CHILDREN at a Stalybridge primary school found themselves at the centre of science after being asked to take part in a worldwide scheme.
And it had such an effect on pupils of Millbrook Primary, they held their own event after learning how it is all around them.
The Bank Road school received an exclusive invite for the second year on the run to the Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS) official event, held at the University of Manchester on June 13.
And hearing about how the subject many believe is only found in laboratories is in fact all around them left the inspired.
So they created their very own GSSfS event with a science fair on Friday, June 23, involving every child from Nursery to Year Six.
Each class chose their own investigation to showcase to the rest of the school. The hall was transformed into an exciting science space with all sorts of experiments, from table-top science investigations to floor experiments and even shadow puppets in the dark.
Every child had the opportunity to be a scientist, to teach others, learn from others and get hands on.
And with one of the key ideas for this event being for staff to facilitate, the children ran the whole day from start to finish.
Wendy May, teacher and science lead at Millbrook Primary, said: “As children moved around the hall, they were using scientific skills such as pattern seeking, observing over time, classifying, and grouping and carrying out comparative tests.
“They were asking and answering scientific questions about shadows, gravity, forces, the human body, colours, plants and light and sound.
“The hall was buzzing with excitement, curious children, and scientific questions!
“The day was a complete success and as the Science Lead I am already planning on how we can make next year even bigger and better.
“We are hoping to invite members of the community, parents, and hopefully other schools to join us too.”