DRUMCHAPEL High is preparing to welcome budding young boffins from schools to encourage the next generation of inspired scientists.

Primary six pupils from Camstradden, Antonine, Drummore and Langfaulds primaries will all descend on the high school next week to take part in science activities around a Harry Potter or magic theme.

Experiments include making potions, wand magic – all under the direction of Drumchapel senior pupils volunteering to organise the event.

Heather Walsh, biology teacher at the school, told the Post the young pupils will be introduced to ambassadors for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) to encourage their future careers.

She said: “The main aim of this activity is to make a memorable, fun and engaging experience for pupils in the local community. It will bring together all P6 pupils from the local community, improve links between schools to encourage participation future events.

“We will be discussing possible career paths for students by finding out their interests and how this relates to a specific field in science.

“We hope to promote engagement not only in STEM subjects but to also provide them with a positive outlook of attending high school, especially to attend their local high school. This also promotes further engagement with other activities within the community.”

Biology, physics and chemistry are all on the cards as Drumchapel pupils share their passion.

Miss Walsh added: “We want to be a positive role model for all our students. I in particular want to encourage young girls into STEM subjects and careers.”

“We want to inspire young people interests in science early and build on this enthusiasm throughout their school years.

“With this being the first event of this kind in recent years for the school, we hope to see a marked increase in our young people picking STEM subjects and progressing through to higher and to future career choices.

“We are continuing to build on this through different activities in school for example our lunchtime science club which we have seen a positive uptake in participants.”