Our pupils got to test their blood pressure, see if they have a steady hand for keyhole surgery and take (fake!) blood when Medical Mavericks came into school.
Medical Mavericks aim to inspire the next generation of medics and scientists by taking real medical and sports science equipment into schools. Science and Technology teacher Mr Ainsworth, who also is the STEM co-ordinator, oversaw the sessions for all year groups.
“Medical Maverics help to raise awareness of the different careers in the NHS with workshops in school which pupils can have a go at.
“There is an ultra sound machine, an ECG machine, stethoscopes, testing blood pressure, goggles to test their eyes and also ‘beer’ goggles to look at how alcohol affects eyesight and balance as well as taking fake blood.
“There is also a machine where pupils can mimic keyhole surgery. It’s really exciting for pupils to try out all these activities and can help them look at the different career paths they can take in medicine.”
Year 9 Aaminah said: “I have had an ECG and everything is absolutely fine! It’s been a good experience.”
Yusra said: “I have listened to my friend’s heart beat and my own. I would like to go into radiology.”
Abidha said: “I would like to be an optician so all this is interesting.”
Raihan said: “I have done my blood pressure and measured my height. I am not sure if I want to go into medicine but have enjoyed doing all this.”
Zarish put on the ‘beer goggles’ and said: “It feels really weird. I am actually scared of blood so not sure this is for me!”
Daisy Leigh from Medical Mavericks said: “We host a lot of workshops to highlight careers in the NHS and show it’s not just doctors and nurses. We also want to show that a lot of these careers are achievable for most pupils.”
