PPS STEM and Robotics is our approach to learning and development that integrates areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Through a range of STEM and robotics activities our children develop key skills including problem solving, creativity and teamworking. Our STEM offer is integrated into our School Improvement Plan with new experiences added each year.
Children also experience a range of possible future careers in the sector through our partnerships across a range of industries. We have recently joined the North East Local Enterprise Partnership to develop our careers offer across school.
Events
Each year we host several events to celebrate the success of our competing teams, STEM learning and develop new industry partnerships. In Autumn Term we hosted a VEX robotics competition at Portobello to celebrate UN International Day of the Girl. Check out our event video that had over 8,000 comments, likes and interactions on social media.
STEM Video Links:
International Day of the Girl:
https://fellsideprimary.co.uk/2023/10/14/international-day-of-the-girl-vexgo-robotics/
CMYK-Opencast Laptop Donation:
VEX Robotics is a construction system that teaches the fundamentals of STEM through fun, hands-on activities that help children perceive coding and engineering in a fun and positive way.
At Portobello we have developed a very successful VEXGO team that regularly compete at Nissan. This year we decided to create an all-girls team to promote female careers in the STEM industry. The girls won our event at Portobello in October and are now working hard on their new robot design.Want to get involved in PPS STEM & Robotics? Please speak to your child's class teacher who will pass details on to Mr Bone and Mr Chipchase (STEM Leaders).
Want to sponsor our brand?
PPS STEM relies on donations of equipment, time and resources to support our teams, events and projects. Any offers of donations are greatly appreciated. In return we will share updates of your support on our social media platforms, newsletter and display company logos at our events. Our social media page has over 600 followers with regular updates shared.
*All business will receive regular shout outs on social media platforms and updates on the difference investments are making to our wider school community.
Please contact Mrs Lister in the school office who will forward on your details to Mr Bone.