The event is a great way to help your school meet the career benchmarks proposed in the Gatsby Good Career Guidance Handbook.
Where will it be held?
The challenge day will be at the ARU Peterborough, University House, Bishop’s Rd, Peterborough PE1 5BW.
When?
Monday 29th April 2024
How long are the sessions?
Each school/group will attend a morning OR afternoon session. Each session will last approximately 3 hours.
Proposed timetable:
(subject to change)
MORNING SESSION
- 9:00am – Registration and introduction. Each team will be assigned to a STEM area lasting 30 minutes including a 10 minute changeover.
- 9:15 to 9:45am – Challenge One.
- 9:45 to 10:15am – Challenge Two.
- 10:15 to 10:30am – Short break.
- 10:30 to 11:00am Challenge Three.
- 11:00 to 11:30am Challenge Four.
- 11:30 to 11:45am Final presentation. End.
AFTERNOON SESSION
- 12:00 – Registration and introduction. Each team will be assigned to a STEM area lasting 30 minutes including a 10 minute changeover.
- 12:15 to 12:45 – Challenge One.
- 12:45 to 1:15pm – Challenge Two.
- 1:15 to 1:30pm – Short break.
- 1:30 to 2:00pm Challenge Three.
- 2:00 to 2:30pm Challenge Four.
- 2:30 to 2:45pm Final presentation. End.
How many per team?
Schools who register to attend are invited to bring a team of up-to 10 pupils to compete against other schools in the area, over a range of STEM challenges.
The challenges!
Each team will face challenges in each of the four STEM areas – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics set by four of our locally sourced companies and organisations who specialise in each field. Tasked could range from solving science based problems, building engineering structures to working on forensics puzzles, solving brain teasers and taking part in some fantastic coding activities.
At 20 minutes each challenge, teamwork is key and all round fun through learning is guaranteed.
What year group is this suitable for?
Both sessions will be open to children aged 9-11 (primary school year groups 5/6).
Places are limited and it is advised to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Judging and prizes
Winning teams will be awarded prizes, and the overall winning school will be presented the Peterborough STEM Festival trophy for their school. Judges will be confirmed at a later date.