We were delighted to welcome Professor Christopher Leburn, Technology Exploitation Director of the Photonics & Quantum Accelerator (PQA), to HSD yesterday.
Christopher kindly presented to the School five copies of Listen to the Universe, a children’s science book developed by Dr Mariela Masso Reid and Professor Dimitra Fimi through a project supported by the PQA.
Designed to inspire young readers from Primary 2 onwards, the book follows two children on an adventure through a carnival, using familiar experiences to introduce the fascinating science of gravitational waves and how we explore the universe.
The books were enthusiastically received by our younger pupils, who had the opportunity to explore the story and discover how even complex scientific ideas can be brought to life through storytelling.
The donation forms part of a wider initiative to distribute hundreds of copies to primary schools across Scotland, helping to spark curiosity and encourage more young people to discover the exciting possibilities of science and technology.
A huge thank you to Christopher, Dr Reid and the PQA for this wonderful addition to our school library!