Brixton Wings Saturday School

Our Saturday School offers an enriching blend of formal education and interactive learning, creating a dynamic environment where students and teachers collaborate to explore knowledge together. Our sessions focus on STEM subjects such as Maths, Science, and General Knowledge, alongside engaging explorations in Geography, where students uncover the wonders of the world through mapping, design, and hands-on activities.

12 young people from Brixton Wings Saturday School participated in an engineering workshop at the Great Exhibition Road Festival in South Kensington. Partnering with upCYCLE LDN and Imperial College London, student Alex Clarke guided participants to co-create a wooden bicycle frame using salvaged parts and collaborative problem-solving. The workshop involved warm-up activities like mini-frame construction and brainstorming on "what makes a good bike." Participants wore lab coats and safety gear, fostering professionalism, before assembling and decorating the full-size wooden frame.

For the full story head over to the blog:

https://www.brixtonwings.org.uk/blog/brixton-wings-at-the-great-exhibition-road-festival

  • Immersive engineering workshop at the Great Exhibition Road Festival

  • Chess

  • Saturday School Group

  • Deep diving into design thinking, mechanics, and creativity

  • Playing Chess

  • Playing Chess

Our passionate team of educators includes:

  • Keith: A former math teacher who inspires students with his belief that learning is limitless when approached with enthusiasm and active participation.

  • Chris: An aeronautical engineering graduate with a love for math puzzles, physics, and chess. He brings his passion to life by organising exciting chess tournaments for our students.

  • Joe: is an engineering graduate focused on improving our STEM courses. He organises online chess games for teamwork and is also a talented craftsman and graphic designer, bringing geography and mapping to life through fun and engaging activities.

Saturday School is not confined to the classroom; it extends into the world. In a memorable outing, eight young people from Brixton Wings experienced the powerful themes of political influence and social dynamics through a performance of Coriolanus at the National Theatre. This immersive journey into live theatre provided an unforgettable blend of storytelling, set design, and cultural representation.

Read about it on our blog: Brixton Wings meets Coriolanus

“Together, we create an enriching tapestry of formal and informal education, breaking barriers and embracing the joy of lifelong learning.”

Our Saturday School offers a dynamic mix of STEM, literacy, and creative learning for young people aged 9–16. From hands-on science and maths to general knowledge, chess, and field trips, it’s a space where curiosity thrives. This vital programme is proudly supported by National Grid, whose backing helps us make high-quality, accessible education a reality for our community.