STEM
STEM is a thriving part of life at Francis Holland Regent’s Park, where curiosity, creativity and innovation go hand in hand. Our pupils learn to think critically, problem-solve with confidence and see how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics connect to real-world discovery.
SCIENCE
Science is taught through hands-on exploration and experimentation, helping pupils to understand the world around them and inspiring the scientists and innovators of tomorrow.
Our labs are vibrant spaces for learning, where girls investigate everything from genetics to physics. Co-curricular clubs such as Messy Chemistry, Robotics and Raspberry Pi, Green Fingers and Sci-Fi Club extend this learning beyond lessons, while the annual Year 8 Science Fair gives pupils the chance to showcase independent research.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is at the heart of preparing our pupils for a digital future.
From coding in Python to using data loggers and Excel in experiments, pupils gain the confidence to apply technical skills in real-world contexts. They experiment with 3D printing, robotics and Raspberry Pi coding, learning how hardware and software work together. Beyond the classroom, challenges such as NASA’s Space Apps, Bebras and the Oxford Coding Challenge encourage creativity, resilience and innovation. More than a tool, Technology is a mindset that helps our girls approach problems analytically, work collaboratively and design imaginative solutions, developing the adaptability and ingenuity needed to be the problem-solvers of tomorrow.
ENGINEERING
Engineering at Francis Holland inspires creativity, teamwork and analytical thinking. From coding robots to designing prototypes on 3D printers, pupils learn to turn bold ideas into reality.
A highlight of the Senior School is the PA Raspberry Pi Competition, where our Year 8 team won the national Innovation Award for their Room Environmental Infobot (REMI). Recent trips to NASA in Texas provide exceptional opportunities for pupils to contextualise classroom learning. With women still underrepresented in Engineering and Physics, we are determined to change that – embedding role models, celebrating female pioneers and offering hands-on experiences that empower our girls to see Engineering as a field where they truly belong. Our Hale Lectures and Women in Tech series are a perfect example of this, with recent guests including Louise Laing, Founder of Phygital Twin, and Karoline Lende, Senior Software Engineer at Multiverse.
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics underpins every aspect of STEM, giving pupils the confidence to reason logically and solve real-world problems.
At Francis Holland Regent’s Park, we see Maths as a vital life skill. Weekly clubs and competitions such as the UKMT Challenges, Maths Feast and Alan Turing Cypher Challenge stretch problem-solving ability, while our Varsity competition with our sister school encourages collaboration and creativity. By exploring ideas beyond the classroom, girls see Mathematics not just as numbers, but as the language of discovery. At GCSE, the Level 2 Further Mathematics qualification challenges students beyond the core curriculum.
