'If you were an Engineer, what would you do? - National Competition

I am thrilled to share that our whole school recently took part in the exciting national competition, "If You Were an Engineer, What Would You Do?" This inspiring initiative encouraged pupils to become real-world problem-solvers!

This competition was a great way of bringing engineering into the classroom! Even though engineering is all around us, we often find it difficult to describe what it is, let alone how to become an engineer! By using this creative theme, we can encourage learners to develop their listening, literacy and observational skills, develop creative problem-solving approaches, illustration with annotation, and letter writing for a purpose.

Each child identified a problem they see in the world around them and designed a creative engineering solution to tackle it. They illustrated and annotated their invention ideas and wrote persuasive letters to real engineers, explaining why their idea could make a difference.

As recognition for their hard work and brilliant thinking, every participating pupil received a certificate from a professional engineer — a fantastic way to celebrate their innovation and effort.

I am incredibly proud of the creativity, thoughtfulness, and engineering spirit shown by all our young inventors!