Prince's Trust xl Clubs Celebrate STEM Success

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Abertay University in Dundee, UK, celebrated the achievement of 25 students from schools in Angus who have participated in Prince's Trust xl clubs. The students were supported to get back on track with their education through the clubs, thanks to funding from musician and philanthropist will.i.am. Over the past five months, the students worked on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) projects, which were showcased and judged at an event held at Abertay University on March 23.

Key Takeaways:

  • 25 students from Angus schools participated in Prince's Trust xl clubs, receiving support to get back on track with their education.
  • Funding for the project came from will.i.am, a musician and philanthropist.
  • The students worked on STEM projects at Prince's Trust xl clubs at Arbroath High School, Monifieth High School, and Webster's High School.
  • The projects were judged against each other, and a winning team was selected; Monifieth High School was crowned the winner.
  • The winning team from Monifieth High School will organize a sport and healthy lifestyle day for their school community.
  • The Prince's Trust xl clubs are run in schools to help underachieving young people gain the skills and confidence for a successful future.
  • All the projects were designed to be challenging and successful, with input from staff and students from Abertay University.
  • The students showcased a range of STEM projects, including robots built using the Raspberry Pi, a Twitter account promoting physical activity, and a chocolate pizza developed from scratch.
  • The event celebrated the achievements of the students, who demonstrated significant progress and confidence over the past five months.

Statistics:

  • 25 students from Angus schools participated in Prince's Trust xl clubs.
  • The projects were showcased and judged over a period of five months.
  • 3 schools were involved: Arbroath High School, Monifieth High School, and Webster's High School.
  • The winning team from Monifieth High School consisted of 8 students who initially seemed to be separate entities but had gelled well as a team.

Sources:

  • "Dundee: Abertay University Of United Kingdom" (news release)
  • Jennifer Smith, Outreach and STEM Co-ordinator at Abertay University
  • Margaret Ford, Principal Teacher of Pupil Care and Support at Monifieth High School
  • Gillian Ross, from The Prince's Trust