Operation Deep Space STEM project
Two members of staff from each school created and led a weekly programme for 10 able and interested Year 9 students from each school to explore exoplanets leading to a Bronze CREST Award.
To encourage social interaction among the students via a stimulating and academically demanding programme.
The opportunity was identified by the Heads who were keen to foster closer links between the two schools.
Both schools will provided equal teacher-time, funding and resources. Activities were based equally in each school throughout the year. The students met for an hour each week which was a critical factor in providing continuity for the academic and social development of the project.
All students completed the project and were awarded a Bronze CREST Award at the end of the academic year.
10 pupils from each school all in Year 9.
Weekly timetabled activity.