Children at Much Wenlock Primary School took part in a range of activities to celebrate international space week. Children in Class 2 designed and built pneumatic rockets before sending them into space. Class teacher Miss Turner said, “This was a great way for the children to apply their mathematical and science skills in a real life context.”
On Friday the whole school came dressed in a space theme. Head Mr Litchfield said, “The children looked fantastic and hopefully it will encourage more budding scientists.”

Charity fills summer with fun
More than 800 children and 300 families had a busy summer thanks to holiday activities run by a county charity. As part of the Holiday