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Science Week: Visit to W5 in Belfast

Students in W5, Belfast Photo: Ms. O'Sullivan
NEWS / 17 November 2014

On Wednesday, 12th November, 3rd, 4th and 5th Year students drove to Belfast to W5. Christina Greene, 5th Year, reports back on the trip.

We did a Lego challenge: you have to programme this little robot that was made of Lego. It turned out to be harder than it looked. It was loads of fun. Go to the 2014-2015 Gallery for more Science Week photos.

Christina Greene, 5th Year

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