During the half-term break, Mr Dalby and Miss Jackson led ten Upper Sixth Physics students on an unforgettable trip to Geneva.

The group explored the Musée d’Histoire des Sciences, climbed the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, toured the United Nations and the Red Cross Museum, and enjoyed a fascinating walk through Geneva’s historic old town.

The highlight of the trip was, of course, a visit to CERN — the world’s leading centre for particle physics. Guided by a professor of particle physics, students saw where superconducting magnets are tested and where antiprotons are combined with positrons to create the antimatter version of hydrogen atoms — cutting-edge work that deepens our understanding of the universe.

Students also had the chance to get hands-on in the lab, learning how PET scanners work, how to calibrate the equipment, and even performing their own PET scans — an incredible opportunity to experience real-world particle physics in action.

This inspiring trip runs every year and is open to Upper Sixth Physics students — a truly unique chance to see physics come to life! Our thanks to Mr Dalby and Miss Jackson for arranging and supporting this fantastic opportunity for the students.