RSE School Program Workshops in Stornoway

Description

School Workshops in Astronomy at a primary and secondary school in Stornoway.

11 February --> Stornoway Primary School  (Weijmans)
* Stars and Monsters, P4/5, 16 pupils + 3 teachers, 80 minutes workshop
* Stars and Monsters, P4, 16 pupils + 1 teacher,  75 minutes workshop
* Stars and Monsters, P5, 19 pupils + 1 teacher, 75 minutes workshop
Total: 51 pupils + 5 teachers


12 February --> Nicolson Institute (Weijmans, Wild, Harvey)
Astrophysics workshops for physics pupils (S3-S5) and for girls (S1-S2), requested by S6 pupil to promote physics amongst younger girls, and to showcase physics careers for older pupils. Pupils numbers as provided by school and as estimated.
* Galaxies and Spectra, S4/5, 24 pupils + 1 teacher, 50 minute workshop
* Galaxies and Art, S2, 24 pupils + 1 teacher, 50 minute workshop
* Galaxies and Art, S2, 22 pupils + 1 teacher, 50 minute workshop
* Galaxies and Physics Careers, S1, 16 pupils + 1 teacher, 45 minute workshop
* Galaxies and Art, S1, 16 pupils + 1 teacher, 45 minute workshop
* Galaxies and Spectra, S3, 20 pupils + 2 teachers, 50 minute workshop
* Galaxies and Spectra, S3, 20 pupils + 2 teachers, 50 minute workshop
Total: about 140 pupils + 7 teachers

Period	11 Feb 2026 → 12 Feb 2026
Held at	The Royal Society of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Degree of Recognition	National