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STEM Bulletin - July 2020
While many of us have been disappointed that some of the Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) activities that were planned have obviously had to be cancelled, there are still some fantastic chances to think about STEM pathways, and opportunities, as we head into the summer.
Year 10 – Arkwright Engineering Scholarships:
Every year we support talented STEM students in applying for financial scholarships to support them in becoming future graduate engineers. This year we are delighted to announce that our current year 11, Tommy Besson has been a successful applicant this year. He has made it to the final stage of the application process and will hopefully be receiving his financial award as well as being linked to an engineering company who will support and sponsor him through his Post 16 studies.
This year’s applications will launch properly to year 11 in the autumn term but I wanted any potential future engineers to have the opportunity to know what Arkwright Scholarships are about (link here!) and perhaps to think about undertaking a practical project at home over the holidays (link here!) which will greatly help with your Arkwright application and STEM skills.
Year 7 & 8 – Tech We Can
This is a fantastic resource to enable students to do STEM activities and to see what career opportunities are available in the technology sector. It is sometimes delivered in schools but over lockdown there have been some amazing video lessons uploaded (Tech Tuesdays) for students to complete independently at home.
Check it out if you’re interested in getting creative and improving your STEM skills & knowledge. (Registration is required but it is FREE!)
All Years - Big Bang Digital 2020 - Science, engineering & Covid-19
This online event has been put together following the cancellation of both out Big Bang Fair trips that normally go out in the spring and summer terms. Big Bang Digital takes place on Tuesday 14th July and celebrates the amazing work of scientists and engineers in a pandemic.
TV & Radio Science Presenter, Podcaster & YouTuber Greg Foot will be hosting live, exploring the topic with a range of guests, putting your questions to the experts and bringing his usual energy and enthusiasm to the day.
Be sure to click on digitalbigbang.co.uk on 14th July if you’re interested in watching some amazing STEM content.
If you have any questions about these initiatives (or anything else STEM related) then feel free to get in touch with Mr Walters on rwalters@toothillschool.co.uk
- British Science Week: Ideagen Apprenticeship Trip
15 yr 10 students visited Ideagen in Ruddington & learned a lot about STEM careers & apprenticeships (13/03/2024) - British Science week kicks off with a year 9 STEM day
The University of Nottingham visited to deliver the excellent STEM Superstore workshops to 48 yr 9s (12/03/2024) - Year 7 STEM Roadshow!
All of year 7 were lucky enough to get to see (and join in with the BAE Systems/RAF/Navy roadshow! (09/02/2024) - STEM: Secret Science Show was great today at Woolaton Hall
25 year 8 students attended as part of Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity (06/02/2024) - THINK BIG! Creativity and Careers at the year 10 STEM morning
We were delighted to welcome Nottingham Forest Community Trust back in for another great STEM event (12/12/2023) - Arkwright Engineering Scholarships: An incredible opportunity for year 11s
Launch meeting for anyone interested in finding out more Wednesday 25th October (20/10/2023) - Ada Lovelace Day 2023: Fantastic STEM workshops were a great experience.
A group of year 8 girls with an interest in STEM, travelled to MediCity on the Boots campus. (11/10/2023) - Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Success!
We are delighted to congratulate Toby Board on securing this prestigious award. (21/09/2023) - What a great STEM Trip for year 7: National Space Centre - Wednesday 19th July
Such a positive day for year 7s to both enjoy and gain an insight into STEM applications (20/07/2023) - STEM Club: Spaghetti Bridges
Extended Study Opportunity - 3-4:15pm in DT5 for year 7-10 (20/06/2023)
- British Science Week: Ideagen Apprenticeship Trip
15 yr 10 students visited Ideagen in Ruddington & learned a lot about STEM careers & apprenticeships (STEM Pathways - 13/03/2024) - British Science week kicks off with a year 9 STEM day
The University of Nottingham visited to deliver the excellent STEM Superstore workshops to 48 yr 9s (STEM Pathways - 12/03/2024) - Year 7 STEM Roadshow!
All of year 7 were lucky enough to get to see (and join in with the BAE Systems/RAF/Navy roadshow! (STEM Pathways - 09/02/2024) - STEM: Secret Science Show was great today at Woolaton Hall
25 year 8 students attended as part of Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity (STEM Pathways - 06/02/2024) - Reading Week: 29th Jan to 2nd Feb
Whole school reading week activities. (Learning Lounge - 24/01/2024) - THINK BIG! Creativity and Careers at the year 10 STEM morning
We were delighted to welcome Nottingham Forest Community Trust back in for another great STEM event (STEM Pathways - 12/12/2023) - The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Toot Hill
The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the Learning Lounge from Wednesday 22nd to Tuesday 28th November (Learning Lounge - 13/11/2023) - Arkwright Engineering Scholarships: An incredible opportunity for year 11s
Launch meeting for anyone interested in finding out more Wednesday 25th October (STEM Pathways - 20/10/2023) - Ada Lovelace Day 2023: Fantastic STEM workshops were a great experience.
A group of year 8 girls with an interest in STEM, travelled to MediCity on the Boots campus. (STEM Pathways - 11/10/2023) - Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Success!
We are delighted to congratulate Toby Board on securing this prestigious award. (STEM Pathways - 21/09/2023)