Mrs O’Neill has been running our science club since we started back after summer. The work done in class and at the club formed a display which the bairns were able to speak about to judges and visitors.
Anderson High School senior pupils led some chemistry, physics and biology activities and My World of Work let us try programming robots!
Our 2 teams took part in a series of 6 STEM challenges which included
designing a plane which would hit the target
building a buggy which would scoot across the floor
designing and building a bridge across a gap
problem solving to unlock a box using a magnet to get the (unnecessary for a diesel engine) sparkplug
identifying renewable and harness-able energy
following instructions to create a jumping frog
We may not have won any trophies but we had a fantastic day!
We had a day full of “ooh”, “wow” and “gosh” on Wednesday when Chris and Scott paid a visit from AfRIS and ran a selection of workshops for P1-3 and P4-7. From “The sun and the earth”, to “Asteroids” and “Space Exploration”, a fascinating and enjoyable day was had by all.
We can tell which stars are which
Facts to make you say “Wow”
“Really?!”
Moon orbiting the Earth orbiting the sun
White light made from red, blue and green
The cola appears clear using THIS camera
Banknotes rely on invisible light for security
water and ultraviolet light
tonic water and ultraviolet light
Galaxy using different light
Gravity held this cup of water…all the way around!
Well, not quite….but we did have a visit from Ian (the camera man), Mari (the coordinator), a lass from Logan Air bearing gifts of Tunnock’s Teacakes and Caramel Wafers, and Sean Batty (the STV weatherman!)….all supporting our fundraising efforts for the STV Children’s Appeal.
Cat Duncan saw the advert on Facebook, asking about community groups etc who might be interested in a visit… and given that Disability Shetland are supported by STV Children’s appeal… and that the school hosts a joint Youth Club with them every month…and that some people have a bit of a “thing” for Sean…and it would be a great experience for our pupils… I got in touch with Mari and managed to book us a visit.
Sean was a great sport and did a mock weather report “live to camera” which was posted on STV Appeal’s Facebook page, along with photos from the afternoon.
Thanks as always go to everyone who helped make the event a success…from making the yummy fancies to the clearing up after…we couldn’t have raised the £112 without you!
The ferry to Yell and a visit into the wheelhouse.
Our bus through the arch
In the garden of the Old Haa
Old Haa rear
Inukshuk
Garden blooms
Fun with a button and string!
Lots on display
The fireplace
Urafirth Bairns
Outside the Old Haa
The Old Haa in Burravoe, Yell.
A warm welcome from everyone at Burravoe Primary
Snacktime
Urafirth and Burravoe together
Fun at the Burravoe school.
Playparks at Burravoe school and Mid Yell…
Playpark funs
Aywick Shop
Funs on the beach and in the dunes
West Sandwick beach
Thanks to Brian the bus driver for shuttling us to the Toft ferry, the Old Haa, Burravoe Primary, Mary’s shop in Aywick, Mid Yell playpark, West Sandwick beach, back to the ferry and returning us to school.
