Prep Celebrates 'Stargazing Live'

Published: 02 Feb 2012   updated: 10 Feb 2012

On Thursday 26 January, the girls in Prep were treated to a series of stargazing workshops and activities as part of our celebration of the BBC 'Stargazing Live' events held around the country earlier this month.

Year 4 pupils were given a talk by professional photographer and astronomy enthusiast Richard Birtles and had the chance to view the sky through a professional telescope.

Pupils in Year 5 attended a stargazing workshop which included a 'fun facts' planet quiz, letter writing and a challenge involving mapping the constellations.

Meanwhile, in Prep hall, Year 6 girls experienced the night sky in 3D inside a special viewing dome! They learnt about the constellations, the history of astronomy and technological changes which have advanced our knowledge of the night sky.

The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all and our visitors were impressed by the knowledge and interest which came from the girls.

'Zee and Sumpa from Thinktank came and treated us to a spectacular 3D show in which we learnt about space and all the intriguing planets in it.'

Jess, Year 6

Pupils in Year 4 engaged in a talk about astronomy. There were many fascinating photographs of the night sky in Mr Birtle' s talk:

Girls in Year 4 had the opportunity to use a remote controlled telescope:

Girls in Year 5 puzzling out the solution to the constellation challenge!

 

Pupils in Year 5 with their letters. These had to include fascinating facts about our solar system.

Girls in Year 6 with their certificates after their experience in the stargazing dome: