07/10/2026
** P5/P6 WAU Trip to Armagh Planetarium **
P5/P6 enjoyed a fantastic educational visit to Armagh Planetarium as part of their World Around Us topic, ‘Space.’
The children began the day by watching an informative and interactive film about the solar system in the planetarium dome. They then listened to an engaging presentation about stars and constellations before experiencing an exciting space rollercoaster ride.
The pupils also took part in a rocket-making workshop where they designed and built their own rockets. Afterwards, they tested their creations outdoors, launching them into the sky to see whose rocket could travel the furthest.
The day continued in the exhibition area, where the children explored a variety of interactive displays and learned about the lives of astronauts and the challenges of living and working in space. They had great fun investigating the exhibits, gadgets and hands-on activities while deepening their understanding of our fascinating universe.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable day, with the children demonstrating excellent enthusiasm, curiosity and engagement throughout.
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
