PUPILS from Warrington’s Cardinal Newman Catholic High School were given the chance to solve a “bog body mystery” at a forensic science workshop at The Manchester Museum.
Co-ordinated by Aimhigher Cheshire and Warrington – an area partnership working to widen participation in higher education – the workshop provided students with real-life applications of science and first hand experience of using laboratory equipment.
Twenty Year 10 pupils from the school were invited to the event and, using available clues, had to solve if the remains belonged to a missing woman who disappeared two years ago in the Lindow Moss area in Wilmslow.
Aimhigher spokeswoman Teresa Wong said: “The pupils had a fantastic time solving the Bog Body Mystery. They now have a much greater appreciation of how science can be used in real-life situations and can’t wait to return for more workshops like this!”
One of the pupils said: “The day was great fun and very interesting. We learned about the different techniques used to solve crime. I really enjoyed being the forensic scientist for the day.”
Pictured: Warrington pupils turn forensic scientists
