Anton Strashimirov primary school in Burgas has opened a STEM centre that all its pupils will use, Burgas council said.

The centre has biology, chemistry and physics labs, a media studio and a computer technology area. An interactive floor is planned for children with special educational needs.

Sixth-graders showed off the space with lab experiments, tests and demonstrations.

Deputy mayor for education, health, social affairs and youth policy Mihail Nenov and school head Diyana Petkova attended the opening. Officials from the regional education inspectorate in Burgas, and heads of Burgas schools and kindergartens, were also there.

Nenov praised the school's management and teachers for their work on the new learning space. He said it gives rise to new ideas, and children build skills they will need in the future.

"STEM education lets what is in the textbooks come alive through hands-on work, and lets children discover the world with their own hands and minds," the deputy mayor said.

Pupils will use their knowledge of natural sciences, maths and technology together, in practical tasks and projects. The areas are meant to spark curiosity and interest in science and technology, and to teach practical skills.

Such spaces are part of the upgrade of school buildings and equipment in Burgas. The council says they build knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, teamwork and digital skills. One advantage of the centre is that all pupils use it, which makes lessons easier to access, more interactive and more inclusive.

"I wish the pupils to be curious, to ask questions, to explore, to experiment and not to be afraid to look for unconventional solutions," Nenov said.