The children had an amazing time at the Centre for Life and they were perfect role models for our school. In the science lab, the children used a robot to simulate changing the solar panels on the International Space Station. They also investigated which material would be suitable for an astronaut’s space suit. All the children enjoyed tasting food that astronauts could eat in space. The children also tested how much liquid a Maximum Absorbency Garment (MAG) could hold before leaking. The children certainly enjoyed the checking the absorbency by holding the MAG above my head! After the visit to the labs, the children visited the Planetarium. Next the children explored the various zones.

During the workshop, the children thought about prayers for people around the world and people they love. The children thought about how they’d like to grow over the next year and planted mini daffodil bulbs. 

Richard began the morning by teaching us how to say good morning in Viking and told us the saga of Ragnar Lodbrok, a Viking King, and how he saved the fair maiden Thora from the Lingworm.

Afterwards, we use costume to find out how important Jarls were dressed - their materials, colours and designs, and what each said about your status in Viking society. 

The children enjoyed looking at replica Viking weapons, armour and shields - the best way to find out about the raids.
Richard taught us the Viking game of Tafl, a bit like noughts and crosses and we had great time playing it.

The children enjoyed looking at the recommended books for our age group. Each child chose their quiet reading book and voted on our class reader. “Charlie Changes into a Chicken,” was the clear winner.