Year 6 were incredibly lucky to spend time with members of the Royal Navy, taking part in a fantastic range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) activities.

The children rotated around three exciting workshops, each designed to develop their scientific thinking, problem-solving skills and teamwork.

In the first activity, the children worked with gyrosphere robots. Using coding similar to Scratch, they programmed the robots to move forwards and backwards before putting their skills to the test in a fun game of robot football. Using a tennis ball, teams competed to score goals against their opponents from opposite sides of the hall.

Another activity focused on electricity and circuits. The children discovered that water is a conductor of electricity and learned that our bodies can also conduct electricity because they contain a large amount of water. They then built their own electrical circuits, including a motor and fan, to create a flying saucer launcher. It was great to watch the saucers shoot up towards the ceiling!

In the final workshop, the children explored circuit board plans before building the components needed for a Snap Rover. Once assembled, they were able to programme, control and drive their rovers around a course, putting their engineering skills into practice.

The day was a wonderful opportunity for the children to experience STEM learning in a practical and engaging way. We would like to thank the Royal Navy for providing such an inspiring and memorable experience for our Year 6 pupils.