--- title: "BAE Systems Roadshow Brings STEM to Life for  Years 7 and 8 " url: "https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/news/2026-02-06-bae-systems-roadshow-brings-stem-to-life-for-years-7-and-8" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # BAE Systems Roadshow Brings STEM to Life for Years 7 and 8 ![Image of BAE Systems Roadshow Brings STEM to Life for Years 7 and 8 ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/news/IMG_1101.JPEG) 6 February 2026 An appreciation of STEM (Science, technology, Engineering and Maths) is an important part of our curricular and extra-curricular offering at Priory as it delves into so many skills that are desirable across all careers. As well as the academic skills it promotes creativity, problem solving and resilience. All of these were investigated during Thursday’s BAE Systems’ roadshow. Years 7 and 8 took part in this assembly where they explored the world of material science from the tiniest atoms to applications such as Aluminium and Kevlar's use in air travel due to their properties. Pupils learnt about thermochromic (colour change due to temperature) and hydrochromic (colour change due to water) paints and using real life demonstrations they had hands on experience of this working. The assembly also, importantly discussed different routes into engineering and other careers discussing both university and apprenticeship routes, very much emphasising that there is not one correct route, it is what suits the individual’s needs the best. The team who came into the school were very positive about our pupils and the way that they engaged with the assembly. We look forward to working with them again in the future. Assistant Leader of Science, Mrs Potter, who arranged the event commented: “These opportunities are vital for giving pupils insight into how what they are learning in the classroom is actually used in the real world and how the skills they are developing are going to be instrumental for their future careers. “Pupils can now use this event to add to their 'Bright Futures' section of the Priory Plus Award. It is great that this also contributes towards our Priory Pledge of enabling all pupils to be able to complete their Priory Plus Award.” ![](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/images/news/IMG_1110.JPEG) [Science](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/news/tag/science) [Technology](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/news/tag/technology) [Careers](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/news/tag/careers) [ Year 8 Fundraisers Present Cheque to Barnardo’s](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/news/2026-02-05-year-8-fundraisers-present-cheque-to-barnardo-s) [Pancake Day Comes Early at Priory ](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/news/2026-02-10-pancake-day-comes-early-at-priory) ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/parents/newsletters) - [OFSTED](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Online Payments](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/parents/internet-payments) - [Staff Contact](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/staff/staff-contact-list) - [Vacancies](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/staff/vacancies) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priorystc) - [X](https://twitter.com/@priorystc) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penworthampriory/) Penwortham Priory Academy Trust is operating as a single academy trust. It is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England with Company Number 08133703 School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://penwortham-priory-academy.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)