A school kicked off its “science week” activities with the aid of a top television presenter who entertained pupils with an explosive show on Monday.

Ilford Recorder: Year 6 pupils Honey Tunbridge and Aisha Ahmed watching Fran Scott conduct a science experiement. Photo: Ellie HoskinsYear 6 pupils Honey Tunbridge and Aisha Ahmed watching Fran Scott conduct a science experiement. Photo: Ellie Hoskins (Image: Archant)

Fran Scott, who has presented popular BBC children shows Factomania, Newsround, and Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom, loves designing high-impact demonstrations to prove scientific points.

Pupils at Roding Primary School, Roding Lane North, Woodford Green learnt about how strong friction is and also watched a lightbulb be repeatedly bashed about and shot from a cannon without exploding.

Year 6 pupils, Faith Cunningham, 10, said: “We learnt a lot of interesting stuff.”

Sharika Dewan, 11, added: “We love science”.