AROUND 150 primary and secondary school pupils came together in Fishguard earlier this month for a day of science celebration.

The youngsters, who had been working on science projects at their individual schools, gathered at Ysgol Bro Gwaun to display their work.

The different ways the pupils chose to do their presentation and explain the science involved were as varied as the projects themselves. There was video, animation, human bar charts, photographs, competitions and even a rap.

Pupils had explored topics such as how best to dry clothes, electrical circuits and their uses, solar panels and nuclear power.

The activities were all part of a Primary Science Teaching Trust project which aims to support scientific exploration and the transition between primary and secondary schools.

The project was organised by the STEMNET contractors for Wales, See Science/Gweld Gwyddoniaeth.

Teachers from the Bro Gwaun family of primary schools were invited to attend a two day continuing professional development course with teachers from Ysgol Bro Gwaun in December, and were given a toolkit and support from a STEM Ambassador to see the project through.

Ysgol Bro Gwaun was chosen to pilot the scheme because of the close working relationship between the secondary school and the primary teachers. Evaluations from the teachers will be used to develop and improve the project.