Science prjects '˜wow' village primary students

Pupils at Amberley School enjoying the science fair SUS-181016-171829001

'˜Ooohs' and '˜wows' were the sounds that could be heard in the classrooms and halls of St James' Primary School in Coldwaltham and Amberley Primary School last week when both schools combined their open afternoons with their first science fayres.

All pupils at the schools were set the task of creating a science investigation which could be brought into school and demonstrated to classmates, parents, governors and members of the community.

Children brought in a vast range of experiments including lava lamps, vinegar volcanoes, magnetic marvels and exploding Coke bottles and the hall at St James’ was filled with visiting science guests who introduced the children to the inspiring world of STEM (Science, Technology, Maths and Engineering).

Science is at the heart of the curriculum at both Amberley and St James’ Schools.

Jon Gilbert, headteacher at both schools, said: “There are so many skills that can be taught through science including measuring and recording accurately, reasoning, learning from mistakes, persevering and working collaboratively to solve problems together.”

The science fayres were hugely successful with a number of prospective parents visiting the school for the first time.

One visitor commented: “The science fayre was such a huge success! My two absolutely loved it and really enjoyed researching, preparing and practising their experiments. Such a great idea!’