在惠灵顿（中国）教育集团杭州校区，我们始终致力于以探索为起点、以好奇为动力，引领学生走进真实而广阔的科学世界。今年的科学周，我们通过丰富多样的实验活动、跨学科探索与互动体验，让学生在亲手操作中感受科学的魅力，在不断发问中激发对世界的深层兴趣。

周一上午，小学部以一场启发思维的科学周集会拉开了今年科学周的序幕。今年的主题为 “科学家与科学+”——旨在帮助孩子理解科学家如何推动世界前进，以及科学是如何与不同领域交叉融合、共同驱动社会发展的。

集会伊始，Carina老师便向全体学生抛出了两个发人深省的问题：

这两个开放式提问迅速点燃了学生们的好奇心，也为接下来的探索铺垫了思考基础。

随后，来自一木禾（杭州）生物科技有限公司的吴老师为学生们带来题为 《AI打造超级食物》 的专题分享。她从最贴近生活的食物讲起，向孩子们介绍了“育种”的科学原理、植物为什么需要人类的帮助、以及人工智能如何在现代农业中发挥关键作用——通过她生动的讲解，学生们了解到科技不仅存在于实验室，也在悄然改变着每天出现在我们餐桌上的每一粒粮食。

来自浙江人形机器人创新中心的罗老师以 《机器人进化：从图纸上的构想，到身边的伙伴》 为主题，带领学生们踏上了一段跨越 70 余年的机器人发展之旅。从20世纪50年代最初的概念机，到今天拥有“人工大脑”的智能伙伴；从工业机器臂到陪伴型服务机器人，她以丰富的案例展示了人工智能如何赋能机器人，让它们更好地理解并服务于人类。

孩子们在惊叹之余，也第一次意识到：科技的发展并非遥不可及，而是正在他们的生活中悄然发生。

在两场高质量的分享之后，几位学生代表登台，与两位嘉宾进行了圆桌问答。孩子们提出的问题既直接又富有创意，嘉宾们认真而耐心地回应每一个问题，不仅解答了孩子们的疑惑，更鼓励他们继续保持提问的勇气与探索的动力。

集会之外，小学部还在课堂内进行了教育新范式的尝试——将人形机器人引入真实教学场景。在师生共同参与的互动环节中，机器人向学生提问、解说知识点，甚至能根据学生的反馈调整互动方式。孩子们不仅学习知识，更体会到科技如何真正改变学习方式，为未来教育带来了更多可能性。

回顾这一周的科学探索之旅，我们看到，在惠立的课堂里，每一个孩子都化身为勇于提问、乐于求知的小小科学家。他们在实验中发现问题，在合作中寻找答案，在互动中理解科学的价值。每一次尝试，都是好奇心与智慧的碰撞；每一双闪亮的眼睛，都折射着科学带来的无限可能。

中学部今年的科学周带领学生深入探索科学概念、参与实践实验，并通过互动式探究活动激发学习兴趣，培育对科学的热爱。活动涵盖物理、化学、生物等多个领域，让学生与教师都经历了一段难忘的探索之旅，让好奇心驱动他们踏上一段精彩的科学旅程。

除了周五的科学周集会外，学生还在一周内参与了多项课堂探究活动。其中包括：制作 DIY 机器人以探索物理学中的力、运动与能量；自制泡泡浴球以研究化学反应；以及通过葡萄进行 DNA 提取实验，以更直观地理解分子生物学。这些活动不仅挑战了学生的思维，也促进了解决问题的能力，并进一步加深他们对科学现象的理解。本学年的科学周同样凸显了团队合作、批判性思维和创造力的重要性，学生们共同协作解决问题并进行实验。

这是真正庆祝“科学奇迹”的一周，更是一段激励下一代创新者、探索者与思考者的旅程。

At Wellington College Education (China) – Hangzhou, we remain committed to placing exploration at the starting point and curiosity at the heart of learning, guiding our pupils into a genuine and expansive world of science. During this year's Science Week, a wide range of hands-on experiments, cross-disciplinary enquiries and interactive experiences enabled pupils to discover the beauty of science through practical investigation, while inspiring a deeper interest in the world through continuous questioning.

On Monday morning, the Primary School opened this year's Science Week with a thought-provoking Science Week Assembly. The theme, 'Scientists and Science +', aimed to help pupils understand how scientists drive the world forward and how science intersects with various fields to support society's growth and innovation.

At the start of the assembly, Ms Carina posed two inspiring questions to all pupils:

These open-ended prompts immediately sparked pupils' curiosity and laid the foundation for deeper thinking throughout the week.

The assembly then welcomed Ms Wu from Yimuhe (Hangzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., who delivered an engaging talk titled 'AI for Super-Food'. Beginning with the foods pupils encounter every day, she introduced the scientific principles behind plant breeding, explained why plants sometimes need human support, and demonstrated the crucial role artificial intelligence now plays in modern agriculture. Through her vivid explanations, pupils realised that science is not confined to laboratories—it is quietly reshaping every grain of food that reaches our tables.

Following this, Ms Jacqueline Luo from Zhejiang Humanoid Robotics Innovation Centre led pupils on a fascinating journey through more than 70 years of robot development with her talk, 'Robot Evolution: From Blueprints to Everyday Companions.' From the conceptual machines of the 1950s to today's intelligent robots equipped with 'artificial brains', and from industrial robotic arms to service robots designed for companionship, she demonstrated how artificial intelligence empowers robots to better understand and support human needs. Pupils were not only amazed but also gained their first real sense that technological progress is already woven into their everyday lives.

After the two insightful presentations, several pupil representatives joined both guests on stage for a round-table discussion. The pupils' questions were direct, imaginative and full of curiosity. The guests responded with patience and clarity, addressing pupils' doubts while encouraging them to keep asking questions and continue exploring the world around them.

Beyond the assembly, the Primary School also undertook an innovative approach to classroom learning by introducing humanoid robots into real teaching scenarios. During interactive sessions involving both teachers and pupils, the robots asked questions, explained concepts and even adjusted their responses based on pupil feedback. Through these activities, pupils not only acquired new knowledge but also experienced firsthand how technology can transform learning, unlocking exciting possibilities for future education.

Reflecting on this week's scientific journey, it is clear that every pupil in our classrooms became a curious young scientist—keen to question, eager to explore and brave in seeking answers. They discovered problems through experiments, found solutions through collaboration, and understood the value of science through meaningful interaction. Each attempt was a spark between curiosity and wisdom; every bright pair of eyes reflected the boundless possibilities that science offers.

This year's Science Week was an exciting exploration of scientific concepts, hands-on experiments, and interactive investigations designed to inspire curiosity and foster a love for science among our KS3 pupils. With a diverse range of activities spanning physics, chemistry, biology and more, Science Week proved to be an unforgettable experience for learners and educators alike, allowing their inquisitiveness to take them on an exciting science journey driven by curiosity.

In addition to the Friday assembly, pupils also took part in In-Class Investigations throughout the week. These included building a DIY robot to explore forces, motion, and energy in physics; creating bath bombs to investigate chemical reactions in chemistry; and performing DNA extraction using grapes for a hands-on look at molecular biology. Each activity challenged pupils' thinking, encouraged problem-solving, and deepened their understanding of scientific phenomena. Science Week 2025-2026 also highlighted the importance of teamwork, critical thinking and creativity, as pupils worked together to solve problems and conduct experiments.

It was a week that truly celebrated the marvels of science and inspired the next generation of innovators, explorers and thinkers.