Sixty-three secondary and baccalaureate students in Roses will present 15 scientific experiments at the town's annual Science Day. The event, held on 15 May 2026, aims to encourage scientific experimentation and shared learning among students and the wider community.
The initiative is part of the Roses Educational Environment Plan, a joint effort by primary and secondary schools and the local council. It provides a space for collaboration and networking, giving students an active role in their education and bringing science closer to the entire educational community and the general public.
This year's 53rd Science Day will feature students from Institut Cap Norfeu, Institut Illa de Rodes, and Centre Escolar Empordà. Each of the 15 experiments has been designed, prepared, and will be led by the students themselves.
Primary School Participation
Two hundred and five Year 6 primary school students from Roses will attend the event throughout the morning. They will participate actively in four experiments per group. The visit methodology has been carefully planned to ensure learning, interaction, and order during the morning session.
The fair will be open to the public, with a special invitation extended to students' families. This allows parents to see the scientific activities their children are developing firsthand.
Experiments from Institut Cap Norfeu include 'Still Water', 'The Magic of Colours', 'Genetic Fingerprint', 'The Fakir Balloon', and 'Bouncing Bubbles'. Institut Illa de Rodes will present 'The Force of Friction', 'Da Vinci's Bridge', 'Hot Ice', 'The Magic Liquid', and 'What You Don't Know About Fungi in Food'. Centre Escolar Empordà's contributions are 'Colour Changes with Electromagnetism', 'Does Vision Deceive Us?', 'Element Detectives I', 'Why Doesn't the Snail Grow Horns Anymore?', and 'Particle Physics, Let's Build an Accelerator!'.
Concluding Scientific Lecture
To conclude the day, students can attend a scientific lecture on chemical experimentation. Josep Duran from the University of Girona's Chemistry Department will deliver the talk at 12.30pm at the Municipal Theatre. This session offers further insight into scientific principles and practical application.
