Children at Much Wenlock Primary School took part in a range of activities to celebrate international space week. Children in Class 2 designed and built pneumatic rockets before sending them into space. Class teacher Miss Turner said, “This was a great way for the children to apply their mathematical and science skills in a real life context.”
On Friday the whole school came dressed in a space theme. Head Mr Litchfield said, “The children looked fantastic and hopefully it will encourage more budding scientists.”
Grammar school announces new head
Haberdashers’ Adams School in Newport has appointed a new head, effective from next September. Daniel Biggins will succeed Gary Hickey, who retires at the end