PRIMARY school leavers in Inverclyde were treated to a special day celebrating science and engineering.

In the build up to Inverclyde's first ever festival for science, technology, engineering and maths there were special transition sessions for pupils at West College Scotland.

We joined the new intake heading for Port Glasgow High after the summer as they headed for the Finnart Street campus to take part in experiements and workshops.

They were getting some hands-on learning in workshops with experts from industry, further education and the education STEM team led by development officer Gill Neeson.

Engineers from Diodes were on hand to demonstrate how technology and science can lead to great opportunities.

Processing engineer Kirsty Gibson, from Diodes, said: "It is just great to work with pupils going to Port Glasgow High. I am a former pupil and so is my colleague Lara Graham who is here with me today as well.

"It is great to talk to them about engineering and to show them what we do. We are explaining about the role of semi-conductors in industry.

"Engineering has given me a great career, and it is important to show that there are opportunities open to everyone. I have a teenage daughter and I think it is important that the schools are giving them this chance."

Primary seven pupils from Kilmacolm Primary, Newark Primary and King's Oak Primary, who will be the new first years at Port Glasgow High, joined together to take on some of the tasks. 

Newark teacher Jenna Doyle said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for the primary sevens to come together, meet new friends and get to take part in some fun challenges."

As part of the Inverclyde festival there are a whole host of events taking place in school with a big family event at the Watt Institute on Saturday.

The first ever event of its kind in partnership with Morton in the Community is being supported by local business Blu Marine with a £5,000 donation.