A ready-to-use whole-school assembly PowerPoint designed to introduce pupils to Brain Awareness Week and help children understand how their brains work and how to keep them healthy. Suitable for both KS1 and KS2, this engaging and informative assembly links science learning with wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices.

What’s Included

Fully prepared PowerPoint assembly

Clear, age-appropriate explanations

Engaging visuals to support understanding

Discussion opportunities throughout

Suitable for whole-school or phase assemblies

No preparation required – simply open and present

Assembly Content

Introduction to Brain Awareness Week and its global purpose

Brain Awareness Week

Why brain health matters for learning, focus and wellbeing

Fascinating facts about the human brain

Inspirational scientists including Santiago Ramón y Cajal and Marie Curie

Brain Awareness Week

Practical ways pupils can support brain health, including:

Getting enough sleep

Eating a balanced diet

Staying physically active

Reading and learning new skills

Playing games and solving puzzles

Brain Awareness Week

Ideal For

Whole-school assemblies

Science Week

Brain Awareness Week (March)

PSHE and wellbeing lessons

Healthy Schools initiatives

Key Stage Suitability

KS1 and KS2

Easily adaptable for different age groups