Inspiring 'Cake Science' at The Next Big Thing!

I've just come back from attending the Key Stage 3/4 Final of Satro and Siemens' Next big Thing Challenge - as one of the judges from Siemens put it 'what a fantastic way to spend a Friday'!

Teams of students from schools all over the area took part in the competition, in which they work with volunteers from Siemens to design the next big product for this world-leading science and engineering company. We heard a wonderful range of presentations for products ranging from health-monitoring wrist-bands, to energy generating devices for fixing to waste water pipes. The presentations were amazing - one teacher was seen to shed a tear of pride [don't worry, Sir, your secret is safe with us!]).

The winning team came from Gordons school (@GordonsSchDev) with an innovative design for artificial photosynthesis - backed up by the amazing use of a chocolate layer cake to demonstrate the workings of their device. Cake Science - genius!

I'm delighted too that all the participants taking part have become Industrial Cadets (@IndustrialCadet) thanks to our partnership with the super EDT (www.etrust.org.uk). 

If only every Friday was so good! Watch out on 13th June for the judging of the
Key Stage 5 teams - should be another fantastic event.