It is with regret that we have had to postpone the STEM Family Challenge.

The EDT (Engineering Development Trust) and BP are running a STEM Family Challenge event at Northfield Academy on Thursday 28^th May 2015 from 19.00 to 21.00.  Please arrive from 18.30 onwards for refreshments and be ready to start promptly at 19.00.

Students and families are invited to take part in a fun evening event which has been designed to raise awareness and show families of all abilities, some of the courses and careers available in Science, Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) as well as give them the opportunity to work in teams with their families on an exciting ‘hands on’ activity where they will have an opportunity to win a prize and a trophy. The family teams will be made up to include at least one student and one adult (parents/ guardians/ family friends and/or teachers) and refreshments will be provided on the evening. No prior knowledge of STEM is required.

The evening is focusing on STEM career guidance by giving students a taster of STEM in its broadest context, demonstrating how this fits into the ‘real’ world of work and the pathways available to them. The event aims to enhance the learning experience by raising aspiration and motivation whilst promoting the ongoing study of STEM. Families will have the opportunity to meet people from STEM related industries/ courses and take home information about the range of jobs and routes in these sectors.

If you are interested in taking part in the STEM Family Challenge, please contact  A Dow or A Dean at Northfield Academy.

EDT is an independent registered charity which includes First Edition, Go4Set, Open Industry, The Engineering Education Scheme, Headstart and Year in Industry. These programmes are designed to enthuse and motivate young people and encourage them to fulfil their potential through careers and courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths www.etrust.org.uk.The EDT is a partner organisation of Tomorrow’s Engineers.

We very much hope that you will participate in the STEM Family Challenge evening and look forward to hearing from you.

A letter has been sent home with pupils with a tear off slip. Alternatively, staff can be contacted on the numbers below:

A Dow – 01224 717514

A DEAN – 01224 699715