Year Eight Pupils Put Engineering Skills to the Test in Faraday Challenge

On Wednesday this week, Year Eight pupils from RGS Worcester and RGS Dodderhill participated in the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Faraday Challenge Day. This national STEM competition gives pupils the opportunity to work on a real-world engineering challenge, developing their practical and employability skills.

The IET Faraday Challenge is an annual competition designed to introduce pupils to engineering, inspire them to consider it as a career, and help them develop skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking. This year’s challenge, a battery-powered race, was sponsored by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Throughout the day, teams raced against the clock to solve an engineering problem, applying their knowledge and skills in a practical and engaging way.

As hosts for the competition, we were one of 309 schools from across the country taking part. We were delighted to welcome five local secondary schools—Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, Nunnery Wood High School, Christopher Whitehead Language College, and The Chantry School—to compete in the challenge alongside our pupils.

The Faraday Challenge Day aims to encourage more young people to study STEM subjects by giving them hands-on experience in creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. It is part of a wider education programme designed to inspire the next generation of engineers. For more information about the IET and its initiatives to promote STEM subjects, visit the IET’s dedicated education website.

All teams demonstrated fantastic teamwork and creativity, producing insightful and engaging prototypes. RGS Worcester was delighted to be named the winners of this year’s Faraday Challenge by the external adjudicator.

We extend our thanks to Mr Ross Hunter, representing the IET, for hosting the event. All participating pupils received a certificate in recognition of their efforts.

RGS Worcester is passionate about providing pupils with exciting opportunities to engage in STEM subjects. Participating in the Faraday Challenge is part of an ongoing programme of STEM events designed to help pupils develop the skills needed for future careers in science, technology, and engineering.

To learn more about STEM at RGS Worcester, please visit our dedicated web page.