Sophie is a great supporter of the STEM Ambassador programme “we are very appreciative of any input from STEM Ambassadors as it helps to enrich our
curriculum”
Their topic was Space, a topic with plenty of scope for yr 9 - 11 pupils.
Chris proposed a session on Black Holes and with Covid safety regulations in place, he was
able to attend the school in person.
The session began with a Q&A on his career, and what the pupils already knew about Black
Holes - they included lively discussions:

Sophie commented
Many thanks to Professor Chris Jeynes a STEM Ambassador who gave a mind blowing talk
about Black Holes to a range of pupils yesterday. It really was an enriching experience for
our pupils @YGTredegarCS

The Curiosity Club – STEM and Archaeology

STEM Ambassador Poppy Hodkinson graduated in Archaeology from Cardiff University.
Poppy joined the STEM Ambassador programme to fulfil her aim of raising the profile of STEM to young people and communities through her Research Projects.
After graduating Poppy founded Curiosity Club. Curiosity Club is funded by Children in Need, it brings together the talents of STEM Ambassador team skills from Archaeology, Literature, Research and History. As part of the Caer Ely Heritage project they work specifically with primary and local secondary schools in the community of Ely.
Several schools feature on Curiosity Club’s website and twitter feed
https://twitter.com/curiosityclub2
The team develop their own STEM resources aligned with the new curriculum for Wales. Covering primary and secondary for raising attainment in literacy and attainment. The Club offers free youth led sessions to 5 feeder primary schools and Cardiff West
Community School.
"Curiosity Club gives young people in Caerau and Ely the opportunity to explore their local heritage through the lens of STEM. Our sessions are youth-led and aim to provide young people with a safe space where they can develop confidence through informal science learning, and strengthen their relationships with the local community. We explore young people's questions about the past through their interests (e.g. arts and crafts, food,
Minecraft), to provide novel access points to STEM education. We are also supported by Children in Need"; 
STEM Ambassador Poppy Hodkinson
Teacher Miss Davies
Summer Holiday Enrichment Programme Day 12. Thank you to these amazing ladies, the children loved the activity today. Great end to our sessions.
@SchoolTrelai @CuriosityClub2

The Royal Society of Biology is offering 40 state-funded primary schools in the UK the opportunity for four teachers to have free access to RSB’s Gopher Science Lab online training course.With thanks to generous support from The Worshipful Company of Horners enabling RSB to offer this opportunity. Primary school teachers working in UK based, state-funded, primary schools can email Amanda Hardy to apply on behalf of their school to access the paid-for online training places on a first come first served basis.

Community Event - Our space Our Future - Seaweed from Space 3rd December 5.30pm - 7pm.  Xplore Sciene Centre Wrexham 

Space science is not all exploration and astronauts, you know! There’s more seaweed than you’d think! Our research and technology in space is all about helping us to solve problems here on earth, like tracking climate and weather, observing how animal migration is changing, and communicating across the globe. Join Science Made Simple and Wrexham secondary school students working on the Our Space Our Future project for a family-friendly evening of activities showcasing the wonderful world of space science and the careers involved. Ideal for age 8+ but all welcome. To book go to 

https://ourspaceourfuture.eventbrite.co.uk

STEM into Christmas! Every Tuesday in November at 12.45pm and 3.45pm. Online

November 2/9/16/23/30

Get ready for the magic of Christmas with some inspirational STEM ideas to share with your learners.

STEM Ambassadors will introduce practical fun activities based on a Christmas theme which can be easily repeated in the classroom. Join us for a 15 min STEM workshop at either 12.45pm or 3.45pm on any Tuesday in November 2nd/9th/16th/23rd/30th or, if you can't make it, book onto the event then receive a link to the recorded session.

Book here.

“Using space as a context for STEM”. FREE online primary CPD. Monday November 15 4 - 5pm. Online

The topic of Space is fascinating for all ages. But did you know that we can use “Space” as a context of delivery through which much of the primary science curriculum can be taught? This is a great way of engaging young students and inspiring them in those all-important STEM subjects.

This free online session will show you a fantastic range of quality assured resources developed by European Space Agency (ESA) and ESERO-UK (the European Space Educational Resource Office) which can be used free of charge to support your teaching. These ESERO-UK sessions are aiming to support teachers in Wales but are open to any UK primary school teacher. 

From material science to forces, plants to chemistry, there is something for everyone. Each resource is designed to link specifically to the National Curriculum and is laid out in a way that is easy to follow and implement. 

We will also help to support your school to reflect on your long-term planning for science and help colleagues to gain confidence in transforming either individual classrooms or indeed whole schools into “space rich” learning environments.

Book here.

First LEGO League Challenge for yrs 5, 6, 7 and 8 Open for Registrations

Registrations for First LEGO League Challenge 2021-22 CARGO CONNECT is now open.

Teams work to build and program an autonomous robot, research real-world problems and develop crucial life skills.

Regional events for Wales will be on the following dates:

• 21 January in Rhumney
• 25 January Cymraegfor Welsh medium schools
• 28 January Pembrokeshire

See the competition website here.

Contact cerian.angharad@see-science.co.uk for more information on the Welsh heats.

The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Competition

Win £5,000 for your school!

As we recover from the pandemic, face the challenges of climate change and embrace new technologies, we have a unique opportunity to re-imagine our roads and streets in new ways. 

We’re looking for new and innovative ideas, creatively presented. Don’t limit yourself – we welcome poems, paintings, songs, videos –whatever format works for you.

We use streets and roads every day for getting to school, receiving deliveries, going on holiday and getting out into the great British countryside.

What ideas do you have to make all our journeys enjoyable and safe?

Closing date November 19.

Details here.

Professional Teaching Awards Cymru

The Professional Teaching Awards Cymru honours the achievements of teachers up and down the country.

There are 10 Professional Teaching Awards, all of which are nominated for by the public. 

Nominees can include qualified teachers and support/youth work staff of pupils from the age of 3-18 in maintained school settings.

All finalists in each of the 10 categories are selected by a national panel of judges. 

Closing date for nominations is November 23.

Details here.