Everything from the giant balancing board and outdoor echo-phone, to the tiny model cam toys and plasma ball were explored in full by everyone in year 4 (teachers included!). Completely self-directed teamwork was a huge success in the water chamber, where turning 2 wheels and the Archimedes Screw would result in perpetual water movement up and down the whole run! With many budding engineers, each group successfully built a truss bridge which they all carefully made their way over. Mr Priddin and Mrs Taylor were so impressed with their curiosity and their level of questioning, particularly around the mechanics of the telescopes as well as the relative sizes of galaxies, stars and planets in the universe. We all enjoyed learning from the experts working at the centre, as well as constantly observing, exploring and testing fascinating aspects of practical science. The children’s behaviour and engagement was brilliant as always and we won’t hesitate to visit again!

Mrs Taylor, Year 4 Teacher