Congratulations to Coed-y-Garn Primary School, Blaina who recently became the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) school of the year.
STEM school leader Mrs Holder actively engaged with the STEM Facilitation Project across all pupil year groups and her enthusiasm, creativity and collaborative approach ensured the judges were impressed. With hands on science workshops, visits to the ‘Go Green Centre’ at Roseheyworth Recycling Centre, coding lessons from the ‘Big Learning Company’ and many other interactive and learning projects the children have enjoyed a fantastic learning experience.
As part of the Blaenau Gwent STEM Facilitation project, funded by Welsh Government, schools are awarded points throughout the borough based upon their activities and engagement in the project. Coed-y-Garn were deserved winners accumulating more points than any other school.
Dr Luisa Munro-Morris, Blaenau Gwent Council Corporate Director of Education said:
“This is fantastic for Coed-y-Garn to win such an award and be recognised as one of the leading STEM primary schools. There are so many opportunities for us to take advantage of and we have already identified some very exciting possibilities that will make the young people realise how beneficial STEM subjects are to their future. Well done to all those teachers and pupils who have played a huge part in this achievement.”
STEM is an approach to learning and development that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Key skills such as problem solving, digital literacy, critical analysis, communication and independent thinking are among the new skills required for children to excel throughout their learning journey.
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Children at Coed-y-Garn enjoying some of the many STEM activities that won them STEM School of the Year 2024.