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YearÌý5ÌýpupilsÌýventured over toÌýÌýto learn about all thingsÌý‘Space and Earth’.ÌýThe day involved an exciting array of interactive gamesÌýand activities, plus a visit to see a real telescope up close. This proved to be extremely popular amongstÌýthe pupils.ÌýÌý

They alsoÌýparticipatedÌýin several workshops throughout the day. ‘Robot Arms’ was of particular interest. ThisÌýallowed students toÌýuseÌýa robotÌýthatÌýreplicatesÌýthe Canadian arm robot used at theÌýInternationalÌýSpaceÌýStation.ÌýÌý

AÌývisit to the Destination Space ShowÌýwas a fitting finishÌýforÌýa greatÌýday. This experience taught the pupils about how astronauts live in space, including the basics such as eating and sleeping.ÌýÌý

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Thank you to the Observatory ScienceÌýCentreÌýfor hosting a thrilling dayÌýto bringÌýspace back down to earth! Mrs Edwards-Clarke