A TOP Bournemouth independent school hosted a national showcase in a bid to inspire girls to aim for careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects.

Talbot Heath was this year's host for the national SeeWomen STEM showcase, a project formed of a unique collaboration between Siemens and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA).

The Rothesay Road, Bournemouth school welcomed girls from a further 11 schools across the south central region to attend the STEM showcase.

Launched on International Women’s Day in 2016, the showcase has been delivered in schools across the UK by a mix of professional presenters, Siemens STEM ambassadors, and GSA teachers.

The SeeWomen showcase is a live stage show designed to challenge gender stereotypes.

Angharad Holloway, Head at Talbot Heath said: "We were delighted to host the Siemens SeeWomen event. We are fully committed to the aim of achieving equal female representation in STEM fields."

The project has been created especially for girls, to place the spotlight on modern STEM female role models in Siemens and beyond. Alexandra James, Schools Education and Outreach Officer at Siemens, introduced the interactive live stage show along with women colleagues from the local Siemens factory in Poole.

The curriculum-linked show explored modern women’s ground-breaking contributions to science, technology and engineering, taking the audience on a journey into the world of STEM with captivating live stage experiments.

BBC presenter and well-known scientist Fran Scott also performed at the show and excited the audience with thought-provoking activities to build their confidence, and motivate them to set future goals and raise their aspirations.