SIX STEPS UP THE SCIENCE LADDER

Year 1 - exploring properties of forces through lifting

Year 2 - discovering forces through the use of pulleys

Year 3 - investigating rocks and soils - and, building pneumatic toys

Year 4 - devising alarm systems in electric circuits

Year 5 - understanding cams in working models

Year 6 - investigating electricity and circuits

This was the varied programme of exciting science workshops held at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School on 30th January. 180 children took part in this annual event, in which they learnt about different aspects of science and technology - and how it works in the world around them.  A SATRO team of engineering experts were on hand to guide the pupils through the interactive workshops.

The Year 2 teacher remarked,"Tony [Pulleys] was brilliant with the children.  They listened to what he had to say and was willing to answer their questions."

A Year 6 pupil commented, "I learnt more about electricity and how it works.  I also learnt that electricity is very dangerous; electricity does not work well with water. It was fun!"

We acknowledge our thanks to the CP Charitable Trust, which part funded this event.