A CARETAKER and his pigeons have been taking science lessons at a school, with refuse collectors, school dinner supervisors and guide-dog trainers.

People from various trades and professions have visited Crook Primary School to show children the wonders of science.

Police dogs and guide dogs were brought in by their trainers, and scenes of crime officers gave an insight into how science can solve crimes.

Firefighters gave a demonstration on putting out chip pan fires, school dinner cooks talked about healthy eating and paramedics brought in resuscitation equipment. There was also a hydrotherapist, energy conservationist and an engineer.

The idea of science promotion week was to show children how science is used.

Young reporters at the school covered the events and their articles will be published in the school magazine.

Deputy headteacher Howard Blindt thanked all the people who had helped.

"The aim of science week was to show the children that science is not just a school subject, but that it plays an important part in life outside school. The children worked enthusiastically all week and gained a lot from the experience," he said.