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Explore the dynamic STEM initiatives at Hardenhuish School throughout the 2010-2011 academic year. Led by ICT Teacher Gareth McGrath, students participated in exciting activities, including the STEM Challenge 6, where they tackled robotic challenges with industry experts. Key events featured discussions with STEM Ambassadors and insights from QinetiQ on the importance of user testing. With plans for upcoming projects including computer programming integration and industry partnerships, Hardenhuish is committed to inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.
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Stem Teacher Meet 13th October 2011 Gareth McGrath ICT Teacher Hardenhuish School
Activities 2010-2011 • 2nd Feb 2011 STEM Ambassadors & Teachers Meeting • 23rd Mar 2011 Initial contact with Web Usability partnership • 28th Mar 2011Initial contact with QinetiQ • Participation in the STEM Challenge 6
Web Usability Partnership • Dr Burton-Taylor at WUP came out to speak to students about the importance of testing systems effectively, with particular focus on the Client and User needs. • They also are always on the look out for testers
QinetiQ • QinetiQ • aerospace • defence • security • For activities week in July 2011 we had engineering experts work alongside our students on Robotic challenges over three days
STEM challenge 6 • From early April until the 19th May we entered the STEM Challenge 6 • On the 19th May judging for the event took place at Hardenhuish • Judging representatives from industry took place Azaria Frost (British Computing Society) Dr Sarah Burton-Taylor (WUP) as well as the GoCatalyst team
Looking forward to 2011-2012 • Up an coming projects: • AGAT app event • Writing computer programming into the keystage 3 SOW • Trips to the Computing Museum Swindon • Robotics Clubs • Industry links we would like to contact: • BCS • BMW?? • INTEL • Bletchley Park • App Developers gjm@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk