Craig Keaney from St George's Primary, Wallasey spoke about 'Apps for Science', Katy Pallas from 'Farming and Countryside Education' spoke about using farm venues to confidently deliver engaging science and Francesca Farlam from Poulton Lancelyn Primary spoke about the benefits of taking part in the 'Big Science Challenge' science competition.
Brian Broxham displayed a variety of interesting light resources that can be used in primary science and also gave a quick run down of how some of them could be used in lessons. Wishtrac displayed some amazing visualisers.
Pat Dower from the ASE spoke about the benefits of joining the ASE and how to apply for CSciTeach. He also brought along various interesting ASE publications for teachers to browse through. Kirsty Marting from the Veolia Recycling Discovery Centre in Liverpool described the different primary science workshops on offer there.
Other speakers were Nicky Bolton from Heswall Primary School who talked about 'Bucket School', Rose froud from Ness gardens, Lucinda Lewis from the Catalyst Centre, Widnes, Tim Griffiths from Liverpool Hope University, Adrian Greenall from Stem Learning Ltd, Anne Buckley and Kim Harvey from Inspiring Science. Many thanks to Mrs Cartmell the headteacher at Holy Spirit for hosting the event and members of staff who helped set up and clear away.