{"id":18207,"date":"2026-03-19T11:35:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18207"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:35:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:35:51","slug":"science-open-afternoon-at-portpatrick-primary-%f0%9f%8c%9f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/portpatrickprimary\/?p=18207","title":{"rendered":"Science Open Afternoon at Portpatrick Primary \ud83c\udf1f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We were delighted to welcome parents and families into Portpatrick Primary for our recent Science Open Afternoon. The event was a fantastic celebration of curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning, with children proudly sharing their scientific knowledge and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the moment families arrived, there was a real buzz of excitement and it was wonderful to see pupils confidently explaining their learning and encouraging parents to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors explored buoyancy experiments<\/strong>, testing how many cubes could fit on their tinfoil boats. At the coding and robotics stations<\/strong>, children demonstrated problem-solving skills by programming simple sequences and controlling robots, showcasing their growing digital confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other areas, families investigated dissolving<\/strong>, learning how different substances behave in water, and even tried their hand at battery making<\/strong>, discovering how energy can be created using everyday materials. The magnetism activities<\/strong> sparked curiosity as children explored forces and attraction, while the ever-popular slime making<\/strong> station brought plenty of fun (and a bit of mess!) as pupils explored changes in materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organ match activity<\/strong> supported learning about the human body, helping children and adults alike understand how our organs function and work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the afternoon, it was clear that both children and parents were highly engaged. The enthusiasm, teamwork and willingness to explore new ideas made the event a great success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Links to Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n