SCIENCE Week at Noremarsh Junior School in Royal Wootton Bassett provided excitement and interest for the children, led by Year 5 teacher Mrs Rowan Atack, who is aYear 5 teacher .

A glider from the Cotswold Gliding Club was brought to the school in its special transporter, and thrilled the

pupils, who admired its impressive 50ft wing span.

They learned about its operational capabilities from Paul Lazenby, an instructor at the club, and Max Lazenby, a glider aerobatics pilot. Some children were lucky enough to sit in the cockpit, or to try on the weighty parachute pack that would be worn in flight.

The memorable Science Week also featured a visit by a hot air balloon, the Wiltshire Air Ambulance helicopter, a drone pilot and a representative of the REME Museum, who led a science workshop. The activities certainly brought science to life for the pupils, who were fascinated to see exhibits at close range, and to have their many questions answered by the visitors.