The 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is a challenge aimed at key stage 3, 4 and 5 students in school / young people aged 11 – 19 years old in any out of school initiative (i.e. STEM Clubs, Scouts, Cadets, Guides, Youth Clubs, etc...).
The challenge involves 4 to 6 team members working together to design and build a radio controlled 4-wheel-drive (4x4) vehicle, to set specifications, that can successfully negotiate a specially designed test track that emulates real life and what a full scale 4x4 vehicle can do. The challenge is an excellent opportunity for young people to work in teams and gain an awareness and understanding of project management using key skills. |
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| A Comment From The UK National Champions Teacher - Daniel Rolph
We at Richard Hale High School are incredibly impressed with Team 54’s dedication. The boys all took part in the 4x4 in Schools two or three years ago, each reaching the National Finals in their prior teams, but now, to be crowned National Champions is a testament to their education and personal determination to achieve success in the competition...More |
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| Work Experience Intern Required
We are looking for a work experience Intern to join our Engineering in Motion team for two months from 1st May to 29th June 2012. The internship will be based on an exchange of services for experience in the running and operations of our two National STEM Challenges, F1 in Schools and 4x4 in Schools. The learning experiences the intern will gain include, marketing (including social media), event management, data input & control, telephone etiquette and project management. This internship is an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to gain valuable experience, develop your CV and begin to create a network of contacts...More
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| 2012/13 Rules and Regulations and Challenge Handbook Released
The new Rules and Regulations and Challenge Handbook for 2012/13 has been released and available to download. Simply click on the Download Documents tab and select the files to download. ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? |
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| 2012/13 Registration is NOW OPEN!
Registration for the 2012/13 is now open for teams to register early and benefit from working with Jaguar Land Rover mentors on the design and build their new 2012/13 vehicles ready for the regional finals early next year. To register, simply click on the REGISTER tab and complete the online form. Good luck to all the teams entering the competition this year - ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? |
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| 4x4 in Schools UK National Final 2012 Images
Images from the 2012 4x4 in Schools UK National Final have been added to the Gallery page. |
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| HERTFORD SCHOOL VICTORIOUS IN 4x4 IN SCHOOLS NATIONAL FINALS 2012
Splashing through water, scrabbling over rocks, scaling steep hills, and negotiating tight turns is a big challenge for most vehicles, but not for Richard Hale School’s entry into the 4x4 in Schools technology challenge, which brought victory for this Hertford School. ‘Team 54’ were crowned 4x4 in Schools National Champions today after an intense day of competition with 12 finalists battling for the 4x4 in Schools title with their vehicles...More |
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| Watch the 4x4 in Schools UK National Final Live
The 4x4 in Schools UK National Final track assesments will be broadcast live via WedEx on Thursday 15th March for anyone unable to make the day to see the teams in action on the track. Click here to LOGIN...More |
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| STUDENT TEAMS READY TO TAKE ON RIVALS TO WIN THE 4 X 4 IN SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE NATIONAL FINALS
Twelve teams of students are gearing up for the finale of a high-pressure competition to find the best designed and manufactured remote control all-terrain vehicle in the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge, with a rugged course of obstacles and tracks to challenge the vehicle’s handling and a nerve-wracking presentation to the judging panel to test the student’s knowledge of their project. The teams have won through to the 4x4 In Schools Technology Challenge UK National Finals 2012, taking place at the Big Bang Science Fair, being held at the NEC, Birmingham on Thursday 15th March...More |
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| Jaguar Land Rover Apprenticeship Schemes - How far will your talents go?
Driven by innovation and creativity, we’re launching new vehicles and exploring new markets around the world. If you want to join us on our amazing journey apply for either our Advanced or Higher Apprenticeship Scheme. Our awardwinning programmes have been specifically designed to
provide everything you need to build a successful career atJaguar Land Rover. To help you decide which Scheme to apply for, we have provided a summary below of the key scheme differences to consider....More |
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| DEVONPORT SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN THROUGH TO 4 X 4 IN SCHOOLS CHALLENGE NATIONAL FINALS
Students from Devonport High School celebrated winning through to the 4 x4 in Schools National Finals, collecting the Best Engineered Vehicle Award on route to overall victory at the Central Region Finals of the 2012 4 x 4 in Schools Technology Challenge, held at the JCB Academy, Rocester, Staffs...More |
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| CASTLEFORD SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CROWNED NORTHERN REGIONAL FINALS KINGS IN 4 X 4 IN SCHOOLS CHALLENGE
Students from Castleford Academy, Castleford, celebrated winning through to the 4 x4 in Schools National Finals, collecting four awards on route to overall victory at the Northern Region Finals of the 2012 4 x 4 in Schools Technology Challenge, held at Jaguar Land Rover in Halewood...More |
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| HERTFORD SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE VICTORY IN THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL FINALS OF 4 X 4 IN SCHOOLS CHALLENGE
Students from Richard Hale School, Hertford, celebrated winning through to the 4 x4 in Schools National Finals at the Southern Region Finals of the 2012 4 x 4 in Schools Technology Challenge, held at the IET in London...More |
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| 1 Millionth Discovery sets off on a ' Journey of Discovery'
To celebrate this milestone and to demonstrate the Discovery's class defining versatility and all-round capability, the 1,000,000th vehicle will now start a 'Journey of Discovery' from its birthplace in Birmingham to Beijing in China – one of Land Rover's fastest growing markets...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools Central Regional Final 2012 Results
Congratulations to the Ice Cream Truckers from Devonport High School, Welbeck DSFC from Welbeck, Team Spalding from Spalding Grammar School, Park Rangers and A-Team from the JCB Academy for winning a place at the UK National Final from the Central Regional Final on Friday 24th February at the JCB Academy. Other prize winners were...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools Northern Regional Final 2012 Results
Congratulations to Grip 2 from Castleford Academy, Trax from Bradfield School and Team New Stream from South Holderness Technology College for winning a place at the UK National Final from the Northern Regional Final on Friday 3rd February at Jaguar Land Rover, Halewood. Other prize winners were...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools Southern Regional Final 2012 Results
Congratulations to Team 54 from Richard Hale School, e: lemonators from City of Norwich School, Nerd Herd from Hillview School for Girls and Nebula from Simon Langton Girls Grammar for winning a place at the UK National Final from the Southern Regional Final on Monday 6th February at the IET. Savoy Place. Other prize winners were...More |
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| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LAUNCHES LARGEST EVER APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK's leading automotive employer, is set to launch its search for the largest ever intake of Apprentices to join its 2012 training programme.
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| Inspiring the scientists & engineers of the future
The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair. The NEC, Birmingham. 15 - 17 March 2012. The biggest single event of its kind in the country, The Big Bang Fair moves to Birmingham for 2012. An award-winning combination of exciting theatre shows, interactive workshops and exhibits delivered by household names, together with careers information provided by a wide range of people already working in the field, The Big Bang Fair enables young people to see science and engineering in a new light...More |
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| UK Auto Industry honours Jaguar Land Rover's Range_e plug-in Hybrid Diesel-Electric Vehicle Technology
Range_e, Jaguar Land Rover’s technology concept for a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain, has been honoured with the 2011 Award for Automotive Innovation by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The system, first revealed at the Geneva motor show in March, has been hailed by the auto industry as the most significant achievement of the year in UK research and development for the global market...More |
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| Young Woman Engineer of the Year awards ceremony - 1st December
Join the IET as Myleene Klass announces this year’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year award winner on Thursday 1 December 2011 at the IET London: Savoy Place. The event is FREE to attend, but please register as places are limited. The evening ceremony will be followed by a drinks reception and buffet, plus an exhibition from our sponsors with networking and career opportunities and a chance to meet the winners, past and present. To register and for more information go to www.theiet.org/ywe |
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| Denford 4x4 Vehicle Design
Denford Ltd have designed a 4x4 vehicle and provided all the relevent documents and files for you to use and manufacture your own vehicle from scratch. Click on the DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS tab and open the Denford 4x4 Vehicle Design folder to download the files. |
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| Come and see us at the D&T Show 2011
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the Technology Challenge and offering teams the opportunity to test their vehicles on our mini 4x4 track at this years’ D&T Show between Thursday 17th and Saturday 19th November 2011, at the Birmingham NEC, Hall 10, on the Institution of Engineering’s (IET) stand.
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| National Science & Engineering Competition 2012
Enter your 4x4 in Schools Team into the National Science & Engineering Competition via an online entry form before Monday 31 October 2011...More |
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| 2012 Regional Finals and UK National Final Dates Announced
Northern Regional Final
Friday 3rd February 2012 @ Jaguar Land Rover, Halewood
Southern Regional Final
Monday 6th February 2012 @ The IET, Savoy Place, London
Central Regional Final
Friday 24th February 2012 @ The JCB Academy
UK National Final
Thursday 15th March 2012 @ The Big Bang Fair, Birmingham NEC
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| 2010/11 UK National Chapions - How We Did It
Team Alpha from Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Horncastle has given a case study on how they became the 2010/11 UK National Champions...More |
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| 2011/12 Rules & Regulations and Challenge Handbook Released
The new 2011/12 Rules & Regulations and Challenge Handbook have been released and are available to download. Simply click on the "Download Documents" tab and select PDF file to download. |
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| Add 4x4 in Schools on Facebook
If you have a Facebook account, add 4x4 in Schools to your profile and chat to other teams, share photos and keep up to date with the lastest 4x4 in Schools news. Simply search for 4x4 in Schools and then click "like" to add us. |
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| 'A' for Horncastle’s Team Alpha with victory at 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals
A team of students from Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Horncastle, Lincolnshire celebrated reaching the peak of success at the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals supported by Land Rover and the IET held this week at the National Transport Museum in Coventry. Team Alpha, with five team members – Freddie Payne, James Law, Frazer Dever, Daniel Young and Lauren Bird – were crowned National 4x4 in Schools Champions with their remote control vehicle design beating teams from across the UK...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools UK National Final 2011 Images
Please click on the GALLERY tab to view a selection of images from the 2011 4x4 in Schools UK National Final held on Wednesday 13th July at the Coventry Transport Museum. |
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| TWELVE TEAMS PREPARE FOR 4x4 IN SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE NATIONAL FINALS
After three tense regional finals, the final twelve teams have been selected for the 4x4 In Schools Technology Challenge UK National Final 2011. Taking place in The Coventry Transport Centre, the teams will compete on the 13th of July to become the 4x4 in school Technology Challenge UK National Champions. |
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| Regional and National Final Venue and Dates Announced
The venues and dates for the forthcoming 2011 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge have been confirmed...More |
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| Not too late to register
As everyone returns after the Easter break and with now only 8 weeks left before the first 4x4 regional final, it's time to step it up a gear and get your vehicles ready for action. It's not too late to register to compete in this year’s competition so if you haven't done so already, REGISTER NOW! |
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| STEM Clubs
The STEM Clubs Network is an affiliation network. It is completely free to join for all secondary schools in the UK and will grant you full access to the STEM Clubs Network website and all the professional support offered. |
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| Still Time to Register for the 2010/11 Regional's
There is still time to register and prepare for the 2010/11 regional heats to be held in June/July (dates and venues will be announced soon). Don't forget, once registered to compete you will be assigned a Land Rover e-mentor to advise and support you with your design and build. To register simply click on the REGISTRATION tab and fill out the on-line registration form – ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? |
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| 4x4 in Schools at the Big Bang Fair 2011
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the challenge at the forthcoming Big Bang Fair from 10th - 12th March at the London ExCel ICC. Visitors to the show will be able to test out their driving skills by navigating one of our demonstration cars around the Land Rover designed test track. Entry into the fair is free and can be done by registering on the Big Bangs website at: http://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/home.cfm
See you there! |
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| Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
4x4 in Schools would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! |
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| 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge Portfolio Case Study
Team Rally from Mayfield School in Dagenham has kindly agreed for their 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge Portfolio to used as a case study for other teams entered in the challenge...More
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| 4x4 in Schools STEM Ambassador Guide
Are you a Professional or retired Engineer? Would you like to get involved in the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge? Would you like to help a team design and build their 4x4 vehicle? If so then why not become a registered STEM Ambassador. Check out our new 4x4 in Schools STEM Ambassador guide for more information, just click on "Download Documents" and select STEM Ambassador Guide 2010/11. |
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| LAND ROVER DONATES ONE MILLIONTH RANGE ROVER TO HELP FOR HEROES
Land Rover is celebrating the production of its one millionth Range Rover by donating the vehicle to Help for Heroes...More |
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| Jaguar Land Rover 4x4 and GT in Schools Showcase
Jaguar Land Rover invite school teachers and heads of departments along to a showcase event of the 4x4 and GT in Schools challenge at Whitley and Gaydon on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th November 2010. |
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| 4x4 in Schools will be showcasing at the D&T Show
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the Technology Challenge and offering teams the opportunity to test their vehicles on our track at this years’ D&T Show from Thursday 18th through to Saturday 20th November 2010 at the Birmingham NEC, Hall 10, Stand D42. |
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| NEW 4x4 in Schools Starter Kit
4x4 in Schools now has a new starter kit available to new teams entering the challenge for the first time entering the challenge in the new "Rookie Class". The new starter kit contains a Losi 1/18 Mini Rock Crawler, 2.4 MHz transmitter and receiver plus a 7.4v battery pack and charger. For more information and to order a starter kit please click on the "Starter Kit" tab. |
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| NEW 2010/11 Rules and Regulations Released
The new 2010/11 rules and regulations are now available to downlaod. Over the summer holidays the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge rules and regulations have been updated to feature a few changes for the forthcoming 2010/11 season. To download the new 2010/11 rules and regulations, please click on the "Download Documents" tab. |
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| UK National Final 2009/10 Images
The Images of the 4x4 in Schools UK National Final are now in the image gallery. Click on the "Gallery" tab to view them. |
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| 2010/11 Registration now OPEN!
Registration for the 2010/11 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is now OPEN. Click on the registration link above and complete the online registration form then down load the rules and regulations document and challenge hand book to get started! Register early and benefit from support and advice from Land Rover mentors and STEM Ambassadors. |
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| 126 PATHFINDERS LEAD THE WAY TO TAKE VICTORY AT 4x4 IN SCHOOLS UK NATIONAL FINAL
Military precision won the day for a team of students at the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals held yesterday at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon. ‘126 Pathfinders’, a student team from 126 Squadron Air Training Cadets, Derby, beat off tough competition with their bespoke design of all-terrain vehicle to clinch victory at this prestigious event...More |
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| Bookings are now open for the IET Faraday Engineering Challenge Days 2010-11
Encourage your students to achieve their full potential and get them involved in hands-on, practical challenges that will capture their imagination. Bring STEM subjects to life with IET Faraday Engineering Challenge Days. More... |
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| Judging Score Sheets and Track Specifications 2010
Download the judging score sheets and track specifications for the challenge to get a sneak preview of what to expect at your regional heat. Simply click on DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS link above and select the file to download. |
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| Another Chance to Register for the 2009/2010 Regional Heats
The registration deadline for teams to compete in the 2009/2010 regional heats has been extended to Friday 25th June 2010. For your last chance to registeryour team, click on the REGISTRATION link above. |
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| 4x4 in Schools Regional Heats and National Final
2009/2010 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge regional heats and national final dates and venues announced...More |
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| Last Years 4x4 in Schools Winners Experience Real Life Off-Road Driving
It was mud, water, slippery slopes and nail-biting drops for a team of students from Withernsea High School, North Humberside, as they experienced the thrills and excitement of off-road driving last week...More |
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| 2009/2010 Registration Deadline
The deadline to register for the 2009/2010 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is now less than 6 weeks away. Registration will close on Friday 30th April so if you haven't already, register A.S.A.P! Remember as soon as you register you will be introduced to your Land Rover e-mentor to advise you and your team through their design and build, so the earlier you register the better. To register for the challenge simply click on the REGISTRATION link on the home page. |
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| Portfolio and Presentation Design Help
As you know a very important element of the challenge is your portfolio and presentation work. Our judges will be looking closely at your work assess the efforts and detail your gone to in order to impress. If this is an area of the challenge you think you may need help with or if you would like to improve upon what you already have, 636c Education can help. 4x4 in Schools has paired up with 636c Education to offer support, help and guidance to schools in this area...More |
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| Harper Adams University College Scholarship for National Champions
4x4 in Schools is delighted to announce that Harper Adams University College will be offering a scholarship to the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge UK National Champions...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools at the Autosport Show 2010
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the track and technology challenge at the Autosport show 2010 at the NEC, Birmingham on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January...More |
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| Grants for schools for mathematics enrichment activity
Grants of up to £500 and guidance on choosing activities listed in the online STEM Directories (http://www.stemdirectories.org.uk/) are being offered by the Royal Institution, funded by The Clothworkers' Foundation. The scheme is designed to raise awareness and use of enrichment activities and to support your professional development, whilst enhancing the mathematical experience in your school...More |
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| Land Rover Design Day
A special day for 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge teams and others who wish to visit Land Rover headquarters and hear a talk on aspects of design, complete a teamwork challenge, visit a number of development test labs and possibly have a 4x4 ‘Rough Terrain Experience Ride’ at the nearby Heritage Motor Museum...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools - Site Design
Sam Oxley recently designed the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge website. We asked him a few questions regarding his thoughts around the design and who he'd choose to be in his team... |
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| Get the award-winning IET Faraday
The award-winning IET Faraday is a free online resource for teachers of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) which will ensure your students share your passion for your subject...More |
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| 4x4 in Schools will be showcasing at the D&T Show
4x4 in Schools will be showcasing the Technology Challenge at this year’s D&T Show on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November 2009 at the NEC, Birmingham... More |
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| 4x4 in Schools is on Facebook
4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is now on Facebook. Why don't you become a fan of the challenge and join the network to share information, pictures and make friends. Visit www.facebook.com and search for 4x4 in Schools. |
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| Apply for a Royal Society Grant to help with your project
A UK-wide programme covering both state and independent, primary and secondary schools, the Partnership Grants scheme offers up to £3000 for teachers and scientists/ engineers to work in partnership on activities involving students from 5 to 18 years old...More |
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| 2009/10 Registration Now OPEN
Registration for the 2009/10 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is now OPEN. Click on the registration link above and complete the online registration form then down load the rules and regulations document and challenge hand book to get started! |
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| 4x4 in Schools CREST Awards
The British Science Association offers it's CREST - Silver level award to all young people partcipating in the 4x4 in Schools Technolohy Challenge...More |
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| Request a STEM Ambassador Today
4x4 in Schools highly recommends your team requests a STEM Amabassador to support you through the challenge. STEM Ambassadors are real life Engineers from engineering companies including Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, the IET and Denford... More |
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4x4 in Schools Events Calendar |
Friday 4th May 2012 @ Ascot Race Course
Jaguar Land Rover PD Share Fair
Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th May 2012 @ JLR, Gaydon
West Midlands Regional Big Bang Fair
Tuesday 26th June 2012 @ Birmingham Think Tank
Mile Stone Progress Update 1
Monday 2nd July 2012
Teentech - Kent
Monday 24th September 2012 @ Tonbridge
Imagineering Fair 2012
19th, 20th & 21st October 2012 @ The Coventry Ricoh Arena
Mile Stone Progress Update 2
Thursday 1st November 2012
Mile Stone Progress Update 3
Monday 7th January 2013
Regional Finals
January & February 2013 - T.B.A
UK National Final
Thursday 14th March 2013 @ The Big Bang Fair, ICC ExCel, London
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4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge Patron's
Gerry McGovern – Land Rover Design Director
“Creative thinking, innovation and problem solving have always been some of the fundamental reasons behind Land Rover’s success. It’s extremely important we as a company develop these core skills in the next generation of Land Rover Designers so we continue to produce vehicles that are used all around the world. This is why I am delighted and honoured to be patron of the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge as this project not only develops students creative and hands on skills but also highlights the importance of working together as a team which is what Land Rover is all about.”
Jem Stansfield – BBC One’s Bang Goes the Theory TV Presenter and Inventor
“We all know how important Engineering and Technology is to the world we live in today and how without creative and innovative thinking we would simply stand still. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) plays a massive part in creating and developing a good idea to turn it into real life. 4x4 in Schools is an exceptional technology challenge which does just that, it encourages and develops young people’s skills in STEM subjects to not only make them more aware of STEM but to also provides them with a hands on problem solving activity. Encouraging the next generation of Engineers is extremely important to all of our futures which is why I’m honoured to be a patron of 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge.” |
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