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Page 7 of 12 Secondary News March 2017 Strathearn Science Festival From 20 th to 26 th February, pupils from nursery, primary and secondary experienced a week of science fun, excitement and entertainment. Activities included wild planet explorers; video game design; UV drawing; science of colour; get active shows and space probes design. The pupils said it was one of the best science events they had experienced in school. We would like to thank the organisers of the Strathearn Science Festival and the many providers who visited our school during the week. Below are some photos taken throughout the week. Meet the Researcher On 28th February pupils in S5 and S6 visited Dundee Science Centre to meet scientists at the cutting edge of medical research. The event was hosted by Medical Research Scotland and the pupils gained an insight into vast array of science and technology research opportunities. We even got a mention in The Courier! S1 Engineering Challenge On 1 st February, all pupils in S1 experienced a day of engineering; using their problem-solving abilities to design and carry out a test using an electric vehicle. Pupils worked together, developing communication and teamwork skills. The visiting engineer, Tom Adams, was very impressed with the ability and enthusiasm displayed by the group.