Category Archives: Schools

SARAS Visit Malton Montessori School

Posted on January 16, 2014 by sarascontent

From society treasurer Mell Jeffery FRAS following her visit to the Malton Montessori School on Wednesday 15th January 2014…… An early evening of stargazing was arranged, but unfortunately the weather didn’t play ball. Although the Moon and Jupiter could be … Continue reading →






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Astronomy Night at Pickering Community Junior School

Posted on October 16, 2013 by sarascontent

The society were invited to visit Pickering Community Junior School on the evening of Monday 14th October to provide an astronomy night for the Year 5 pupils.  The pupils have recently been studying their “High in the Sky” project that … Continue reading →






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Astronomy Night at Leavening Community Primary School

Posted on March 14, 2013 by sarascontent

Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society were invited to provide an Astronomy Night for the pupils, parents and teachers of Leavening Community Primary School on Wednesday 13th March. The event started with a tour of the Solar System in the school … Continue reading →






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Norton CP School pupils learn about the Sun and Moon

Posted on February 14, 2013 by sarascontent

From Mell Jeffery FRAS…….. Today (Wednesday 13th February) I visited the year 1 pupils at Norton CP School. They have been studying light and astronomy. The original idea, after chatting with Mrs Everitt, was for the children to view some … Continue reading →






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Barrowcliff Juniors given tour of the inner Solar System

Posted on February 8, 2013 by sarascontent

The afternoon of Thursday 7th February saw SARAS Honorary President John Harper FRAS visit Barrowcliff Primary School to talk to the Juniors who have been learning about Space over the past few weeks. Around 100 children and the teachers were … Continue reading →






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