This exciting challenge, as part of the Primary School STEM SuperStars Programme, for 9-11 years is taking place virtually, on 26th Jan 2024 from 9.30 am – 12pm. It is fully funded by the NCR Foundation and is delivered by Crest, in collaboration with the Smallpeice Trust.

Find out more below.

“In collaboration with Smallpeice Trust, we are thrilled to announce the Primary School STEM SuperStars Programme, generously funded by the NCR Foundation. Get ready to transform your students aged 9-11 into aerospace engineers for a day! This isn't merely a STEM programme; it's your passport to a realm of innovation, creativity, and limitless opportunities. The programme kicks off with a high-energy, interactive session where your students will team up to design, build, and test not just one but three unique Straw Gliders.

Each glider will be a testament to their creativity, a masterpiece of form, shape, and materials. This is a hands-on, minds-on challenge that will have your students applying mathematical concepts, understanding the principles of flight, and thinking critically about design and performance! The CREST Awards are a nationally recognised scheme run by the British Science Association. Students will record each challenge they complete in their CREST Superstar Award passport and will receive a certificate and iron-on badge once all 8 are completed!”

Further information and booking can be found on the Smallpeice Trust webpage: Primary School STEM SuperStars - The Glider Challenge (smallpeicetrust.org.uk)