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LITTLE boffins saw theory put to the test last week, when a stunt pi- lot drew gasps from the pupils as he turned barrel loops over the school.
The aeronautical display was to show the youngsters of fourth class, who have been doing a project on the Forces of Flight, just what can be Ley stor
Former RAF pilot and aerobatic display pilot, Gerry Humphries, took
to the skies after being approached by the school to give the youngsters a practical demonstration.
All 260 pupils gathered in the school yard on Thursday morning to see the death-defying stunts.
Fourth class teacher, Cathal Crowe said the pupils were “amazed. He per- formed loops, did barrel rolls, stalls and did a dive towards the school. The children were delighted”.
Earlier in the year, the class had visits from pilot, Jane Magill, and
aeronautical engineer, Eddie Ryan, who both talked to the youngsters about their careers in the aviation industry.
The school is reaching for an Ex- cellence in Science award for the third year running and the display went ahead in tandem with the Par- teen National School Green Schools Action Day.
Organised by the school’s Green Schools co-ordinator, Aisling Carey and discover science co-ordina-
tor, Fidelma Coughlan, the day was one on which youngsters displayed projects they have been working on and their knowledge about important environmental matters.