{"id":18068,"date":"2026-01-30T10:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T10:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18068"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T10:08:46","slug":"an-engaging-stem-day-at-the-college-for-p5-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18068","title":{"rendered":"An Engaging STEM Day at the College for P5\u20137"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pupils from Primary 5 and 6 at Portpatrick Primary School joined with Primary 5 to 7 from St. Joseph\u2019s for an exciting and hands-on STEM day at the college. The visit gave pupils the opportunity to deepen their scientific understanding while working collaboratively in a new and stimulating learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the session, pupils learned all about electrical circuits<\/strong> and the flow of electrons<\/strong>. They explored how electricity travels around a circuit and discovered that a complete circuit is needed for electrical components to work. Pupils also investigated different materials to find out which are good conductors<\/strong> and which act as insulators, developing their understanding through practical experimentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the learning, pupils were introduced to the symbols used in circuit diagrams<\/strong>, including those for a battery, switch, bulb, and wires. Using these symbols, pupils were able to design and build their own circuits, applying their knowledge in a meaningful and hands-on way. Throughout the day, learners demonstrated important metaskills<\/strong> such as problem-solving<\/em>, critical thinking<\/em>, collaboration<\/em>, and creativity<\/em> as they tested ideas, solved challenges, and supported one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit strongly supported children\u2019s rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)<\/strong>. Pupils experienced their right to education (Article 28)<\/strong> through engaging, high-quality learning opportunities and their right to develop their abilities and talents (Article 29)<\/strong> by taking part in practical STEM activities. Article 12<\/strong> was also evident, as pupils were encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and reflect on their learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Links were also made to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education<\/strong>, by providing inclusive and meaningful learning experiences, and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure<\/strong>, as pupils developed an understanding of the scientific principles that underpin modern technology and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, pupils had a highly enjoyable and successful day at the college. They returned to school with increased confidence, new scientific knowledge, and a growing enthusiasm for STEM learning. The visit was an inspiring experience that encouraged curiosity and helped pupils develop skills for learning, life, and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pupils from Primary 5 and 6 at Portpatrick Primary School joined with Primary 5 to 7 from St. Joseph\u2019s for an exciting and hands-on STEM day at the college. The visit gave pupils the opportunity to deepen their scientific understanding while working collaboratively in a new and stimulating learning environment. During the session, pupils learned … Continue reading “An Engaging STEM Day at the College for P5\u20137”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15710,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18068","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/15710"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18068"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18068\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18069,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18068\/revisions\/18069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}