--- title: "Science Sparks Curiosity at St Charles’ Catholic Primary School" url: "https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-20-science-sparks-curiosity-at-st-charles-catholic-primary-school" school: "St Charles Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01388 814285 **Email:** office@stcharles.bhcet.org.uk # Science Sparks Curiosity at St Charles’ Catholic Primary School 20 October 2026 ![](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/853780153_1598952097888009_583864503578238219_n.jpeg)![](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/853155704_1573695707416622_3119730265345843219_n.jpeg) Pupils at St Charles’ Catholic Primary School in Spennymoor enjoyed an exciting and educational science experience yesterday as they took part in **Energy LIVE!**, a fascinating show presented by Thomas from **The Royal Institution**. The audience-led event gave children the opportunity to explore different stores of energy and discover how energy affects everyday life. Through a series of engaging fire-based demonstrations, Thomas brought the topic to life, helping pupils understand complex scientific vocabulary in a fun, memorable and accessible way. Throughout the show, children learned about different types of energy, including **elastic energy** and **gravitational energy**, while developing their understanding of how energy is stored and transferred. The interactive demonstrations encouraged pupils to think scientifically, ask questions and engage fully with the learning experience. The visit proved to be a fantastic opportunity to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for science. Pupils were highly engaged throughout the performance and left with a greater understanding of the world around them, along with plenty of exciting science facts to share at home. The learning continued into the evening, with families invited to take part in a special follow-up show. The school would like to thank everyone who was able to attend and enjoy the experience alongside their children. The support shown by families is greatly appreciated and helps to create memorable learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Events such as **Energy LIVE!** help bring learning to life, inspiring young minds and encouraging a lifelong interest in science and discovery. [Enrichment](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/enrichment) [ New Trim Trail Opens at St Charles Catholic Primary School Following Years of Fundraising and Pupil Leadership](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-14-new-trim-trail-opens-at-st-charles-catholic-primary-school-following-years-of-fundraising) [St Charles' Pupils Represent School Community at Spennymoor Remembrance Sunday Service ](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-09-st-charles-pupils-represent-school-community-at-spennymoor-remembrance-sunday-service) ![St Charles Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-charles-catholic-primary-school-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Charles Catholic Primary School Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6SL 01388 814285 - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stcharlesrcvaprimary/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stcharles_spennymoor/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Charles Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stcharles.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)