Science matters to St Columba's Primary

‘Science Counts’ is an exciting education partnership with W5, Northern Ireland’s award-winning interactive discovery centre.

The initiative, now in its fourth year, offers a fun-filled educational experience for children showing science and maths in action.

To date 110 schools and nearly 10,000 children have participated in the programme, which offers a series of hands-on Maths and Science challenges.

St Columba’s pupils were treated to a fun maths problem solving challenge by the educational team from W5 as well as getting the opportunity to explore and enjoy W5’s 190 hands-on exhibits.

Sally Montgomery, Chief Executive of W5, said: " St Columba’s Primary School’s visit to W5 is part of the Northern Bank ‘Science Counts’ programme which is a fantastic partnership and a huge hit with schools.

“The programme reaches out to all parts of the community with the two key elements of maths and science bringing our workshops and magical science show right into the classrooms to support teachers.”