Come Celebrate the New Science Center with a Day of Hands-On Science Activities, Games and Fun for All Ages
WHAT:
Westtown School will hold Science Day at Westtown, a free, family-friendly event that’s open to the community on Saturday, April 12. The event will feature hands-on science experiments, demonstrations, games and more, as well as an official brief ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the new Science Center.
Attendees will get a chance to explore school’s 600-acre campus and experience the various aspects of Westtown’s flourishing science program. The school graduates an impressive number of students who go on to major in STEM subjects in college (1 out of 4 vs. national average of 1 out of 10).
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WHEN:
Saturday, April 12
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12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – Forensic lab experiments, Harry Potter chemistry potions
1:00 p.m. – Ribbon-cutting and dedication of new Science Center
1:30 p.m. – Artist talk and reception for Periodic Table Sculpture
Ongoing throughout the day: science scavenger hunt, live jazz band, Westtown Robotics Team demonstrations, walk through of heart model, human skill evolution exhibit, Nerf rocket experiment, plant sale (plants grown by Westtown students), and campus tours. Lunch and snacks will be available to purchase.
WHERE:
Westtown School
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
WHO:
- State Senate Majority Leader, Dominic F. Pileggi (PA-9)
- State Senator Edwin B. “Ted” Erickson (PA-26)
- State Representative Thomas Killion (PA-168)
- Community members of all ages
- Westtown School students, faculty, staff, families and friends
About Westtown School:
Westtown School is a co-ed Quaker day and boarding school serving Pre-K – 12th grade students. The school offers a challenging and diverse curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, service and social action. Since 1799, Westtown has been committed to character education and innovation. The school inspires and prepares graduates to become stewards and leaders of a better world. To learn more about Westtown School, visit: www.westtown.edu.