Upton Junior School children turned gold prospectors as they sifted for the precious metal in a special experiment.

It was part of a project discovering STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, art and maths) held at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar in Ramsgate.

The Year 5 team split into classes and experienced a range of other activities designed to expand their existing knowledge base.

These included making apple rock cakes in the food technology department, working in a science lab, taking part in maths investigations, creating screen printed tote bags in art, and making key rings in the Design Technology department.

Head of Year 5 Billie Danson said: “The children had a truly fascinating day and were thoroughly engaged in all of their tasks.

“It was also a brilliant opportunity to see what life in secondary school is like and the different lessons they can undertake.”

Head of School Darci Arthur added: “STEAM subjects are cornerstones of our education at Upton. The workshops further developed their skills in important areas.

“In addition, the opportunity to see how their learning in these subjects may develop as their educational career evolves was crucial – it has reinforced their knowledge and gave them a real taste of what life may be life for them post-primary. It certainly whetted their appetite to find out more about these topics.”

Upton Junior School is part of the Viking Academy Trust with Chilton Primary School and Ramsgate Arts Primary School.

*For more information contact Head of School Darci Arthur on 01843 861393.