A group of Year 10 pupils with a special interest in engineering and manufacturing careers, went on a visit to Bridgnorth Aluminium last Thursday. Keen to attract new talent, the local manufacturer approached the school to invite students to find out more about the options available to them in this sector. The morning began with …
Two coachloads of students from Years 7 to 9 enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the Williams Racing headquarters yesterday, as a reward for their outstanding behaviour and attendance. Highlights of the day included putting their racing skills to the test on state-of-the-art simulators, exploring the Williams Heritage Museum, and taking part in an exciting STEM …
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A group of 12 BES science enthusiasts from Year 9 were given the fantastic opportunity to take part in a Science and Technology Challenge Day held at Shrewsbury College yesterday. The programme for the event was designed to raise enthusiasm for STEM subjects, with the aim of encouraging more young people to consider studying them …
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As rewards trips go, last week’s visit to Williams Racing – the home to one of Formula 1’s most iconic teams – was amongst one of the most exciting. Selected by their Heads of House, 40 lucky students from Years 7 to 9 got the chance to see behind the scenes of the legendary race …
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Year 7 and 8 students were treated to a spectacular BAE Systems Roadshow on Monday, which was delivered in partnership with the RAF and the Royal Navy. Designed to promote the perception of STEM subjects in schools, the engaging theatre roadshow event tackled a theme that took students on a journey ‘from the depths of …
Young innovators from Bridgnorth Endowed School recently met up with their newly-appointed industry mentor to kick start an exciting project for the 2020 Shropshire Star STEM Schools Challenge. The team of six students put their heads together during a focus session with Bridgnorth Aluminium Development Technologist, Preetam Kaur, to begin work on creating a product …
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Year 7 and 8 science fans were given a real treat at last Monday’s after-school STEM Club as they got to grips with making non-Newtonian fluids. In science, one of the first things students learn is the difference between solids, liquids and gases and, although these are generally quite clear, there are some that require …
As UK industry continues to report a skills gap in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), the importance of providing more education and careers support in this area has never been greater. STEM Ambassadors are an essential resource for schools, as they volunteer their time, enthusiasm and expertise to encourage and inspire young people to …
In recognition of International Women in Engineering Day, Bridgnorth Endowed invited ten Year 9 and 10 girls to attend Wolverhampton University’s ‘Raising the Bar’ event at its Telford Innovation Campus last month. Students participated in a series of workshops, each providing an insight into different types of engineering with a view to inspiring future generations …
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