Kilmacolm Primary science buffs build Wonders of the World

Kilmacolm Primary STEM leader Blair Hetherington (Image: George Munro)

Kilmacolm Primary celebrated science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by setting a special task for mums and dads.

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They all worked together to take on the challenge of recreating great engineering landmarks like the Colosseum in Athens.

The event, which featured stalls showing the impact of technology on learning, was led by Kilmacolm Primary's young STEM leaders, along with teacher Wendy McKeegan.

Blair Hetherington, a P6 pupil, said: "It was really good fun organising it all and then taking part on the day.

"We had good fun with our parents coming in the school to join in, I think they liked it.

"My mum came in to play with my sister in primary two and came back in for my class as well."

Host Blair was on the mic taking the pupils and parents through the challenges they faced.

He was one of dozens of youngsters at the school who put themselves forward to be STEM leaders.

Teacher Wendy said: "It was great to see the children having fun exploring science. We wanted to make it fun and set challenges for everyone.

"One of the reasons for organising the event was to engage with parents and get them back in through the doors after Covid.

"Our STEM leaders have been amazing and set some great tasks encouraging everyone to work together.

"Science and technology is such an important part of our learning."

Head teacher Simone McCreadie was delighted with the success of the event.

She said: "I would like to thank our pupil STEM leaders and Mrs McKeegan for all their hard work and to all the parents for taking part."