Children discover secrets of the universe (From Runcorn and Widnes World)
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Runcorn pupils build their own space rocket
7:30am Sunday 5th February 2012 in News By Barbara Jordan
From left, Alan Brown and Wendy Cotterill help pupil Amy Hanson launch a rocket Picture: Ian Park IP024112
EXCITED children discovered secrets of the universe at a hands-on fun-filled workshop.
Scientists from Starlab, Daresbury’s own mobile planetarium, visited St Mary’s CE Primary School in Castlefields, Runcorn, and helped pupils launch theri own homemade rocket.
Teacher Jackie Perry said: “Children from year five enjoyed learning and researching about the earth, moon and space.
“Following an interesting workshop in Starlab, they made their own version of a space rocket.”
The Starlab is based at the top of Daresbury Laboratory’s landmark tower.
