STEM Day with Dave Lydford

It seems almost everyone enjoys playing with ‘Lego; and the children here at Hartington are no exception and on Monday 18th March they enjoyed a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Day. This was delivered by Dave Lydford, who built the world’s first Wells Dressing, all from 20,000 pieces of Lego!

The children enjoyed building a range of different models, which included, racing cars, windmills and animals which moved! The sessions which continued throughout the day were thoroughly enjoyed and accessed by all the children.

The model making instructions were comprehensive and easy to follow and if a child was unsure another would quickly step in to help. Dave commented on the family atmosphere within the school and how the children were so kind and supportive of each other and quick to praise each other’s achievements.

The event was so successful that the children requested if a Lego Club could commence in the summer term, obviously led by Dave! What a great way to begin a new week and the children were able to practice skills taught within IT in such a dynamic way.

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2024

September
Weds 4th – Autumn Term 1 begins
Thurs 12th – Severn Trent Assembly 10.15am
Mon 16th – Swimming begins
Thurs 26th – Governor’s Meeting
Fri 27th – MAST Assembly 10.30am

October
Thurs 3rd – PTA AGM 3.30pm
Tues 8th – 9.15am MAST Assembly
Tues 22nd – 8.30am Tempest Photo’s Families & Individual
Tues 22nd – 11am Flu Immunisation
Fri 25th – Break for Half Term

November
Mon 4th – Back to school
Sat 9th – School Christmas Fair
Fri 22nd – Schools Together

December
Thurs 12th – Nativity 6pm
Weds 18th – Panto Buxton Opera House – Jack & the Beanstalk
Thurs 19th – Christmas Dinner
Fri 20th – Christmas Party then break for Christmas Holidays