Bonus Pastor Catholic College hosted an event on Monday, July 10th to celebrate the end of another successful year for its STEM partnership with six local primary schools.

The event, which was attended by 170 students from St Augustine's, St William of York, Our Lady and St. Philip Neri, Beecroft Garden, Holy Cross, and St Joseph's Catholic Primary schools, featured a variety of hands-on STEM activities, including water rocket launches and giant bubble making.

Forty year 8 Bonus Pastor students served as STEM helpers for the day, providing support and guidance to the primary school students. The STEM helpers were also supported by the college's science department team.

Clare Warren, regional advisor for the Ogden Trust, also attended the event and ran drop-in sessions on the subject of working scientifically for the primary science coordinators and teaching staff in attendance.

To reward the year 8 STEM helpers for their contribution, the day concluded with the watermelon challenge.

The event was a great success and helped to foster a love of STEM among the primary school students. It also provided an opportunity for the Bonus Pastor students to share their knowledge and skills with their younger peers.

The STEM partnership between Bonus Pastor Catholic College and the six local primary schools is now in its third year. The partnership has been instrumental in helping to raise the profile of STEM education in the local community and has inspired many young people to pursue careers in STEM-related fields.

Here are some additional details about the event:

• The activities were designed to be engaging and challenging for students of all ages.
• The STEM helpers were enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and they were able to provide valuable support to the primary school students.
• The drop-in sessions with Clare Warren were well-received by the primary science coordinators and teaching staff.
• The watermelon challenge was a fun and competitive way to end the day.

The STEM partnership between Bonus Pastor Catholic College and the six local primary schools is a valuable asset to the community. The partnership helps to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn about STEM and to develop their STEM skills.