great Science Share for Schools, here's what it's all about
If you're new to Great Science Share for Schools, here's what it's all about
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER EVENT 

The Great Science Share for Schools event at the University of Manchester is a celebratory day for young people to share their science with a new audience in the brand new Engineering building near Oxford Road. 
  • The event will bring together approximately 30 primary schools from across Greater Manchester to share a science investigation of their choosing with each other.
  • All pupils will have a chance to share their science and visit other school stands to explore a wide range of scientific questions and evidence.
  • Every participating school will receive a certificate of engagement.
The Great Science Share for Schools is inclusive, non-competitive and collaborative, so there is NO REGISTRATION FEE for this event and we welcome pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds and interests.
YOUR PARTICIPATION 
THE INVESTIGATION
Each school will be allocated a 6ft table. In advance of the event, you will need to plan and undertake a table top science investigation that can be repeated on your stand. Gathering evidence and preparing the pupils to talk to others about their enquiry and what their evidence shows is key. We ask that all investigations that are child-led with your support. Your preparation should include any resources that support your investigation.

The 2023 campaign has an overarching theme of Science Around Us, and you may wish to theme your investigation around this, but it is not a requirement. 

You have received your invitation due to your involvement in the SEERIH professional learning programme, and you may decide to present an investigation related to your project work. The choice is yours with your pupils to decide. Details of your investigation will be submitted and agreed in advance by the GSSfS team.

If you have specific requirements to enable it to take place we will do our best to accommodate them. If we find that a number of schools are showcasing similar investigations, we may ask you to make adaptations. 
Check out a few highlights from last year's event!
Check out a few highlights from last year's event!
PUPIL POETRY AND DISPLAYS
As part of this year’s GSSfS, we’ve teamed up with Creative Manchester to encourage young people to share their science creatively through the Great Science Poetry Share. We’re asking that each school prepare a piece of poetry written by the class to be shared at the event. Poems may be published in the event brochure, or displayed on a pop-up stand created by your school.  Stimulus to get pupils thinking poetically about the Science Around Us are available on the GSSfS website. Find out more here.
New for 2023 - Profiling Places & Faces of Science in your locality.
A pop-up stand is a great way to enable other pupils to share their science. The idea is that you will be provided with a cardboard stand for your pupils to go to town with collage, photos, words etc. that represent science around you.  We will explain more about this at an induction webinar for event schools. 
This is a fun and creative opportunity to get the whole class involved.
KEY DETAILS
WHEN

Tuesday 13th June 2023
Arrive: 12.00pm
Start sharing! 12.30pm
Depart by: 3.00pm
 
We ask that your school group has had lunch prior to the start of the event. There are outdoor spaces near the venue.
WHO

Each school can bring 8 KS2 pupils and 2 supervising adults (i.e. two Teachers or one Teacher and one accompanying colleague/parent).
Teachers will remain responsible for safeguarding and pupils will not become the responsibility of the GSSfS team or the university whilst on site.  
WHERE

The University of Manchester’s brand new Engineering building at the Oxford Road Campus on Booth Street East. We’ll be occupying a premium space in the main foyer.
 
2 minutes walk to The Manchester Museum - newly opened in February 2023 - why not consider taking the pupils before you arrive at the Great Science Share event?

Note: GSSfS does not cover transportation costs to the venue. We encourage using nearby public transport options where possible. 
SUPPORT FROM ZEN EDUCATE!
This year we are supported by Zen Educate who provide Teacher, Tutor, TA and Cover Supervisor roles in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Cornwall and Devon.

Their offer to each school attending the event is for a free teacher supply cover for your first Zen booking and £50 towards your school library with every first-time staff booking! Find out more during the induction webinars.
Spaces are limited to ensure safety for all attendees, so please take this opportunity to secure a place for your school. 
GET INVOLVED!
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST 
Express your interest in attending by completing the short sign-up form as soon as possible before 26 April 2023.
We will confirm your place by email as soon as possible before 26 April 2023.
Express Interest Here
Once your place is confirmed, a breif outline of the investigation and scientific question will need to be submitted via this form 

Every school allocated a place must attend the webinar on 26 April.
Investigation Form
Event induction webinar
Wednesday 26 April, 3.45-4.45pm
Book your place HERE
It is essential a representative from your school attends the webinar. We will be sharing details about the day and guidance on your risk assessment. If you are not able to attend, please ask a colleague to book in your place.   
If you're not yet registered for the Great Science Share for Schools 2023, sign up here!

Access the full range of resources and share science digitally from across your school, not just at the University of Manchester event!
COMING UP FOR EVENT SCHOOLS...
SAVE THE DATES 2023

Mandatory event induction webinar: 26 April 
Risk Assessment submission deadline: 30 May
GSSfS UoM Event Day: 13 June

AND DON'T MISS THESE CAMPAIGN MILESTONES...

GSSfS Guided Enquiries NOW LIVE
Extend with Explorify resource launching soon
GSSfS partner resources for all age ranges coming soon
If you’d like more information then, as always, please do get in touch via email at greatscishare@manchester.ac.uk