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South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- Science
- South Wales Argus
New Monmouthshire STEM programme to boost learning
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programme is being launched by Monmouthshire County Council with support from the Welsh Government. The project aims to strengthen links between schools and businesses, promote engaging STEM education, and create clear pathways into further study or employment in STEM fields. Councillor Laura Wright, Monmouthshire County Council's cabinet member for education, said: "As a council, we are focused not only on helping students pass their exams but also on equipping them with skills that will benefit them in their future careers. "It is essential that our schools provide learners with the knowledge and abilities they need to thrive in the future." The programme was officially launched on Wednesday, June 2, at the new King Henry VIII 3-19 School in Abergavenny. The event showcased available resources and generated enthusiasm among attendees. Goytre Fawr Primary School pupils presented their modified Goblin G2 car, the 'Cheddar Chariot,' which competed in the Miskin Greenpower Goblin event. Chris Fall, design lead at Peter Jones ILG, a local STEM business, highlighted the importance of STEM skills for career development and encouraged students to continue studying STEM subjects beyond age 16. Attendees also toured the school's technology department, including its Plastics Lab recycling project. The programme is being delivered in partnership with the Welsh Government, Education Achievement Service, Coleg Gwent, schools, and businesses across Monmouthshire. It includes training and support for educators, as well as equipment such as coding kits, robotics tools, engineering materials, and 3D printers. Schools will also benefit from workshops, business engagement activities, and collaborative networks. The programme aims to increase the number of students choosing STEM subjects at key stages 4 and 5, broaden available STEM qualifications, and raise awareness of career and training options in STEM fields. Resources will begin rolling out during the summer term, with full training and support planned for the upcoming academic year. Councillor Wright said: "This is the start of the new STEM programme in Monmouthshire, and I look forward to visiting schools across the next academic year, seeing the programme embedded in everyday learning."
Business News Wales
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Business News Wales
Monmouthshire Council Launches STEM Programme
Goytre Fawr Primary School Goblin G2 car 32 Monmouthshire County Council has launched its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Programme. The programme, supported by the Welsh Government, aims to attract new businesses to Monmouthshire and establish strong links between businesses and schools, promoting inspirational STEM learning and expanding pathways at Post-16. The programme also explores the feasibility of establishing an apprenticeship centre in Monmouthshire. The launch event, held at the new King Henry VIII 3-19 School in Abergavenny, showcased the resources and inspired excitement about the project. At the event, Goytre Fawr Primary School shared their achievements with their modified Goblin G2 car, the 'Cheddar Chariot,' which they raced at the Miskin Greenpower Goblin event. Chris Fall, Design Lead for local STEM business Peter Jones ILG, emphasised the importance of STEM skills for careers in local industries, inspiring learners to engage in STEM subjects Post-16. The event also featured a tour of the school's technology department, highlighting the Plastics Lab recycling project. Through collaboration with the Welsh Government, The Education Achievement Service, Coleg Gwent, local businesses and schools across Monmouthshire, a comprehensive programme of training and support has been developed. Plastics Lab recycling project with Jonathan Hughes WG Resources for each school include coding, robotics, engineering, and 3D printing equipment, complemented by school-to-school networks, class workshops, and business engagement. Monmouthshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Education, Cllr Laura Wright, said: 'As a council, we are focused not only on helping students pass their exams but also on equipping them with skills that will benefit them in their future careers. It is essential that our schools provide learners with the knowledge and abilities they need to thrive in the future.' The programme aims to increase the number of learners choosing STEM subjects in key stages 4 and 5, expand the range of STEM qualifications and pathways available, and raise awareness of STEM employment and training opportunities. The initiative is set to roll out resources to schools during the summer term, with training and support in place for the next academic year. Cllr Laura Wright continued: 'This is the start of the new STEM programme in Monmouthshire, and I look forward to visiting schools across the next academic year, seeing the programme embedded in everyday learning.'
