Faraday Engineering Challenge
This week, Wells proudly hosted the IET Faraday Engineering Challenge, welcoming teams from Kingswood, Leweston, and Badminton schools.
This national, hands-on competition, run by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, challenged pupils to design and build a prototype toy or educational device powered by battery technology, aligning with the global goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Two teams of six Year 8 pupils represented Wells with innovative designs. One team developed a shape-sorting toy with pressure sensors that produced sounds when shapes were correctly placed, while the other created an interactive farmyard storytelling device, featuring the memorable highlight of a spinning pig!
Whilst the trophy went to Kingswood School, the day was an inspiring experience for all, fostering creativity, teamwork, and practical problem-solving alongside real engineers. The event was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to showcase their ingenuity and enthusiasm for sustainable engineering.
To find out more about our Curriculum and Results, click here.
This national, hands-on competition, run by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, challenged pupils to design and build a prototype toy or educational device powered by battery technology, aligning with the global goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Two teams of six Year 8 pupils represented Wells with innovative designs. One team developed a shape-sorting toy with pressure sensors that produced sounds when shapes were correctly placed, while the other created an interactive farmyard storytelling device, featuring the memorable highlight of a spinning pig!
Whilst the trophy went to Kingswood School, the day was an inspiring experience for all, fostering creativity, teamwork, and practical problem-solving alongside real engineers. The event was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to showcase their ingenuity and enthusiasm for sustainable engineering.
To find out more about our Curriculum and Results, click here.
