CHILDREN at Fernhurst School swapped sums and spellings for homework of a different kind when they designed solar system sweets and biscuits as they went into space this term.

As part of a special topic year five pupils also took a trip to the South South Downs Planetarium and to the Tim Peake Exhibition at The Novium Museum in Chichester.

Thoroughly enjoyed and very informative, the youngsters learned about the solar system, stars, planets, Gallileo, different skies and the astronaut Tim Peake’s expedition on ISS.

They also welcomed Dave Gibbon, an expert from Surrey Satellites, to learn how satellites are made and exactly what they do.

Pictured with solar systems made out of polystyrene balls and wire and model rockets, homework included designing space treats to complete the exercise including popping candy cakes, planet biscuits and even a peppermint cream solar system.

Two pupils who enjoyed the space trip were Evie Hill who said: “One of the most interesting facts I learned was how long it takes for space rockets to go up into space and how much fuel they use.”

Henry Atkinson was amazed that Saturn Five, the rocket that took Neil Armstrong to the moon was 110 metres high.