Autumn 2022 Newsletter

Welcome to our Autumn newsletter, if you are anything like us, you would have hit the ground running this term. This year we have over 7000 children currently registered to recieve one of our STEM workshops.

If you would like to register for any of our programs please complete our 2022-23 Registration Form.

New Look Website

We are excited to launch our brand new website aiming to provide you with better navigation for all your STEM needs whether you are a parent, school or business.

You'll find information about the workshops we offer along with tiered packages for how your business can support STEM eduction in schools. We have also made it easier for you to make enquiries about our workshops through the integrating of our registration forms.

Take a look by visiting stemworks.co.uk and let us know what you think!

QinetiQ Robotics Challenge 2022 Final

On Thursday 24th November, we held the QinetiQ Robotics Challenge Final at QinetiQ in Malvern. It was great to be back to hosting face to face finals again where the students were able to experience QinetiQ behind the scenes and learn more about what they do.

All participating schools demonstrated a fantastic knowledge of coding and worked well as a team. Congratulations goes to Holy Redeemer Primary School who really pulled out all of the stops to become the 2022 Challenge Champions. To reward them for their hard work, they got to take their very own Sphero Bolt back to school.

Registrations are now open for the Challenge 2023 and so if you would like to find out more please visit our website.

Get your Code on

Get ahead and book your coding workshops for the summer term. We've got your whole school covered from Introduction to Coding for Year 1 to Lego Mindstorm Robots for Year 6. If you would like more information, please visit our website.

Maths Kit for Hire

With school's feeling the pressure, it can be tricky to find inventive ways to inspire your students. Why not hire our Maths kit to motivate your students.

Francesca Amigioni, Y6 teacher at The British School had this to say...

"Year 6 loved working collaboratively to solve the challenges that the maths kit presented. The children worked through a variety of the activities in mixed ability groups, including Nim, Magic Square, Pythagoras’ Theorem, Towers of Hanoi and Handshakes, all of which I had modelled for them beforehand. All children participated fully, including those with SEND. The children were excited, engaged throughout, enthused about their mathematical learning and proud when they successfully solved problems. It was fantastic to hear their mathematical discussion and the ways in which they shared their strategies for solving each problem before testing them out. The children have already asked when we can have the kit again!"

A weeks long hire costs £125 plus travel for delivery and collection (Gloucestershire only). For more information, email admin@stemworks.co.uk.

Arrow XL partners with Worcestershire Primary STEM Challenge

This year, the Worcestershire Primary STEM Challenge has partnered with Arrow XL in Worcester. Arrow XL is 2 person delivery company, delivering items such as washing machines, sofas and beds and so the challenge this year focuses on automating their warehouse using robots!

There are just a few spaces remaining if you would like your school involved this year. Click here to register or visit our website for more info.

Be Safe Be Seen with CREST Awards

Take a look at the Be Safe Be Seen Star Activity. In this challenge, students will investigate light and reflection to find the best fabrics to wear in the dark. A great activity to run with your students now that the evenings are dark. CREST have also produced a handy demonstration video which can be found here.

More information about CREST Awards can be found at crestawards.org.

New Technician Gallery at The Science Museum

The Science Museum, London has now opened their new gallery Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery to the public. Aimed at children aged 11+ this gallery gives visitors a first hand look at the role of technicians and allows them to get hands-on with a variety of technicians' roles.

Their education and group bookings are now open for sale all the way through to the end of August 2023.