Primary Engineering Challenge
Six primary schools from Anglesey were celebrating last week after their success in the Primary Engineering Challenge 2011, organised by Magnox’s Wylfa Site, in partnership with Babcock International Group.
Each school had to research, design and construct a wind turbine capable of producing an electrical output, to research ways in which their school can reduce its Carbon Footprint and its environmental impact. To assist them in building the model wind turbine, a mentor from Wylfa had been allocated to each school to help the children during the design phase.
The schools presented their entries at the Final’s Day, to a panel of expert judges. Oscar, the Robot, hosted the day providing both information and entertainment. This year, along with mentors from Wylfa, the schools also had help and advice from Isle of Anglesey County Council Waste Promotions Team.
The judges had an extremely difficult task due to the very high standard of entries. “This competition provides a great opportunity for the children to combine their STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Maths) subjects with other topics in an exciting and fun way. With the support of their mentors the children have come up with some great ideas.” said Tracy Gaskell, Communications Assistant – Primary Education, Wylfa
Each school was awarded £250 for entering the competition. First place went to Ysgol Y Borth, with second place to Ysgol Llanfairpwll and third place to Ysgol Gynradd Amlwch, with each school receiving a further cash prize. The Safety Poster competition was won by Ysgol Corn Hir and both Ysgol Esceifiog and Ysgol Y Graig were awarded spot prizes.
