Learning is fun at Fairfield Primary School

Fairfield Primary School has created an area where pupils can feel like real scientists and engineers. Teacher Erin Strickland developed and launched the scheme and is delighted with the results.

"By using modern equipment and technology we are inspiring a love of, and confidence in, the STEM subjects. This is such an important field and the emphasis on STEM skills in the world of education and work continues to burgeon," she said.

"We feel that preparing the children for the future world of technology and innovation is essential and we are really excited to use this brilliant resource to its fullest."

The room has been designed with vibrant colours and a bold, futuristic feel, creating something completely different to the classroom environments.

There are data loggers, microscopes, a 3D printer and weather station which can all be used in a cross curricular way to support maths, technology and science.

"The children have been excited to see the transformation and have begun enjoying using some of the new resources and following the weather patterns. We are well placed for interesting data in the Lake District!" said Mrs Strickland.

"We are looking forward to being able to use the space more collaboratively and more creatively once the current Covid-19 restrictions are updated."

The school is grateful for all the support. "We were extremely lucky to receive a grant from Sellafield to develop our technology, our PTA also contributed generously to support the development of the space," said Mrs Strickland.

"The electrical work was kindly done for us by JLC electrical and the computer equipment was donated and fitted by Clarity Voice & Data Communications.

"We received a fantastic donation of Lego equipment form the wonderful team at C-STEM to add to our Lego robotics projects. We have been very fortunate to have such a great team of people supporting the project and bringing it to fruition."