F1 in Schools Saturday Masterclasses
The F1 in Schools project was held over three weekends at King’s, and attended by 24 pupils from three partner schools.
F1 in Schools’ main objective is to help change the perceptions of science, technology, engineering and maths by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in engineering, Formula 1, science, marketing and technology.
This opportunity was targeted at students in year 7 and 8 in all partnership schools.
This opportunity was targeted at students in year 7 and 8 in all partnership schools.
The pupils worked in mixed groups to design and manufacture a miniature car out of the official F1 Model Block using CAD/CAM design principles. The cars were powered by CO₂ cartridges and are attached to a track by a nylon wire.
The final session involved each group pitching for sponsorship before hitting the track for the big race!
Scalextric Saturday Masterclasses
Over four weekends, more than 20 pupils took part in the Scalextric 4 Schools project for the latest Chester Schools Together Saturday Masterclasses.
Each of the four sessions focussed on a different area of the design and production of the cars before they took to the track for the final time trials.
The Scalextric4schools Challenge curriculum is for secondary school children to design their own Scalextric car in Pro/ENGINEER. Students are challenged to design and manufacture their car, fit it with a standard Scalextric motor and drive train, and then race it on a standard Scalextric track.
Chester Schools Together: International Women’s Day celebration
After being postponed by the snow, the Chester Schools Together International Women’s Day celebration took place at The King’s School on Thursday, 16 March.
Students from The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England School and The Catholic High joined King’s students for a celebration of Inspirational Women through the Ages.
The King’s Equality Group chose a number of women to feature in the exhibition who spanned the centuries and are known for their achievements in areas as diverse as politics, computer science and the arts.
After viewing the exhibition, students were invited to think about the courage, impact, inspiration and legacy of each of the women, resulting in lively debate and discussion.
We were also delighted to welcome Isabel and Katie from the Women of Chester guided tour who talked to students about inspirational women from Chester’s past. These included Aethelflad, Lady of the Mercians, born in 870 AD, who is credited with refortifying the city walls and defending Chester against the Vikings.
Turning to more recent local history, they told the story of Susannah Brown who founded Browns of Chester, the much-loved department store which came to be known as the Harrods of the North.
The exhibition, and the stories of inspirational Chester women, sparked an engaging discussion amongst students about the women who inspire them, why International Women’s Day is still so important, and the difference that they want to make.
Emily Sherriff is the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at The King’s School and led the day’s event.
She said: “It was a pleasure to welcome students to King’s today for such a wonderful celebration of inspirational women.
“This year’s International Women’s Day theme was Embrace Equity and today gave us all a valuable opportunity to reflect on women who have strived for equity in the past, and think about how we can all make a difference to ensure equity in the future.”
