CHILDREN at a Cowley school had their interest in science sparked thanks to a demonstration by Science Oxford.

Demonstrators treated youngsters and staff at Church Cowley St James CofE Primary School to a special fire display.

The show, on Thursday, explained what fire needed to exist, showed them the basics of fire eating and also demonstrated a ‘fire tornado’.

Natalie Ford, school outreach manager for Science Oxford, said: “Everyone seemed to really enjoy it. They were very impressed with the blow torches.”

It concluded a special week of maths and science events.