World Science Day for Peace and Development Posted on 10 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Resources World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated each year on 10th November. The day highlights the important role of science in society, the need to engage the public in debates on emerging scientific issues and underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives.To celebrate the day, students at St Catherine’s School, Twickenham, made the display board below showing how Science and Technology are relevant to their everyday lives.