Local Students Engage in Interactive Science Day Activities

Primary schools around the borough participated in the event, which was hosted by Philips High School and Elton High School.

Each primary school brought 10 Year 5 pupils to either Philips High or Elton High, where they took part in workshops, experiments, and science shows.

Pupils experienced workshops, experiments, and science shows (Image: Supplied) A spokesperson for the event said: “The event was a great success with many primary schools within Bury collaborating with local high schools to boost science capital and to promote science within social groups that are underrepresented in the science industry.

“It was the best day ever.”

The young pupils had the chance to learn about and handle a variety of animals, including insects, reptiles, and birds.

They also took part in experiments, observing chemical reactions and exploring areas of science they may not have encountered before.

Each primary school brought 10 Year 5 pupils to either Philips High or Elton High (Image: Supplied) The spokesperson said the day had “most definitely boosted the interest that our children locally have in science”.

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Participating schools included Ribble Drive, St Andrews Primary, Woodbank Primary, Cams Lane, Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary, St Peters Primary, Elton Primary, Springside Primary, Whitefield Primary, Heaton Park Primary, St Maries, and Butterstile Primary.

The event was funded by STEM Learning, which also provided science-focused continuing professional development (CPD) sessions for staff throughout the year.

Organisers said they were “extremely grateful” to STEM Learning for supporting the programme and inspiring the next generation of scientists.