PUPILS from a Workington school have received a prestigious award ran by the British Science Association.

St Joseph’s Catholic High School pupils in Year 9 and some Year 10 pupils studying engineering have been put through the prestigious Bronze CREST Award.

CREST is a nationally recognized scheme run by the British Science Association’s for pupil led project work in STEM subjects [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] that inspires young people to think and behave like scientists and engineers. 

The CREST award is challenging and thought-provoking real-world STEM projects for young people of all ages.

The award proved to be very successful with most pupils achieving the Bronze CREST award.

The project the Engineering department chose for the pupils was to modify game controllers. This engaged pupils from the start as most had previous experience with gaming.

Teacher of Engineering, Emma Williams, stated “Our pupils worked so hard throughout the project and really engaged with their learning.  We are so proud of them and how they were able to link up knowledge and skills from other subjects to achieve this award.”

St Joseph’s has always had close links with local industries and a real passion and drive to produce the next generation of engineers. mathematicians and scientists.

Mr Nevitt, Headteacher, stated, ‘We know our pupils, their potential and the importance of the wider range of skills that Science, Tachnology, Engineering and Mathematics alongside creative subjects bring to our pupils.’ 

The award has proved so successful that the school are piloting this with a group of year 11 students to enhance their CVs ready for the next chapter in their education journeys.