The Faraday Challenge Day.

Team Work

The Education Business Partnership (EBP) recently held a successful Faraday Challenge at Treviglas Secondary School, supported by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This exciting STEM event aimed to inspire young minds by giving them a taste of what it’s like to be part of an engineering team, offering a glimpse into the engineering field as a potential career. The day was filled with enthusiasm and creativity, as pupils engaged in the challenge and worked together to create prototypes.

Though the details of the challenge remain confidential, it’s clear that all participating teams showcased exceptional problem-solving and collaboration skills. The pupils worked tirelessly, producing innovative prototypes that demonstrated their ability to apply engineering principles in a practical setting. Each team displayed impressive teamwork, determination, and ingenuity throughout the day.

While there could only be one winning team, all groups were commendable in their efforts, each demonstrating the key attributes necessary for success in engineering. The EBP is proud of all the pupils involved, and we hope this event has sparked an interest in pursuing STEM careers.

A big thank you to Treviglas Academy for hosting the event, and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to IET for making the day possible. We look forward to continuing our work with IET to support the next generation of engineers in the years ahead.

Problem Solving

The Faraday Challenge Days over for this season and we would like to say a huge congratulations to Wadebridge Secondary School, who were the winning team for Cornwall and joint 7th in the United Kingdom.

To view the standings of schools, please refer to the national leagues table available in the Useful Links section.

During our visits to numerous schools across Cornwall, we've been consistently impressed by the creativity, innovation, and exceptional teamwork demonstrated by the pupils. Both pupils and teachers have provided overwhelmingly positive feedback. Teachers have expressed their admiration for the pupils' engagement in challenging activities, while pupils have consistently shown interest in pursuing careers as engineers.

EBP are excited to announce that we will continue as delivery partners for the upcoming seasons of the Faraday Challenge Event. If you're interested in participating, please reach out to us via email at: ebp@cornwall.gov.uk

Winning Team

Our final Faraday Challenge for this season was a wonderful success. EBP visited Wadebridge Secondary School, where Year 8 pupils participated in the IET Faraday STEM challenge hosted by the science department. All the pupils did a brilliant job, presenting and testing some fantastic designs at the end of the day.

It was an exciting event, and the year 8 pupils demonstrated their engineering skills by participating in the challenge with skill and precision. This day of innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering exploration offered a unique opportunity for students to dive into the world of engineering. The challenge fostered teamwork, creativity, and the practical application of STEM skills, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

STEM Skills

Winning Team

In a thrilling event, 36 Year 8 students showcased their engineering prowess by participating in the IET Faraday® Challenge Day. This engaging day of innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering exploration provided a unique opportunity for pupils to immerse themselves in the world of engineering. The challenge encouraged teamwork, creativity, and practical application of STEM skills, making it an unforgettable experience for all involved.

The pupils were exceptionally well-behaved, fully engaged, and visibly happy throughout the entire STEM learning experience. Their enthusiasm and dedication were evident as they tackled the engineering challenges with great curiosity and energy. The positive atmosphere and high level of participation highlighted the students' passion for learning and their ability to collaborate effectively.

Mrs Thomas said "The students were fantastic and produced well thought out and innovative solutions to problems".

In a thrilling event, 35 year 8 students showcased their engineering prowess as they participated in the IET Faraday® Challenge Day. This engaging day of innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering exploration provided a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the world of engineering.

The challenge was a whole day of hands on learning, designing and building a prototype of a solution to a real world engineering problem. The students worked through the day, completing ‘apprenticeships’, planning time, engineering sessions and finally presented their work in front of their peers. The students did amazingly well, with their teamwork and STEM skills shining through. All teams were judged across they day throughout their tasks.

One teacher commented, "It was a great day, with all students giving it a 10/10 score and talking about all they had learned".

Winning Team

Recently, George and Charlotte, from the Education Business Partnership, enjoyed another successful Faraday Challenge at Mounts Bay Academy. All pupils involved were engaged in the world of STEM and inspired to go forward and become our future engineers.

The challenge spanned an entire day of immersive, hands-on learning where students designed and built a prototype to address a real-world engineering issue. Throughout the day, students engaged in planning sessions, engineering tasks, and culminated the experience by presenting their work to their peers. Their performance was outstanding, with their teamwork and STEM skills prominently displayed. Each team was evaluated on their tasks throughout the day.

The Winning Team

Spectacular STEM