Oldcastle Primary School organise a hugely successful Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) week for all children in the School.  Throughout the week, children are stimulated with a broad range of opportunities to explore STEM subjects beyond the constraints of the classroom.  Educational trips, hands on learning experiences and visitor workshops were all offered to build children’s confidence and enthusiasm for STEM subjects.

Science, technology engineering and mathematics has become a core part of the learning at Oldcastle School.  Through its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) week, the school works with STEM ambassadors, teachers, university partners, and local and national businesses to help them to bring these related topics alive.  This is done by working with curriculum developers, producing useful teaching resources, enabling teachers to share ideas, and encouraging scientists and other professionals to get involved both in first hand school based education and through outreach work.

Oldcastle has built a collection of resources and activity for primary school children, aiming to give an understanding of the importance of STEM in the world and an awareness of the relevance of science and technology to modern life.  

In 2013, the school identified that science and associated STEM subjects had a lower profile and that pupil performance at the expected level and above was lower than expected.  Leaders and staff decided that, if it wanted great technologists, scientists and mathematicians, then it needed to review its provision and approaches, in order to ensure that it supported all learners in developing a love of these subjects.

Oldcastle Primary School annual STEM week aims to educate and inspire many more parents and children, and we also aim to share our good practice with our four cluster primary schools. Our aim is to provide greater opportunities for all children in the School to learn about science, technology, engineering and maths in a diverse manner.  At Oldcastle Primary School, we aim to  provide stimulating and exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths.

STEM Displays 2021