PUPILS at John Logie Baird Primary School have been exploring all things Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) which culminated in an exhilerating event.

Teachers collaborated in joint planning of experiences and outcomes in conjunction with Lieutenant Commander Dave Pinder from Faslane Naval Base.

The children from the Early Learning Centre and Primary one were demonstrating their skills for life by planning, designing and problem solving how to trap the gingerbread men that had run away from the school kitchen.

To add to their excitement they had a visit from 'The Ginger Breadman', a local baker who took along some tasty gingerbread men for them to try.

Pupils from primary 2-4 worked together to design, plan, build and test homes for a variety of characters including Rapunzel, Little Pigs, Spacemen and Submariners. They enjoyed learning from visiting Architects and Surveyors about possible career choices.

The children in primary 5-7 were given the opportunity to apply for jobs on a design team. After a rigorous recruitment process they set out in their teams to explore ship building and engineering.

The pupils participated in scientific experiments to test for buoyancy, gravity, floating and sinking before moving on to the challenge of building their own design. Supporting them in the design process were Andrew Quinn, naval architect for BAE Systems and Douglas McNaught, a former technical director.

The group of Digital Leaders explored a variety of coding skills and technologies, including the BBC Micro:Bit and were eager to share their learning with their classmates.

Towards the end of term the pupils took part in an exciting careers week. Pupils arrived at school dressed as they would do in their future chosen occupation.

Pupils considered their own skills and talents and through presentations to their peers then summarised how they could utilise these in their chosen careers.

The school had visits throughout career week from a marine biologist, a vet, a charity worker, a farmer, nurses, architects, naval engineers and naval architects, among others.

All the events and visits culminated in an exciting event as the children witnessed just what it looked like for someone to fulfil their aspirations and lifetime ambition - as a former pupil from Squadron 705 Naval Air Squadron, landed a Royal Navy helicopter in the playground.

The school had been following the pilots career path and are very proud of what he has achieved.

On embarking from the helicopter he said: "Last time I was here I was telling you about things that you should want to do, and that you should start planning them now. When I was at school here I said I always wanted to land a helicopter in my school. So, I used to go on about it all the time, and that’s what I have managed to do today: achieve something that I always wanted to do!”

A spokeswoman for the school said: "This thrilling event was shared with members of the community as they gathered around the school to view the momentous occasion.

"Importantly, for the children of John Logie Baird it was a perfect illustration of the relevance of all the learning that had taken place throughout the previous months and an experience that ultimately they will never forget!"