--- title: "A Fascinating Journey Through History and Science!" url: "https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-03-02-a-fascinating-journey-through-history-and-science" school: "Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Stockton and Billingham [Click Here](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01642 552274 **Email:** office@holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk # A Fascinating Journey Through History and Science! ![Holy Rosary at Preston Park](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-of-the-most-holy-rosary-catholic-academy-2/images/news/639467902_1427819869132071_1407992510573995243_n.jpg) 2 March 2026 ### Exploring Preston Park With Curiosity and Excitement Children from Years 3, 4 and 5 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy in Billingham enjoyed an exciting and educational day out at **Preston Park Museum & Grounds**. From history to hands‑on science, the trip was filled with discovery, learning and plenty of fun. ### Stepping Into the World of John Walker During the visit, pupils explored exhibits dedicated to **John Walker**, the inventor of the friction match. They learned about his groundbreaking creation and how it shaped everyday life. The children also spent time on the museum’s renowned **Victorian Street**, where volunteers brought the past to life with stories, demonstrations and insights into what life was like during that era. The children were captivated — especially by the traditional shops and the chance to imagine themselves living in Victorian times. ### Science in Action With Big Science UK The excitement continued with a brilliant workshop led by **Big Science UK**. Pupils mixed chemicals, observed reactions and took part in a hands‑on experiment mirroring how John Walker combined materials to ignite the very first friction match. The session sparked curiosity, scientific thinking and lots of “wow” moments as the children saw chemistry come to life right in front of them. ### A Day Filled With Learning, Fun and Proud Moments Throughout the trip, the children behaved beautifully, showing respect, enthusiasm and teamwork. They represented the school with pride and were a real credit to the Holy Rosary community. ### A Memorable Experience for All It was a wonderful day that blended history, science and curiosity, leaving the children inspired and full of excitement to continue learning back in the classroom. ![Holy Rosary at Preston Park](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/images/639549993_1427819109132147_6226545710998814422_n.jpg)![Holy Rosary at Preston Park](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/images/640010261_1427819772465414_4170037661725668888_n.jpg) ![Holy Rosary at Preston Park](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/images/639980229_1427819832465408_6761191459019723833_n.jpg) [Trips](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/trips) [ Celebrating Colour, Culture and Creativity!](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-02-20-celebrating-colour-culture-and-creativity) [Mindful Monday: A Calm and Creative Start to the Half Term ](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-03-03-mindful-monday-a-calm-and-creative-start-to-the-half-term) ![Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/our-lady-of-the-most-holy-rosary-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Rievaulx Avenue Billingham TS23 2BS 01642 552274 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OLMHR/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/holyrosary_billingham/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)