STEAM@Vandyke

A platform for all STEM, STEAM activities at Vandyke upper School

[Vandyke Upper School @VandykeUpperSch]

Fantastic news! After a gruelling selection process, Y12 student Emma has been awarded the Arkwright Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship which supports & encourages students to pursue an Engineering related degree or career. Emma shares her story here: https://t.co/kXdqtsvArM

[Vandyke Upper School @VandykeUpperSch]

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[Vandyke Upper School @VandykeUpperSch]

Another busy morning at Vandyke! Huge #congrats to our GCSE students on your results - you've worked so hard. We look forward to seeing everyone who's joining 6th Form in a couple of weeks, and wish everyone else all the very best in your next steps. #resultsday #GCSEresultsday

[World of Engineering @engineers_feed]

Q. Why do mathematicians confuse Halloween and Christmas?

A. Because 31 Oct = 25 Dec.

[World of Engineering @engineers_feed]

World of Engineering Quiz:

What is a light year?

1. The time it takes for light to travel for a year

2. The distance light travels in a year

3. The speed light travels in a year

[STEAM@Vandyke @STEAMVandyke1]

Completed build for the Rotary Technology Tournament @VandykeUpperSch @Rotary @RotaryGBI

[STEAM@Vandyke @STEAMVandyke1]

Completed build for the Rotary Technology Tournament @VandykeUpperSch @Rotary @RotaryGBI

[Vandyke PE Department @VandykePE]

A huge well done to Y9 hockey team in their first ever fixture 🏑 If anyone is looking to try hockey outside of school, @LeightonBuzzHC is great for all abilities and would love to see some more Vandyke students at their training sessions and matches! 😃

[STEAM@Vandyke @STEAMVandyke1]

Teams set up for the Rotary Technology Tournament #Vandyke
@VandykeUpperSch @Rotary @RotaryGBI

[Vandyke PE Department @VandykePE]

⚽️ Our U15 girls played away v Cardinal Newman, Luton today and claimed an excellent victory! Well done all 👏👏🙏

[Vandyke Upper School @VandykeUpperSch]

Last month we held an #Apprenticeships & #Employment Event for our 6th Form. Students watched special presentations before enjoying a networking event with reps from companies including #Easyjet, #Santander, #Mercedes & #ThamesValleyPolice. Thanks to all for a fantastic event!

[STEAM@Vandyke @STEAMVandyke1]

Valkyriemediachallenge @Vandyke @Cosworth @GirlsOnTrackUK

[Cosworth @Cosworth]

Yesterday we had the chance to collaborate with @GirlsOnTrackUK for another brilliant showcase of what we do, aiming to inspire the next generation of young women to pursue a career in STEM.

Check out some of our highlights of the day down below!

#Cosworth #GirlsOnTrackUK #STEM

[FIA Girls on Track UK @GirlsOnTrackUK]

@Cosworth What a great event! Thank you so much for hosting us and showcasing so many different motorsport roles to young girls 💜

[STEAM@Vandyke @STEAMVandyke1]

Valkyriemediachallenge @Vandyke @Cosworth @GirlsOnTrackUK

[STEAM@Vandyke @STEAMVandyke1]

Girls On Track Go team Purple
@VandykeUpperSch @GirlsOnTrackUK

[Vandyke Upper School @VandykeUpperSch]

We're starting the week off in a festive mood! Well done to Samuel F who won the Christmas desktop design competition. His fantastic image is now adorning all computer screens at school! Here's what's happening this week: https://t.co/J7y1Ujr8He #studentlife #christmasiscoming

[STEAM@Vandyke @STEAMVandyke1]

STEM Club Bug House @VandykeUpperSch

[STEAM@Vandyke @STEAMVandyke1]

Well done to our year 12 UKMT senior challenge winners #Vandyke #UKMT @VandykeUpperSch @UKMT @FahyClare

[Vandyke PE Department @VandykePE]

A great open evening! Thanks everyone for coming and joining in!
#TeamVandyke