NOSTALGIA: Lauder Primary in 2009

Youngsters in Lauder were in with a chance of having their names written in the stars after they were chosen to create a new constellation this week in 2009.
Lauder Primary School pupils in 2009.Lauder Primary School pupils in 2009.
Lauder Primary School pupils in 2009.

Pupils at Lauder Primary School were among eight groups from across the country to win a national competition aimed at promoting the International Year of Astronomy. Exactly a decade ago they welcomed top astronomer John Brown who helped the children pick a star with local significance which was then linked to form the new constellation. They also got the chance to help design a unique shape for the constellation which went on to included 80 stars including their chosen one “Mirach in Andromeda”.