Primary pupils enjoy taste of science at Loreto College

P4 pupils from St Malachy’s PS, Coleraine, P5 pupils from St John’s PS, Coleraine and P6 pupils from St Colum’s PS, Portstewart, spent an enjoyable morning in Loreto.

In the course of a busy morning of hands-on activity, the pupils made rockets in the new Technology building, did “Chemistry set” experiments in the Chemistry labs and observed ladybirds from the school grounds, having spent time with the turtle, hamster and stick insects in the Biology Department.

The day proved to be a great success. Specialist School Primary Links co-ordinator Mrs Sheila McBroom commented that the event would continue to be a tradition throughout the years of school’s Science Specialism, and paid tribute to the Year 11 and Year 9 Loreto students who had assisted in the running of the day’s activities.

Mrs McBroom also commented on the enthusiasm and interest of the visiting pupils.

Michael James, Specialist School co-ordinator, and headmaster Brian Lenehan, praised all the primary pupils who took part in the event for their great enthusiasm, and their receptiveness to new learning opportunities.