SUBJECT CHOICES
PUPILS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP A PASSION FOR SCIENCE AND CREATIVITY
awards in international science and maths contests and joining a growing number of coding groups (some just for girls). Others embrace robotics and engineering – at one school, they’re even developing a number plate recognition system, to track vehicles as they travel around the school site. And it can start young, with even primary age pupils being encouraged to develop a passion for science and creativity – before any stereotypical notions about subjects have had the chance to take root.
There may be some way to go. Women are still under-represented in senior positions in science, engineering and technology fields, for example – and no Barbie doll, however inspirational, will change that. Regardless, it all helps. And with schools in our area taking on a bit of a superhero role themselves – by boosting the popularity of STEM and STEAM subjects for all ages – there’s never been a better time to embrace your inner scientist or engineer.
28 AUTUMN /WINTER 2021
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