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Corbridge Middle School students put their science, design technology, engineering and maths talents to the test in a one-day challenge set by the educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust. Working in small groups, this introductory session was designed to enhance students’ aptitude for problem solving, creativity, design and engineering and was especially geared to complement to the National Curriculum.
Fifty Year 8 pupils worked on a project called ‘The Wind Turbine Challenge’, where they had to design and construct a wind turbine to produce the greatest amount of electricity. The turbine had to be free-standing and structurally robust to support heavy components and moving parts. The project not only had time constraints, but also budgetary and aesthetical considerations. |
Paul Davies, Smallpeice Trust Associate said “It was very encouraging to see the students so enthusiastic about the project. Their creative thinking and problem solving skills were put to the test as they tackled the tasks in hand. We hope these students will consider engineering when looking to choose future study options.’’ Hugh Beattie, Science Subject Leader at Corbridge Middle School who organized the day, said “We were delighted to have this amazing opportunity. I’m sure it will encourage our pupils to connect the taught elements of Science and Technology to what happens in engineering in the real world. By taking part in this STEM day, we hope to encourage our learners to consider future careers linked to these very important subjects”.
The STEMenrichment day was run by the independent educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the RWE npower as part of an ongoing programme of courses designed to help young people learn and develop skills in engineering, design, technology and manufacturing. This STEM Day was a follow-up to a recent visit made by our pupils to the Kiln Pit Hill Wind Farm located to the south-east of Corbridge, constructed and operated by RWE npower Renewables.
A very big thank you to all the staff involved and especially to Mr Beattie for organising the event.
The STEMenrichment day was run by the independent educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the RWE npower as part of an ongoing programme of courses designed to help young people learn and develop skills in engineering, design, technology and manufacturing. This STEM Day was a follow-up to a recent visit made by our pupils to the Kiln Pit Hill Wind Farm located to the south-east of Corbridge, constructed and operated by RWE npower Renewables.
A very big thank you to all the staff involved and especially to Mr Beattie for organising the event.
