SET UP Science

South Cheshire

15/03/01

PRIMARY PROGRAMME

 

FRIDAY, 16th March

       

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

16P1

Fri 16 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

Acton CE Primary School

Chester Road, Acton

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8LG

– Mr Wycherley 01270 625172

School

 

9.45 – 11.45

Mrs E Cottrell

Or

Mrs S King

4 - 7

31

16P2

Fri 16 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

St John's CE Primary School

Heath Road, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 2LE

- Mrs Owen 01270 762859

School

 

1.00 – 3.00

P Mascarenhas

Or

none

5 - 6

29

16P4

Fri 16 March

VISIT TO THE SALT MUSEUM

Museum gallery visit. Laboratory session making salt crystals, handling artifacts, town trail, looking at effects of subsidence in the area.

Presenter: Rosemary Mullen 01606 41331

Community Education Officer

Salt Museum

Edleston Primary School

Edleston Road, Crewe

Cheshire CW2 7HQ

– Miss Proctor 01270 255665

Salt Museum, Northwich

 

10.00 - 2.30

Children to take packed lunch. Suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor activities.

BUS 9.15

TEP

9 - 11

32

16P5

Fri 16 March

VISIT TO THE SALT MUSEUM

Museum gallery visit. Laboratory session making salt crystals, handling artifacts, town trail, looking at effects of subsidence in the area.

Presenter: Rosemary Mullen 01606 41331

Community Education Officer

Salt Museum

Edleston Primary School

Edleston Road, Crewe

Cheshire CW2 7HQ

– Mr Thomas 01270 255665

Salt Museum, Northwich

 

10.00 - 2.30

Children to take packed lunch. Suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor activities.

BUS 9.15

Mrs B Shaw

9 - 11

35

16P6

Fri 16 March

THE EARTH SCIENCES

Planetarium astronomical presentation with slides; Meteostat weather demonstration; Geology presentation; Alternative energy.

Presenter: Michael Pace 01782 785205

Project Director, Newchapel Observatory

St Oswald's Worleston CE Primary School

Station Road, Worleston

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DP

– Mrs Ansell 01270 623826

Newchapel Observatory, Stoke-on-Trent

10.00 - 12.00

BUS 9.15

Mrs B Crabb

7 - 11

24

16P7

Fri 16 March

INDOOR FLIGHT

Flying various extremely light models, demonstrating basic aerodynamics and engineering - more like insects than Spitfires.

Presenter: Stan Pearson 01270 583331

Elworth Hall Primary School

Lawton Way, Elworth

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 1TE

- Mrs Isherwood 01270 764669

At school

1.30 - 2.30

Needs a hall preferably 50x50x18' high. No windows open or heating on.

Couple of tables and chairs.

R Gladden

5 - 7

27

16P8

Fri 16 March

AMAZING BUILDINGS

A look at the weird and wonderful buildings of today and throughout history, including why they stand up and the materials used.

Presenter: Elizabeth & Kathryn Green 0207 761 1400

Bunbury & Aldersey CE Primary School

School Lane, Bunbury

Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9NR

- Mrs Tomlinson 01829 260524

At school

2.00 - 2.45

OHP & Screen, Flipchart

R Charlton

7 - 8

32

16P9

Fri 16 March

"OUR WORLD"

Conservation based package for Key Stage 2 designed to extract maximum benefit from a visit to The Palms.

Presenter: Ms Valda Fillery 01270 628628

Curator Education Officer, Stapeley Water Gardens

Wistaston Green Infant School

Moreton Road, Crewe

Cheshire CW2 8QS

– 01270 569813

Stapeley Water Gardens

10.30 - 1.30

Pre-visit by teacher essential. Accompanying adults need briefing beforehand. Packed lunch.

BUS 10.00

M Bennett

6 - 7

29

 

MONDAY, 19th March

       

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

19P1

Mon 19 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

Broad Street Infant School

Broad Street, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 3UD

– Mrs Taylor 01270 213087

School

 

9.45 – 11.45

A Finn

6 - 7

30

19P2

Mon 19 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

Mablins Lane Primary School

Mablins Lane, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 3YR

– Mrs Sedgley 01270 580437

School

 

1.00 – 3.00

None

5 - 6

30

19P3

Mon 19 March

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PLANTS

How plants grow - a talk illustrated with examples of seeds and plants.

Presenter: Ms Abi Clayton 01270 521100

Bridgemere Garden World

The Weaver Primary School

Western Avenue, Nantwich

Cheshire CW5 7AJ

- Mrs Hart 01270 626335

At school

 

2.00 - 2.45

Tables

Mrs C Salthouse

7 - 8

28

19P4

Mon 19 March

THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT

A look at different types of houses throughout the world.

Presenter: John Evans 01270 589615

Technical Director, The Up and Under Group

Willaston Primary School

Derwent Close, Willaston

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6QQ

– Ms Croxton 01270 661528

At school

 

10.45 - 11.30

OHP & Screen

Mrs G Corfield

5 - 6

30

19P5

Mon 19 March

TASTE OF THE WORLD

Tour of produce aisle, tasting and identifying fruit and vegetables, Q&A sessions.

Presenter: Mrs M Farrell 01270 215510

Safeway Stores, Crewe

Warmingham CE Primary School

School Lane, Warmingham

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 3QN

– Mrs Norman 01270 526260

Safeway Stores, Crewe

10.00 - 10.45

BUS 9.30

Dr V Pritchard

5 - 7

13

19P6

Mon 19 March

"OUR WORLD"

Conservation based package for Key Stage 2 designed to extract maximum benefit from a visit to The Palms.

Presenter: Ms Valda Fillery 01270 628628

Curator Education Officer, Stapeley Water Gardens

Monks Coppenhall Primary School

Remer Street, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 4LY

- Miss Phillips 01270 584438

Stapeley Water Gardens

10.30 - 1.30

Pre-visit by teacher essential. Accompanying adults need briefing beforehand. Packed lunch.

BUS 10.00

JAS

10 - 11

31

19P7

Mon 19 March

VISIT TO BLUE PLANET

Food Chains: they provide an insight into the natural cycles within ecosystems. The pupils will be involved in problem solving and constructing practical examples.

Presenter: Sarah Satterwaite 0151 357 8804

Education Manager, Blue Planet

Vine Tree Primary School

Danebank Avenue, Crewe

Cheshire CW2 8AD

– Mr Gower 01270 661526

Blue Planet, Ellesmere Port

11.00 - 2.00

Packed lunch required.

Free pre-visit for teacher is recommended.

BUS 10.00

Mrs S Protheroe

6 - 7

29

19P8

Mon 19 March

CHEESE TECHNOLOGY

Talk and video on the process of cheese making.

Presenter: Mark Beavon 01270 841500

General Manager, Joseph Heler Ltd

Wybunbury Delves CE Primary School

Bridge Street, Wybunbury

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7NE

- Miss Gray 01270 841302

At School

2.00 - 2.45

Television and video required

W Cowen

5

30

19P9

Mon 19 March

CHEMISTRY WITH CABBAGE

A chemistry workshop lasting about 4 hours. Students do their own experiments using equipment and chemicals provided.

Presenter: Lorelly Wilson 01565 653279

St John's CE Primary School

Heath Road, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 2LE

- Mrs Owen 01270 762859

At school

10.00 - 3.00

(lunch 12 - 1.30)

Mrs B Morris

10 - 11

33

19P10

Mon 19 March

HOW A NEW CAR IS DEVELOPED

An activity based session illustrating the process by which a new car goes from ideas to production.

Presenter: A Young Engineer

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars

Church Coppenhall Junior School

Holland Street, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 3SL

– Mrs Downey 01270 213762

At school

1.15 - 2.00

OHP & Screen, tables

D Scott

9 - 11

30

19P11

Mon 19 March

CRYSTAL GAZING

The importance of crystals in everyday life. How biology produces them and how we have developed ways to 'steal' this technology.

Presenter: Prof Brigid Heywood 01782 583507

Keele University

Shavington Primary School

Southbank Avenue, Shavington

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5BP

–Miss Lea 01270 661527

At School

2.00 - 2.45

OHP & Screen, slide projector

J White

9 - 11

100

19P12

Mon 19 March

"OUR WORLD"

Conservation based package for Key Stage 2 designed to extract maximum benefit from a visit to The Palms.

Presenter: Ms Valda Fillery 01270 628628

Curator Education Officer, Stapeley Water Gardens

Highfields Primary School

Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich

Cheshire CW5 6HA

– 01270 626125

Stapeley Water Gardens

10.30 - 1.30

Pre-visit by teacher essential. Accompanying adults need briefing beforehand. Packed lunch.

BUS 10.00

Mrs S King

9 - 11

60

 

TUESDAY, 20th March

       

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

20P1

Tue 20 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

Mablins Lane Primary School

Mablins Lane, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 3YR

– Mrs Sedgley 01270 580437

School

 

9.45 – 11.45

J Stewart

5 - 6

30

20P2

Tue 20 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

Mablins Lane Primary School

Mablins Lane, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 3YR

– Mrs Sedgley 01270 580437

School

 

1.00 – 3.00

J Stewart

5 - 6

30

20P3

Tue 20 March

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PLANTS

How plants grow - a talk illustrated with examples of seeds and plants.

Presenter: Ms Abi Clayton 01270 521100

Bridgemere Garden World

St Oswald's Worleston CE Primary School

Station Road, Worleston

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DP

– Mrs Wood 01270 623826

At school

 

2.00 - 2.45

Tables

Mrs E Cottrell

4 - 7

17

20P4

Tue 20 March

THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT

A look at different types of houses throughout the world.

Presenter: John Evans 01270 589615

Technical Director, The Up and Under Group

Sound & District Primary School

Whitchurch Road, Sound

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AE

- Ms Ratcliffe 01270 780270

At school

 

10.45 - 11.30

OHP & Screen

TEP

5 - 7

27

20P5

Tue 20 March

TASTE OF THE WORLD

Tour of produce aisle, tasting and identifying fruit and vegetables, Q&A sessions.

Presenter: Mrs M Farrell 01270 215510

Safeway Stores, Crewe

Warmingham CE Primary School

School Lane, Warmingham

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 3QN

– Mrs Norman 01270 526260

Safeway Stores, Crewe

10.00 - 10.45

BUS 9.30

Mrs S Burgess

5 - 7

13

20P6

Tue 20 March

HANDS-ON SCIENCE

An opportunity to gain experience in using scientific equipment.

Presenter: John Fifield 01270 654654

Applied Technology, Maths & Science Programme Mgr

South Cheshire College

Wrenbury Primary School

Nantwich Road, Wrenbury

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8EN

- Mr Walker 01270 780368

South Cheshire College

 

10.00 - 11.30

BUS 9.15

P Taylor

7 - 9

33

20P7

STREAMWATCHING - CHEMICAL WATER

CANCELLED

St John's CE Primary School

Heath Road, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 2LE

- Mrs Dixon 01270 762859

Local river

 

 

1.00 - 3.00

 

9 - 10

30

20P8

Tue 20 March

RAVIN' RAINFOREST

CANCELLED

Sandbach Primary School

Crewe Road, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 4NS

– Ms Shepherd 01270 763701

Kew Mobile Unit at Reaseheath College

 

9.30 - 10.45

 

7 - 9

30

20P9

Tue 20 March

RAVIN' RAINFOREST

CANCELLED

Smallwood CE Primary School

Smallwood, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 2UR

- Mrs Moores 01477 500362

Kew Mobile Unit at Reaseheath College

 

11.00 - 12.15

 

7 - 9

27

20P10

Tue 20 March

RAVIN' RAINFOREST

CANCELLED

Bickerton Holy Trinity Primary School

Bickerton, Malpas

Cheshire SY14 8AP

- Mr Walker 01829 720240

Kew Mobile Unit at Reaseheath College

 

1.15 - 2.30

 

7 - 8

23

20P11

Tue 20 March

FINGER ON THE PULSE

Overview of the human body, some major organs, and the effects of exercise on these. Physical activity and written work is involved.

Presenter – James Arrowsmith 01270 216682

The Alexandra Soccer Centre

Leighton Park Primary School

Minshull New Road, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 3PP

– Mr Burgess 01270 214402

The Alexandra Soccer Centre,

Shavington

10.00 – 11.30

Suitable clothing and footwear for exercise.

BUS 9.30

Mrs C Beckett

9 – 11

30

20P12

Tue 20 March

HOW A NEW CAR IS DEVELOPED

An activity based session illustrating the process by which a new car goes from ideas to production.

Presenter: A Young Engineer

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars

Offley Junior School

Offley Road, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 1GY

- Mr Davy 01270 764894

At school

1.15 - 2.00

OHP & Screen, tables

A Finn

10 - 11

30

20P13

Tue 20 March

"OUR WORLD"

Conservation based package for Key Stage 2 designed to extract maximum benefit from a visit to The Palms.

Presenter: Ms Valda Fillery 01270 628628

Curator Education Officer, Stapeley Water Gardens

Highfields Primary School

Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich

Cheshire CW5 6HA

– 01270 626125

Stapeley Water Gardens

10.30 - 1.30

Pre-visit by teacher essential. Accompanying adults need briefing beforehand. Packed lunch.

BUS 10.00

JAS

6 - 7

60

 

WEDNESDAY, 21st March

       

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

21P1

Wed 21 March

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PLANTS

How plants grow - a talk illustrated with examples of seeds and plants.

Presenter: Ms Abi Clayton 01270 521100

Bridgemere Garden World

Shavington Primary School

Southbank Avenue, Shavington

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5BP

– Mrs Gibbs 01270 661527

At school

 

2.00 - 2.45

Tables

Mrs S Burgess

5 - 7

30

21P2

Wed 21 March

HANDS-ON SCIENCE

An opportunity to gain experience in using scientific equipment.

Presenter: John Fifield 01270 654654

Applied Technology, Maths & Science Programme Mgr

South Cheshire College

Wyche Primary School

Manor Road, Nantwich

Cheshire CW5 5LX

– Ms Smith 01270 625533

South Cheshire College

 

10.00 - 11.30

BUS 9.30

R Gladden

7 - 9

30

21P3a

Wed 21 March

"OUR WORLD"

CANCELLED

Leighton Park Primary School

Minshull New Road, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 3PP

– Mr Burgess 01270 214402

Stapeley Water Gardens

10.30 - 1.30

 

7 - 9

30

21P3b

Wed 21 March

"OUR WORLD"

Conservation based package for Key Stage 2 designed to extract maximum benefit from a visit to The Palms.

Presenter: Ms Valda Fillery 01270 628628

Curator Education Officer, Stapeley Water Gardens

Sandbach Primary School

Crewe Road, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 4NS

– Ms Shepherd 01270 763701

Stapeley Water Gardens

10.30 - 1.30

Pre-visit by teacher essential. Accompanying adults need briefing beforehand. Packed lunch.

BUS 9.45

Mrs D Farrington

9 - 11

30

21P4

 

TREES FOR LIFE

CANCELLED

Acton CE Primary School

Chester Road, Acton

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8LG

– Mr Wycherley 01270 625172

At school

1.30 - 2.30

 

8 - 10

30

21P5

STREAMWATCHING - CHEMICAL WATER

CANCELLED

Buerton Primary School

Woore Road, Buerton

Crewe, Cheshire CW3 0DD

– Miss Bain 01270 811331

Local river

 

 

1.00 - 3.00

 

9 - 11

10

21P6

Wed 21 March

RAVIN' RAINFOREST

CANCELLED

Offley Junior School

Offley Road, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 1GY

- Miss Bolton 01270 764894

Kew Mobile Unit at Reaseheath College

 

9.30 - 10.45

 

8 - 9

30

21P7

Wed 21 March

CANCELLED

Offley Junior School

Offley Road, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 1GY

- Miss Bolton 01270 764894

Kew Mobile Unit at Reaseheath College

 

11.00 - 12.15

 

8 - 9

30

21P8

Wed 21 March

RAVIN' RAINFOREST

CANCELLED

Vine Tree Primary School

Danebank Avenue, Crewe

Cheshire CW2 8AD

– Mr Gower 01270 661526

Kew Mobile Unit at Reaseheath College

 

1.15 - 2.30

 

7 - 9

33

21P9

Wed 21 March

BUGS, BUGS, AND MORE BUGS

Bacteria and viruses are found everywhere; Stresses hygiene, hand washing, etc; Examples of plates, swabs, etc.

Presenter: Dr Maire O'Donoghue 01270 612345

Consultant Microbiologist

Leighton Hospital

Pebble Brook County Primary School

Balmoral Avenue

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6PL

- Ms Cavanagh 01270 568956

At school

 

1.30 - 2.30

OHP & Screen

G Harvey

10 - 11

23

21P10

Wed 21 March

CHEMISTRY WITH CABBAGE

A chemistry workshop lasting about 4 hours. Students do their own experiments using equipment and chemicals provided.

Presenter: Lorelly Wilson 01565 653279

Weston Primary School

Main Road, Weston

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5LD

– Mr Broughton 01270 582537

At school

10.00 - 2.30

Dr V Pritchard

9 - 11

27

21P11

Wed 21 March

MOON COLONY

A discussion about space travel. The main activity will focus on dehydrated foods, based on the NASA 5-day shuttle menu.

Presenter: Pauline Carter 01928 787226

Adviser Primary Science

The Weaver Primary School

Western Avenue, Nantwich

Cheshire CW5 7AJ

- Mrs Hart 01270 626335

King's Grove County High School

9.30 - 10.30

BUS 9.00

TEP

10 - 11

31

21P12

Wed 21 March

MOON COLONY

A discussion about space travel. The main activity will focus on dehydrated foods, based on the NASA 5-day shuttle menu.

Presenter: Pauline Carter 01928 787226

Adviser Primary Science

Brereton CE Primary School

School Lane, Brereton

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 1RN

– Miss Williams 01477 532116

King's Grove County High School

10.45 - 11.45

BUS 10.00

Mrs B Morris

10 - 11

31

21P13

Wed 21 March

SAY IT WITH FROZEN FLOWERS

Discussion on temperature ranges - effect of ultra low temperatures is demonstrated. Children are encouraged to participate.

Presenter: Mervyn Black 0161 740 1081(Home)

Salford University

Wistaston Junior School

Church Lane, Wistaston

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8EZ

- Mr N Jones 01270 567769

Wybunbury Delves CE Primary School

Bridge Street, Wybunbury

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7NE

- Miss Gray 01270 841302

Wistaston Junior School

 

10.30 – 11.30

8 feet of tables, large rubbish bin, slide projector and screen, preferably. 30 min setup, 30 min clear up.

BUS 9.45

for Wybunbury Delves

W Cowan

and

Mrs C Salthouse

9 – 11

110

+

32

21P14

VISIT TO CHESTER ZOO

CANCELLED

Warmingham CE Primary School

School Lane, Warmingham

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 3QN

– Mrs Norman 01270 526260

Chester Zoo

10.30 - 2.00

 

7 - 9

and

9 - 11

15

+

15

21P15

Wed 21 March

CRYSTAL GAZING

The importance of crystals in everyday life. How biology produces them and how we have developed ways to 'steal' this technology.

Presenter: Prof Brigid Heywood 01782 583507

Keele University

Beechwood Primary School

Meredith Street, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 2PH

– Miss Puttick 01270 214490

At School

2.00 - 2.45

OHP & Screen, slide projector

Miss M Jeans

9 - 11

70

 

THURSDAY, 22nd March

       

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

22P1

Thu 22 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

Buerton Primary School

Woore Road, Buerton

Crewe, Cheshire CW3 0DD

– Mrs Brownwell 01270 811331

School

 

9.45 – 11.45

Mrs A Barnard

4 - 7

11

22P2

Thu 22 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

Audlem St James Primary School

Heathfield Road, Audlem

Crewe, Cheshire CW3 0AL

- Mrs Spencer 01270 811450

School

 

1.00 – 3.00

Mrs A Barnard

4 - 5

23

22P3

 

STREAMWATCHING - CHEMICAL WATER

CANCELLED

Acton CE Primary School

Chester Road, Acton

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8LG

– Mr Wycherley 01270 625172

Valley Brook

 

 

1.00 - 3.00

 

8 - 10

30

22P4

Thu 22 March

RAVIN' RAINFOREST

CANCELLED

Sound & District Primary School

Whitchurch Road, Sound

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AE

- Ms Blease 01270 780270

Kew Mobile Unit at Reaseheath College

 

9.30 - 10.45

 

7 - 9

28

22P5

Thu 22 March

RAVIN' RAINFOREST

CANCELLED

Church Coppenhall Junior School

Holland Street, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 3SL

– Mrs Downey 01270 213762

Kew Mobile Unit at Reaseheath College

 

11.00 - 12.15

 

7 - 9

30

22P6

Thu 22 March

RAVIN' RAINFOREST

CANCELLED

Springfield Special School

Crewe Green Road, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 5HS

– Mrs Turner 01270 582446

Kew Mobile Unit at Reaseheath College

 

1.15 - 2.30

 

8 - 12

 

30

22P7

Thu 22 March

BUGS, BUGS, AND MORE BUGS

Bacteria and viruses are found everywhere; Stresses hygiene, hand washing, etc; Examples of plates, swabs, etc.

Presenter: Dr Maire O'Donoghue 01270 612345

Consultant Microbiologist

Leighton Hospital

Stapeley Broad Lane CE Primary School

Broad Lane, Stapeley

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7QL

– Mrs Acklam 01270 624186

At school

 

1.30 - 2.30

OHP & Screen

R Stafford

6 - 7

30

22P8a

Thu 22 March

THE EARTH SCIENCES

Planetarium astronomical presentation with slides; Meteostat weather demonstration; Geology presentation; Alternative energy.

Presenter: Michael Pace 01782 785205

Project Director, Newchapel Observatory

Beechwood Primary School

Meredith Street, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 2PH

– Miss Puttick 01270 214490

Newchapel Observatory, Stoke-on-Trent

10.00 - 11.45

BUS 9.15

TEP

9 - 11

30

22P8b

Thu 22 March

THE EARTH SCIENCES

Planetarium astronomical presentation with slides; Meteostat weather demonstration; Geology presentation; Alternative energy.

Presenter: Michael Pace 01782 785205

Project Director, Newchapel Observatory

Beechwood Primary School

Meredith Street, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 2PH

– Miss Puttick 01270 214490

Newchapel Observatory, Stoke-on-Trent

1.00 - 2.45

BUS 12.30

Mrs A Pask

9 - 11

30

22P9

Thu 22 March

FINGER ON THE PULSE

Overview of the human body, some major organs, and the effects of exercise on these. Physical activity and written work is involved.

Presenter – James Arrowsmith 01270 216682

The Alexandra Soccer Centre

Bridgemere CE Primary School

Bridgemere Lane, Bridgemere

Nr Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7PZ

– Mr Kelsall 01270 520271

The Alexandra Soccer Centre,

Shavington

10.00 – 11.30

Suitable clothing and footwear for exercise.

BUS 9.15

P Taylor

9 – 11

17

22P10

Thu 22 March

HOW A NEW CAR IS DEVELOPED

An activity based session illustrating the process by which a new car goes from ideas to production.

Presenter: A Young Engineer

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars

Offley Junior School

Offley Road, Sandbach

Cheshire CW11 1GY

- Mr Davy 01270 764894

At school

11.00 - 11.45

OHP & Screen, tables

Mrs B Morris

10 - 11

30

 

FRIDAY, 23rd March

       

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

23P1

Fri 23 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

Broad Street Infant School

Broad Street, Crewe

Cheshire CW5 8LG

– Miss Hodgkinson 01270 213087

School

 

9.45 – 11.45

J White

6 - 7

30

23P2

Fri 23 March

THE WORK OF AN RSPCA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Pupils will be told how injured creatures are cared for and they will use the discovery room to consider habitat problems for wildlife.

Presenter: Neil Barnett 0870 442 7102

RSPCA Centre School Liaison Officer.

Weston Primary School

Main Road, Weston

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5LD

– Mr Broughton 01270 582537

School

 

1.00 – 3.00

Mrs C Salthouse

5 - 6

18

23P3

Fri 23 March

VISIT TO BLUE PLANET

Food Chains: they provide an insight into the natural cycles within ecosystems. The pupils will be involved in problem solving and constructing practical examples.

Presenter: Sarah Satterwaite 0151 357 8804

Education Manager, Blue Planet

Wistaston Green Junior School

Moreton Road, Crewe

Cheshire CW2 8QS

– Miss Lake 01270 568030

Blue Planet, Ellesmere Port

11.00 - 2.00

Packed lunch required.

Free pre-visit for teacher is recommended.

BUS 10.00

Wheelchair access required

Dr V Pritchard

10 - 11

28

23P4

Fri 23 March

CANDLES AND LAMPS

The science of light generation and energy efficiency with demonstrations and audience participation.

Presenter: John Rodway 0161 430 4724 (home)

Education Consultant

Audlem St James Primary School

Heathfield Road, Audlem

Crewe, Cheshire CW3 0AL

- Mrs Spencer 01270 811450

At school

 

10.45 - 11.45

W Cowen

9 - 11

37

23P5

Fri 23 March

CANDLES AND LAMPS

The science of light generation and energy efficiency with demonstrations and audience participation.

Presenter: John Rodway 0161 430 4724 (home)

Education Consultant

Wistaston Junior School

Church Lane, Wistaston

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8EZ

- Mr N Jones 01270 567769

At school

 

2.00 - 3.00

J White

7 - 9

110

23P6

Fri 23 March

THE EARTH SCIENCES

Planetarium astronomical presentation with slides; Meteostat weather demonstration; Geology presentation; Alternative energy.

Presenter: Michael Pace 01782 785205

Project Director, Newchapel Observatory

Monks Coppenhall Primary School

Remer Street, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 4LY

- Miss Phillips 01270 584438

Newchapel Observatory, Stoke-on-Trent

9.45 - 11.45

BUS 9.15

Mrs I Thwaites

10 - 11

31

23P7

Fri 23 March

CHEESE TECHNOLOGY

Talk and video on the process of cheese making.

Presenter: Mark Beavon 01270 841500

General Manager, Joseph Heler Ltd

Bridgemere CE Primary School

Bridgemere Lane, Bridgemere

Nr Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7PZ

– Miss Head 01270 520271

At School

2.00 - 2.45

Television and video required

Miss M Jeans

4 - 6

20

23P8

Fri 23 March

"OUR WORLD"

Conservation based package for Key Stage 2 designed to extract maximum benefit from a visit to The Palms.

Presenter: Ms Valda Fillery 01270 628628

Curator Education Officer, Stapeley Water Gardens

St Mary's RC Primary School

Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe

Cheshire CW2 8AD

- Mrs Hulme 01270 568912

Stapeley Water Gardens

10.30 - 1.30

Pre-visit by teacher essential. Accompanying adults need briefing beforehand. Packed lunch.

BUS 10.00

J Stewart

9 - 11

60

23P9

Fri 23 March

CRYSTAL GAZING

The importance of crystals in everyday life. How biology produces them and how we have developed ways to 'steal' this technology.

Presenter: Prof Brigid Heywood 01782 583507

Keele University

Mablins Lane Primary School

Mablins Lane, Crewe

Cheshire CW1 3YR

– Mrs Sedgley 01270 580437

At School

2.00 - 2.45

OHP & Screen, slide projector

Mrs C Beckett

9 - 11

Up to 100