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In Autumn term, an amazing opportunity opened up for schools in South Tyneside. FIRST®
LEGO® League, The IET, Sage and ICT in Schools partnered up to enable
schools to deliver a full STEM educational programme for all pupils. Laygate School were excited to hear we had been chosen to be part of the project and participate in FIRST® LEGO® League. We received all of the hardware, robot kits and Lego kits and we began our new, exciting journey at the beginning of summer term.
Our new journey has got off to a fantastic start and the children are already fully engaged in the project. They are looking forward to next academic year where teams will have the opportunity to participate in the South Tyneside regional competition and compete to win a place at the FIRST® LEGO® League England and Wales National Final!
Year 3 beginning their exciting journey.
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Watch the videos below of the year 3 children’s achievements.
What is FIRST® LEGO® League?
FIRST® LEGO® League is a worldwide competition that introduces pupils to hands-on robotics and programming. It is a fantastic opportunity for children to develop their STEM and computer science skills while also developing creative thinking, problem solving and team work skills.
Every year, FIRST® LEGO® League releases a new challenge based on a real-world, scientific theme. This year the theme is SUPERPOWERED where the children will learn about different types of energy sources, storage, distribution methods, and ways
in which energy is consumed.
FIRST® LEGO® League is split into three divisions; Discover, Explore and Challenge.
EYFS and Year 1 children use the Discover Kit, where they are introduced to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) through building models using LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, and working together to solve fun challenges.
Year 2 and LKS2 children use the Explore Kit where they can put STEM into practice as they work in teams to design, build and program robots using the LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential and block coding.
UKS2 use the Challenge Kit and apply their STEM skills combined with critical thinking to work with a team, build a robot, and compete in an exciting, mission-based robotics game using block or text code.
We will keep you updated about our journey with FIRST® LEGO® League and are very excited to see where it takes us.
The children at Laygate School enjoyed celebrating the upcoming coronation of our new king; King Charles. We were excited and proud to celebrate this moment in history together. We took part in coronation-themed activities throughout the day and enjoyed a coronation themed lunch prepared by our lovely cooks.
What a great day!
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We would like to say a huge WELL DONE! to Mr Stelling and the team on their successful matches recently.
Scores:
Laygate vs Mortimer – 2 : 0
Lagyate vs Westoe Crown – 2 : 2
The team have been working really hard and are achieving great results.
We were sent a lovely message from Kate Bramley, Year 6 Teacher at Westoe Crown Primary School to say:
We would just like to pass on that the team from Laygate who played against Westoe Crown C last night, were absolutely fantastic! Their sportsmanship for each other, our boys and the referee (Anne) was first class.
You should all be very proud of your hard work and achievements.
Today our year 5 Mini Police had the pleasure of meeting some police horses. Take a look at the photos of our day…
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STEM Week theme: To explore the connection between human actions and climate change.
What does STEM mean?
STEM stands for Science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
This week, the whole school were involved in STEM Week. The children from Reception to Year 6 took part in a variety of exciting and informative STEM activities throughout the week linked to the theme of climate change and human connections. The activities included:
- STEM challenge (science / design technology).
- A litter pick- doing our part to help the local area and community.
- Coding using Lego WeDo 2.0- using modern technology to help combat climate change.
- Professor Bubbleworks Workshop – science and connections.
Why is STEM important?
STEM-based education focused on hands-on learning with real-world applications and helps develop a variety of skill sets, including creativity and 21st-century skills. STEM Teaches Critical Thinking and Innovation and gives children the skills to tackle problems confidently.
Watch the video below to see a showcase of all the STEM activities the children have been involved in this week:
