Our new school, the Barony Campus, is currently under construction. Caitlin from Morrison Construction recently visited us to work with a group of pupils from SLC2 and SLC3. They were asked to work in pairs or small groups discussing their ideas and design a plan for the new building. They then used the Lego bricks to build a model.
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Primary 3 – STEM Shoebox Challenge
Primary 3 have been working on a STEM shoebox challenge – to construct a moving model vehicle. The overall aim of the challenge is for the model to move as far as it can and as straight as it can down a ramp. We had to design, create, construct and make adaptions to our models. This project has helped us to develop a wide range of skills and introduced us to the concept of engineering. Here are some pictures to show us in action!
Primary 3 – Emergency One
Today, Primary 3 visited Emergency One. This visit was to help us to learn more about People At Work and in particular, to help us with our shoebox STEM project. Today we got to see how fire engines are constructed. We were able to see the bodies, chassis, insides, tools used and the staff busy at work. Our favourite parts were getting to go outside and use the water hose, turning on the blue flashing lights, sitting inside the fire engine and hearing the sirens. Here are just a few pictures of our visit.
Primary 3 – Dark Sky Park
On Monday 10th December, Primary 3 had a very special experience as we visited the Dark Sky Park in the Galloway Forest. This was an opportunity for us to star gaze, look through the largest telescope in Scotland, enjoy the activity room and go in the brand new planetarium. When we were in the planetarium we got to view constellations, travel through space, experience what it’s like when a star dies and watch a rocket launch. One of the highlights of our visit was getting to touch a real piece of the moon. Wow!
WINNERS of the Ayrshire Regional STEM Club of the Year!
We are very happy to announce that the Clever Cogs afterschool club won the Ayrshire Regional STEM Club of the Year! We won a trophy, certificate and £200 to be spent on STEM resources for the school. In June we will be attending the National finals in Glasgow. This is a great achievement! We are so proud of all of the boys and girls in the club, and their parents for their support.
