ANGLESEY kids took part in a host of fun activities from racing rocket cars, to programming robots, to building a glider during a visit to RAF Valley.

The pupils from from six primary schools on the island, got to see the fun side of science, technology and engineering at the Anglesey air base.

The aim of the event, one of a number held across the UK, is to show youngsters the fun side of technology and to inspire them to consider future careers in STEM fields.

The Royal Air Force has been in the forefront of technology throughout its hundred-year history, since the dawn of flight to the invention of the jet engine by RAF engineer, Frank Whittle.

The schools involved were Ysgol y Tywyn, Ysgol Rhoscolyn, Ysgol Llanfawr, Ysgol Y Fali, Ysgol Kingsland and Ysgol Rhosneigr.

Clare Griffiths, from Ysgol y Tywyn, a school close to RAF Valley said: “There was plenty to do and all children were highly motivated throughout the day. The children were enthusiastic and thoroughly enjoyed the fun activities whilst learning so many new things at the same time.

"Every child returned to school full of energy and exciting stories about the day.

"Thank you all for the hard work in putting the event together. It was very valuable and perfectly suited to the age of our pupils.”

The pupils got stuck in with activities such as rivet making, using a remote-controlled vehicle to move a delicate cargo, designing a delivery system that will safely move an egg, and programming robots. They also built a glider, and raced rocket cars.

The activities were facilitated by RAF Valley and RAF Cranwell personnel, BAE Systems and Babcock (RAF Valley industry partners), and also with help from the RAF Museum in Hendon.

A specialist firm ‘Hands on Science’ also gave a number of workshops.

The event organiser, RAF Valley Engagement and Communications Officer Babs Hemmings said: “We get more and more requests from local schools to come and visit RAF Valley to learn about the technology and engineering side of the Royal Air Force.

"This event enabled us to combine resources and get six schools together in a fun way.

"We hope this will inspire the children to consider a career in STEM as they get older."