• Twitter
  • Mail
  • Letters
  • News
  • Calendar
  • PE Fixtures
  • Edulink One
  • SchoolCloud
  • RM Unify
  • WiFi Certificate
  • Wisepay
Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9NX | Tel: 01920 462210 | Email: admin@presdales.herts.sch.uk
Presdales School & Sixth Form | Ware | Hertfordshire Menu
  • Home
  • About The School
      • About Our School
      • Welcome
      • Vision and Values Statement
      • British Values
      • House System
      • Presdales (formerly WGS) Alumni
      • School Evaluation and Improvement
      • School Staff
      • School Policies
      • SEND
      • Information
      • Admissions
      • Careers
      • Exam Information
      • Facilities for Hire
      • Ofsted (Parent View)
      • Prospectus
      • Results and Destinations
      • School Trustees
      • Transition 2023
      • Vacancies
      • Students
      • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
      • Extra Curricular Activities and School Trips
      • GCSE Revision Guides
      • Homework Club
      • Lost Property
      • Options at GCSE
      • School Charity
      • School Meals
      • Student Well-being
      • Parents
      • Chromebook Purchase Portal
      • Medical
      • Online Safety
      • Parents Evening System
      • Presdales Parents Association
      • School Day
      • School Travel
      • Student Attendance
      • Uniform
      • WisePay
      • Statutory Information
      • Financial Information
      • Free School Meals
      • GDPR
      • Pupil Premium
  • Curriculum
      • Curriculum
      • Home Learning
      • Our Curriculum
      • Remote Learning
      • Super Curriculum
      • Subjects
      • Subjects
      • PSHE
      • RSE
      • SMSC
      • Art
      • Business Education
      • Computing
      • Design & Technology
      • spacer
      • Drama
      • Economics
      • English
      • Geography
      • History
      • Health and Social Care
      • Maths
      • Media Studies
      • spacer
      • Music
      • Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
      • Photography
      • Physical Education
      • Politics
      • Psychology
      • Science
      • Sociology
      • spacer
      • Languages
      • French
      • German
      • Italian
      • Russian
      • Spanish
  • Year Groups
    • Pastoral Care
    • Safeguarding
    • School Counselling Service
    • Welcome to Year 7
    • Welcome to Year 8
    • Welcome to Year 9
    • Welcome to Year 10
    • Welcome to Year 11
  • What’s On
    • Calendar
    • Gallery
    • House News
    • Letters
    • News
    • PE Fixture List
    • PressTales Newsletters
    • School Term & Holiday Dates
    • Social Wall
  • Contact Us
  • Sixth Form
      • General Information
      • Our Vision
      • The Sixth Form Team
      • Leadership
      • 16-19 Bursary Fund
      • University and Apprenticeship Applications
      • Extra Curricular Activities
      • Sixth Form Dress Code
      • Sixth Form Google Sites
      • A level Textbooks
      • Year 12 Induction
      • Sixth Form Bridging Work
      • Parent Presentations
      • DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance)
      • Admissions
      • Sixth Form Prospectus
      • Entry Requirements
      • Applications 2023-2025
      • Curriculum Subjects
  • Search
  • Menu Menu

STEAM Week 2022

November 25, 2022/in Careers, STEM /by Presdales School

STEAM week : 31st October to 4th November 2022

Virtual STEM Morning

On Tuesday 31st October Year 8 students participated in a virtual STEM morning. Through a live stream students meet Engineers. The students were given two Challenges. Working to a tight deadline, students built an Eco Factory Roller Loader, this was a marble run to safely move a product from A to B, the slower the better. Well done to the winning group, Jemima, Kennedy, Liv, Millie, Charlotte and Emily. The second challenge was called BEST Pitch, teams had to brainstorm and come up with an idea for an invention or piece of tech, and then present their ideas to the others in their form group. The winning idea was a Colour Changing Radiator. Excellent work by Mia, Gabby, Mia, Sienna R and Sienna Musk.

“I really enjoyed the virtual steam week video call because it was fun and gave a lot of inspiration to do a stem involved job. My favourite part is when we had to make a marble take the longest to touch the floor whilst moving. Overall, it was a great experience and recommend it for future years”. Amelie Langford

Medical Mavericks

On Wednesday Medical Mavericks spent time with Year 9, they explored different professions in the NHS and had a chance to try out a range of medical equipment.

• Ultrasound • Pulse Doppler • Keyhole Surgery • Blood vessels infrared Vein scanner • Recording an ECG • Exploring the eye • Hearing • Reflexes

What the students had to say:

‘I really enjoyed Medical Mavericks. It was really fun and exciting to learn about what practice is like with different professions. I love learning about the less well known jobs. The activities were interesting, I especially enjoyed the drunk goggles and looking at growth plates to see if I was going to grow taller. Great experience.’ Athene 9IS

‘I loved the Medical Mavericks lesson. I really enjoyed being able to use all the equipment that would actually be used in a hospital.’

‘The Medical Mavericks was an interesting experience. It allowed us to do things with proper/ modified medical equipment. I enjoyed doing keyhole surgery. Drawing blood was definitely the worst, it was difficult. I was the session had been longer!’ Cecilia 9IS

‘I really enjoyed Medical Mavericks, as it gave us a taster activity into what the different Jobs are in the NHS. I think it was really cool how they can tell if we will grow taller or not. That was my favourite.’ Marlee 9IS

Dr Tina Chowdhury

On Thursday morning Dr Tina Chowdhury came in and talked to students in the Upper School about her research and work in Bioengineering. Dr Chowdhury works with a cross-disciplinary research team at Queen Mary’s. Her work looks into preterm premature rupture of the fetal membrane. Her team are working hard to find solutions and also investigating the possible cause, including black carbon particles (from pollution) and their presence in the fetus.

Green Engineering

Simon Green and Chelsie Graffato gave a presentation to Year 10 about Green Building Design. Simon is a local Green Building Design consultant. They shared the experiences with the students, describing the different areas of building service engineering, the skills required and the pathways into engineering.

https://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STEAM-Copy-2.jpg 450 757 Presdales School http://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newlogo.png Presdales School2022-11-25 10:39:012022-11-25 10:39:01STEAM Week 2022

STEAM Week – 31st October – 4th November

October 21, 2022/in Careers, STEM /by Presdales School

When students return after half term we will be hosting our first STEAM week. This will encourage students to think about careers and promote valuable skills required for their future.

Activities taking place include:

• Virtual STEM morning for Year 8 (working with the PPMA)

• Medical Mavericks for Year 9

• Guest Speakers for Year 10-13

• DT Careers morning for Year 9 (an exciting range of fashion, textiles, product and industrial designers who will run workshops throughout the morning)

The following week is Bebra Coding Competition, open to all year groups, if students would like to participate, please see Mr Bedwell.

Year 7 students have more events to come, including an Arts careers afternoon and an Army STEM day.

Finally, if you have a career in STEAM we would love to hear from you, it would be wonderful if you could share your experiences with Presdales students. Please email nwarburton@presdales.herts.sch.uk or jstephenson@presdales.herts.sch.uk

https://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STEAM-Copy-2.jpg 450 757 Presdales School http://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newlogo.png Presdales School2022-10-21 09:57:442022-10-21 09:57:44STEAM Week – 31st October – 4th November

Year 7 Robotics Club

May 13, 2022/in STEM /by Presdales School

This Wednesday, the Year 7 Robotics Club travelled to RAF Honington to compete against other schools in a number of challenges with a Lego Mindstorms robot which they have spent the past months building and programming.

They had a fantastic day learning about engineering opportunities within the RAF and competing in a number of challenges against other schools, including winning first prize in the challenge to present and explain their robot design to a panel of RAF engineers.

Congratulations to Anna Stichbury, Scarlett Mills, Hollie Adkin, Amelie Langford and Molly Price on their fantastic achievement.

https://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/STEM-HEADER.jpg 600 800 Presdales School http://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newlogo.png Presdales School2022-05-13 14:22:252022-05-13 14:22:25Year 7 Robotics Club

Medical Mavericks

March 31, 2022/in STEM /by Presdales School

Medical Mavericks visited Presdales on Tuesday 1st March. All Year 9 students participated in a workshop which gave them a chance to explore opportunities in the NHS and STEM careers.

Massive thank you to Edufund who made these sessions possible.

https://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Medical-Mavericks-Copy.jpg 362 800 Presdales School http://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newlogo.png Presdales School2022-03-31 10:38:262022-04-01 08:43:12Medical Mavericks

PPMA BEST and the STEM day

December 2, 2021/in Careers, STEM /by Presdales School
Read more
https://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_1281-Copy.jpg 450 800 Presdales School http://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newlogo.png Presdales School2021-12-02 09:26:272021-12-02 09:26:27PPMA BEST and the STEM day

Year 7 Army STEM Day

November 5, 2021/in Careers, Events, General News, STEM /by Presdales School
Read more
https://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_1194-1-Copy-e1636032664877.jpg 368 800 Presdales School http://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newlogo.png Presdales School2021-11-05 09:19:042021-11-10 13:04:11Year 7 Army STEM Day

News from STEM …

April 30, 2021/in STEM, Uncategorized /by Presdales School

Baylab – Design a Lab Coat Competition

During science week key stage 3 students had the opportunity to design a lab coat illustrating what science meant to them. The more creative, the better!

The top 5 entries have been sent off to Baylab. Thank you to the year 12 STEM ambassadors for helping judge this competition.

The top 5 entries were by:

Eliza Mann

Kamilah Abubakan

Alice Hawkins, Emily Man and Sophie Thomas

Lucy Norris

Paige Hunt

 

https://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lab-coat-header-Copy.jpg 464 800 Presdales School http://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newlogo.png Presdales School2021-04-30 09:55:132021-11-11 09:41:21News from STEM …

TECH 4.0 Project – FANUC Visit, Coventry

February 14, 2020/in General News, STEM, Trips & Visits /by Presdales School

On Wednesday 5th February we went to Fanuc Coventry, we saw many amazing robots and delved into what engineering careers had to offer. As we entered, we were greeted by members of FANUC. We were able to see some of their robots which were displayed. Robots in green were human friendly meaning if it comes into contact with someone it will stop what it is doing. Whilst yellow robots do not and are kind of dangerous.

We then had an introduction from representatives from the PPMA, who told us about the companies involved in the project. An apprentice then took us on a tour around the rest of the factory.

After the tour, we came back and they explained what the next 10 weeks would entail. They suggested how to set out a plan for the next 10 weeks and learnt a bit about Gantt Charts. We also had an activity involving Lego and one involving a paperclip.

In the end we had a great experience looking at robots and learning a few more things about engineering and robots. We are hoping to raise the 8% of women working in the industry to 50%!

Thea, Alice, Isabella, Louisa, Becky and Mariam (Year 9)

https://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tech-header-Copy.jpg 367 800 Presdales School http://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newlogo.png Presdales School2020-02-14 11:14:282021-11-11 09:44:26TECH 4.0 Project – FANUC Visit, Coventry

Year 7 STEM Army Activity Days

October 23, 2019/in Events, STEM /by Presdales School

STEM Army days

On 3rd and 4th October, Year 7 students spent a day with the Army, Capt. Charlotte Wilson, Sgt Noel Brooksbank, Cpl Lucy Moiwo and LCpl La-Toya Vernon from Sandhurst spent a day with the girls developing their STEM skills.

Friday 4th October 2019

On the 4th October, some soldiers from the army came to Presdales to do some activities with Year 7.

First, we had an assembly, in the lecture theatre, where they told us what it was like in the army. Some of the jobs that you can do in the army, include: being a scientist, an engineer, a teacher, a doctor, a dental nurse, a vet and many more. They also told us more about themselves. Noel is a sergeant and his job is to skydive out of planes. He enjoys cycling and was inspired by his dad and uncle to join the army. Lucy is an artillery officer; she hands out and organizes the weapons for everyone else. She went horse riding in the Rockies, in Canada, and, even though she is scared of heights, she enjoys rock climbing. La Toya is a dental nurse. She lived in Germany for 3 years; her sport is netball and she did the test to get a job in the army on her 17th birthday. Charlotte is a captain and is the pilot of planes that the other soldiers fly in. She is also a cross-country skiing instructor and she has a dog called Lola.

The first main activity was to design an army vest for soldiers working in the harsh environments, needing to keep cool, yet protected. They had to be light but strong so the soldiers could still carry all the other equipment they need as well as staying safe. This activity was quite challenging, although very fun to do as a team and to put all of our ideas together.

The next activity was to build a car with a working engine. We had to cooperate as a team to construct the car- without being given any instructions, apart from when we were given a clue on how to power the car. To make it move, we had to attach a rubber band to the bar connecting the wheels and twist it around to create energy so the wheels would spin, making it travel a short distance. Then, the other half of our team (on the other side of the room) had to swap the wheels onto their frame for the car and send it back.

After lunch, we were given some giant top trumps cards to put together of vehicles used in the army. We were told what they did, where they were used and who might use them. In the same lesson, we had a puzzle that we had to piece together. We worked as a class to follow the instructions to complete the task and found it quite hard but managed to do it in the end.

The next activity was to design a helmet suitable for all environments. We had to camouflage it and make it light but it also had to keep the soldiers safe and be easy to carry around. We were shown lots of different types of hats used in the army and how important they are as they keep lots of people safe; some people got to try them on.

The last activity of the day was outside. We played lots of games with the soldiers, took part in races with them and had a game of “tug of war”. We then worked in teams of three to try and build the image we had been given on the iPad. One person had to describe the picture to their teammates while the others were trying to build it. It definitely was a challenge as some of the images were quite hard, but it was really fun at the same time.

It was amazing having the army come to Presdales as they were really inspiring and interesting and we definitely learnt a lot. Overall, the day was really fun and informative and we would definitely love to have the army come visit us again soon.

Clara and Hattie

https://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/army-44-header-Copy.jpg 209 800 Presdales School http://presdales.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/newlogo.png Presdales School2019-10-23 12:37:232021-11-11 09:45:15Year 7 STEM Army Activity Days

Presdales News

  • Total House Points at Friday 26th May 2023May 26, 2023 - 1:36 pm
  • News from PoliticsMay 26, 2023 - 9:54 am
  • News from Food TechMay 26, 2023 - 9:52 am
  • News from BusinessMay 26, 2023 - 9:52 am
  • News from PEMay 26, 2023 - 9:44 am
  • News from ArtMay 25, 2023 - 2:49 pm
  • Year 7 PGL Netball TripMay 12, 2023 - 9:26 am
  • headerPE Stars of the Month – AprilMay 12, 2023 - 8:52 am
  • Non-Uniform Day – Friday 26th MayMay 5, 2023 - 12:32 pm
  • News from PEApril 28, 2023 - 9:21 am

Latest News

May 26, 2023

Total House Points at Friday 26th May 2023

May 26, 2023

News from Politics

May 26, 2023

News from Food Tech

May 26, 2023

News from Business

May 25, 2023

News from Art

Quick Links

  • Letters
  • News
  • Calendar
  • PE Fixtures
  • Edulink One
  • SchoolCloud
  • RM Unify
  • WiFi Certificate
  • Wisepay

Coming Up

Monday 5th 
Years 10 & 12 exams begin

Friday 16th
A Level Fine Art & Photography End of Year Exhibition, 4.30-6.30pm

Contact Us

Presdales School
Hoe Lane
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9NX

Tel: 01920 462210
admin@presdales.herts.sch.uk

Headteacher:
Mr Warren

© Copyright Presdales School 2023 | Privacy Policies: Data Protection | Data Retention | Online Safety | Parent/Carer | Student | Proudly built by Lemongrass Media School Web Design
  • Twitter
  • Mail
Scroll to top

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

OKLearn more

Cookie and Privacy Settings



How we use cookies

We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.

Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.

Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our site functions. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website.

Google Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.

If you do not want that we track your visist to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:

Other external services

We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.

Google Webfont Settings:

Google Map Settings:

Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:

Privacy Policy

You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.

GDPR
Accept settingsHide notification only