Children’s chance to flower from STEM

PROGRAMMING robots and building structures from marshmallows and spaghetti were among the tasks for pupils at a special school event.

A day of activities was dedicated to encouraging children to become interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

And it proved to be a very interactive and hands-on day for the 120 youngsters at Cawdor Primary who were joined for the day by about 30 pupils from nearby Auldearn Primary.

Organisations running sessions included Lifescan in Inverness, the University of the Highlands and Islands STEM hub, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Code Inverness, and STEM Ambassadors. The event was organised by teacher Sharleen Foxcroft who has a special interest in STEM subjects, as well as art.

“I think the children all enjoyed themselves and the day went very well,” she said.

Host Cawdor Primary also has an after-school STEM club and an after-school robotics club.

More pictures in yesterday's Courier.

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