Big Manny returns to Henry Green Primary School in Dagenham for NSPCC

Emanuel Wallace, also known as Big Manny, paid a visit to his old school in Dagenham, Henry Green Primary School, on June 7.

He participated in the Childhood Day Mile in the school playground to back the fundraising event.

Big Manny performs a science experiment for pupils at Henry Green Primary School for NSPCC Childhood Day 2024 (Image: NSPCC)

Big Manny, with three million followers on platforms Instagram and TikTok, told the students in Years 5 and 6 about his life and work.

He encouraged them to study science at university and create social media content that improves people's lives.

The content creator kicked off the day with an interactive assembly.

He demonstrated how chemistry could be a fun subject, replicating the popular content he shares online with young people in a bid to make science more relatable and accessible.

Big Manny signs autographs for young fans at Henry Green Primary School (Image: NSPCC)

Big Manny said: "It’s great to be able to visit Henry Green Primary School and get the children involved with chemistry for Childhood Day.

"Science can be seen as a difficult subject to learn about, but it needn’t be.

"There’s a lot of fun to be had carrying out experiments and I think it definitely helps kids to engage with the subject a lot more and ignite an interest."

He is set to publish his first book Science Is Lit: Crazy chemistry and epic experiments on August 8.

Children at Henry Green Primary School in Dagenham participate in The Childhood Day Mile with social media star Big Manny for NSPCC Childhood Day 2024 (Image: NSPCC)

The book offers tips on becoming a real-life scientist and setting up home-based experiments using everyday items.

Katie Fudge, schools fundraising development manager, said: "We are delighted that Big Manny visited Henry Green Primary School for Childhood Day, a day which brings everyone together to have fun and help keep children safe.

"With his huge following on social media due to his brilliant science videos, we knew his visit would be a lot of fun for all the children.

Big Manny hugs his former teacher at his old school, Henry Green Primary School, on NSPCC Childhood Day (Image: NSPCC)

"We would like to say thank you to Big Manny and to everyone at Henry Green Primary School for taking part in Childhood Day.

"We hope everyone enjoyed the day."

Primary schools across Dagenham and the south east took part in Childhood Day on Friday, June 7, to raise money for the NSPCC.