Thursday, 26 December 2013

BUSINESS SPONSORS FOR TEENTECH SURREY 2013 - CBSBUTLER


Who?
CBSbutler http://www.cbsbutler.com/

What?
In 2013 CBSbutler is the Headline Sponsor for the Surrey TeenTech event, having first supported it in 2012. In addition they have been providing headline support to SATRO’s Summer Festival of Science for several years – in total therefore they are enabling over 800 young people a year to be inspired by science, technology, engineering and maths.
CBSbutler is a specialist recruitment company which covers the complete spectrum of technical and functional job disciplines for engineering, manufacturing and technology-based organisations. A comprehensive range of recruitment services is offered including contract/temporary staffing, contingency permanent recruitment, retained search and selection, and managed services/RPO. In addition the company offers a range of complementary and value-added services including; testing and assessment, training and coaching for hiring managers and professional guidance on legal/employment matters. The company caters for all levels of experience from apprenticeships and graduates, through to a wide range of blue and white collar grades, and finally senior management and executive positions. Today CBSbutler serves a diverse range of organisations from blue-chip multi-nationals, to high growth SMEs together with a wide geographical reach including EU, USA, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Asia and Far East.

So What?!
David Leyshon, Managing Director, CBSbutler said: “ If we are to stand any chance in addressing the growing shortages in UK engineers and scientists it is vital that we first address things at grass roots level. High profile events and stimulating challenges are invaluable in building young peoples’ enthusiasm and interest in STEM, and in doing so influencing their subject and career choices. That is why CBSbutler is such a passionate supporter of charity organisations such as SATRO and TeenTech.”

Monday, 23 December 2013

MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND

IMA Maths Careers are working with the Citi Money Gallery at the British Museum and asking you to design a currency for Earth as part of 2013: Mathematics of Planet Earth. You must produce an A4 poster to pitch your idea for a single global currency to the 'Bank of planet Earth'. Prizes will be awarded to the best design in each age category!

The closing date for entries to the competition is midnight on 15th January, 2014. Entries received after that date will not be accepted, displayed or judged.


Friday, 20 December 2013

TO GIFT OR NOT TO GIFT...

...that is the question! After grilling the teachers at senior, junior and nursery schools, in both the private and state sectors, to find out what they really covet at Christmas time, The Good Schools Guide have composed a 'top ten gifts for teachers'. From Gift cards to potted plants, The Good Schools Guide have concluded that home-made cards showing a child's true appreciation will be far more treasured by their teacher than a 'World's Greatest Teacher' mug!

Top Ten Gifts For Teachers
1. Anything home-made
2. Booze
3. A potted plant
4. Gift tokens
5. Christmas tree decorations
6. Chocolates
7. Organise a collection
8. Something ethnic
9. Compose a poem or a song
10. Note Cards

Thursday, 19 December 2013

SUMMER SCHOOL 2014 IN THE US!

8 A's at GCSE and in year 12? First in your family to go to Uni? Sponsored one week summer school in US available.

The Sutton Trust US programme provides bright, state school students a taste of life at an American university. The programme is centred on a one week summer school in the US (based at either MIT, Yale University or Harvard, our new host campus) with introductory events and application support in the UK before and after.

Applications for the 2014 Programme are now open!

Click here for details.

Monday, 9 December 2013

ON THE RIGHT TRACK WITH MATHS

KS3 students at Reigate School tested their maths skills when they participated in a Jaguar Cars 'Maths in Motion' challenge. Using bespoke software to calibrate a virtual racing car, the teams had to calculate measurements of distance, angles and speed potential of a race track in order to program their racing car for optimum performance. Teamwork played a vital part in calculating the right formula for success. The challenge reached its climax with the teams competing in a Grand Prix style race. Students and teachers agreed that the workshop was an exciting and practical way in which to consolidate maths skills linked to the real world.

"It shows that maths isn't all sums and it can be helpful in real life situations. It also shows it's really important," commented a student.

Thanks to Mr Peter Lambell, former SCC Councillor, who sponsored this event.

Lingfield Numeracy Day

45 students from Blenheim High, Reigate and Oxted Schools were at Lingfield seeing how maths is used in the real world. In this case, a racecourse on raceday. Ex-jockey Olly McPhail showed them the weighing room, parade ring and jumps. And entertained them with stories from when he raced.