At Academy9 we are constantly seeking innovative ways to help prepare young people for life beyond the classroom. In today’s rapidly evolving world, equipping the next generation of workforce with the right skills and knowledge is more crucial than ever. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Academy9’s comprehensive online Next Steps resource, designed specifically to help senior school pupils in Scotland navigate their next steps after school. What is Academy9’s
Last week we brought the careers of a geologist, ecologist and engineer to life when visiting 60 P6 pupils from Pitlochry Primary and Breadalbane Academy, to deliver Academy9’s Roadshow event. By learning from those directly involved in these roles on a live infrastructure project on their doorstep, pupils get a first-hand experience of some of the tasks these people undertake on their day to day jobs. Ecology During our Ecologists
Join the Academy9 Sustainable Solutions Challenge, kicking off on the 6th of January 2025! Are you ready to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers? Academy9 is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Sustainable Solutions Challenge – a dynamic STEM competition. This exciting 10-week programme offers young minds the opportunity to dive into the world of sustainable engineering and make a real impact on their communities. What
Have you ever wondered just how much math and numeracy you use every single day? From counting your steps to school, to measuring ingredients for a yummy recipe, or even figuring out how much time you have left to play before bedtime—math is everywhere! Our recent Gateway events at Grantown Grammar and Kingussie High Schools also included lots of hidden maths for the primary 5 pupils who attended from the
Are you someone who loves the great outdoors, marvels at the earth’s natural wonders, and enjoys problem-solving? If so, have you ever considered a career in geology, particularly in the field of highways construction? While often overlooked, the world of roads construction relies heavily on the expertise of geologists to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks. The Ground Beneath Your Feet: The Role of Geologists in Road Construction Geologists
“Think Innovatively, Think Sustainability” Overview of Roads of the Future Competition This annual activity run by Transport Scotland’s Academy9 educational programme challenges pupils to design their own sustainable road in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Their designs are judged by sustainability experts currently working on the A9 Dualling programme. The challenge is teacher- led and supported by a sustainability mentor assigned to each participating school. Resources
Statistically, children are most likely to trespass on construction sites and get injured (or worse) over the summer holidays and with live construction sites on many doorsteps and holidays looming, we’ve been out spreading the word about the dangers of construction sites. Academy9 delivered three Risk Radar sessions for P5-6 pupils at Newtonmore Primary School, Breadalbane Academy and Pitlochry Primary School in June. The event is designed to highlight awareness
This Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June 2024) we want to celebrate our amazing volunteers. As part of Academy9, we have the privilege of seeing first-hand the positive impact our volunteers have on pupils of all ages. Academy9 events simply wouldn’t be possible without their commitment. There are a lot of benefits to volunteering. You can learn new skills and gain valuable work experience. It’s an opportunity to make new connections
Academy9 took the Roadshow Event to Alvie, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Aviemore, Strathdearn and Daviot Primary Schools last month. As part of the Roadshow, pupils are taken on a journey of exploration and discovery while they research local animals and ground conditions that must be considered before designing and developing a large-scale infrastructure project. Evidence shows that children start to form ideas about their future as they start primary school[1]. The paper ‘Career-Related
If you think Academy9 is all about engineering and construction, think again! While engineering and construction are exciting careers on major infrastructure projects, such as the A9 Dualling Programme, we recognise that young people have a range of different interests and will need a range of different skills to flourish in the future. Overview of Gateway The Gateway event is a great example of engaging pupils in various activities to
As the British Science Week draws to a close, we hope we were able to break the perhaps unconscious bias of what a scientist looks like. Liz, Amy and Fiona are just three examples of what a STEM career could look like. There is so much variety in STEM disciplines and pathways into the field. We could never list them all! If you’re interested in learning more about STEM careers,
