GRANTS AWARDED

JBMF was delighted to be able to donate another grant to Crookhorn College. This was to purchase Lego Educational Spike reusable resources to engage Year 5 and Y6 students from Crookhorn College feeder schools in mechatronics.

JBMF is pleased to be able to support the Education Business Partnership.

Our grant will be used to fund a series of STEM workshops such as 'Guess my job' where students will enjoy breaking down stereotypes and learning about different career opportunities in STEM, some of which they never knew existed!

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It has been great to be able to support the Greeham Scouts Group again this year. 

The grant will be used to purchase more Electronic kits for their Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. The ones we purchased previously have have been a huge hit and now they will be able to have 3 more kits so the young people can create more circuits and work in smaller groups to give everyone a chance.

Greenpower Team, a STEM after school club encourages children to explore aspects of engineering, design and team work.  They bought, built and customized a formula 24 kit car and then raced it at Goodwood. The JBMF grant went towards purchasing a second car, renewing tyres, batteries, cabling and bodywork materials.  The grant also helped towards future race entry fees.  The Peterfield School will also be refitting a disused garage as their Greenpower workshop, involving 32 pupils and supported by keen and helpful parents.

 JBMF have provided 3 grants in total the first a 3D printer and computers to help deliver industry standard Autodesk Inventor computer aided design projects that have supported the delivery of BTEC engineering. With an increased number of students taking engineering the college needed a second room and used the final grant to . purchase 20no. 20” screens for computers as the current ones were more than 20 years old and did not have the graphical capability for the CAD software.

Centurion Pack from 103rd Reading Scout Group enjoying a fun day trip the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium. They explored STEM exhibitions and learnt about the universe.  The Cub Scouts were able to complete elements of their science and astronomy badges in a fun and interactive way.

Have purchased an educational site software license and CNC router for use in their Design and Technology department.  The technology has the potential to be used in electronics, engineering and science (robotics, parts for experiments) and even has applications in the arts (print block making, carving, theatre props etc). While using a CNC, students can engage in making something they are interested in while learning real-world manufacturing skills, math (Cartesian coordinates) and engineering.

 With our help they have also been able to provide their students with software that allows them to program the department’s router.  This will benefit the students by giving them hands on experience of modern manufacturing techniques as well as Computer Aided Design (CAD). The software will be used for class projects in Yrs seven to eleven and also in after school clubs. This is a great project giving budding engineers that first-hand experience and knowledge that is so valuable in this competitive field as well as giving them another facility to develop and express their passion for the subject.

Extra-curricular STEM classes and activities are becoming increasing popular amongst school pupils. They foster and develop the skills involved in the subjects and most importantly get pupils excited about this field. Bishop Wordsworth is one such school offering these opportunities for its pupils and JBMF is pleased to be supporting them with this. The school provides a broad range of STEM extra-curricular activities including talks by guest speakers aimed at 6th form science students and STEM days throughout the school year. The schools STEM Club (aimed at Yr 7 to 9 students) is also taking part in the Bloodhound School Rocket Car Competition! Best of luck Bishop Wandsworth STEM Club!

George is a Year 13 Engineering student at UTC Swindon. He applied for funding to support an engineering project. The project in question is a petrol powered go kart, the build has already commenced with the refurbishment of a one cylinder four stroke lawnmower engine. The next phase will be to construct the chassis by welding the box section. The JBMF grant will be used to purchase axels, tyres, a drive chain and CVT clutch. The go kart will be built then later modified by future students to allow them to further interest in the engineering field.

Eggar’s School, Alton, Hampshire.  In order to provide a practical and ‘real life’ programming opportunity for learners, money from the JBMF grant was used to purchase a set of EV3 robots (lego).   The robots can be used and integrated into the computing curriculum, helping students to design, build and test algorithms.  This can facilitate the development of pupil programming skills in all years, enabling the computing department to improve the delivery of computing through practical activities and development work.  Funding will hopefully help start an extra-curricular robotics club not only for all students but also attract more pupil premium/disadvantaged students to engage with technology that may not be otherwise available to them.  Many thanks to the JBMF - your generosity to our school has already made an impact on our students.

Our grant helped to set up a STEM initiative project for Year 10's. Students worked in teams to carry out independent research into a STEM project of their choosing. They engaged in practical activities, drew conclusions and presented their findings to small class of students and a panel of teachers, including the head teacher and governors. Throughout the project they were guided by a member of staff to ensure they were producing work to a high standard and links can be made to STEM careers. Also the grant was used to offer opportunities such as short educational trips away to see how their project fits in with existing careers, providing high grade scientific equipment to ensure students can express their creativity within their project and to offer a cash prize to motivate the more unlikely students to volunteer for this project.

Our grant will help support the school’s Year 5 and 6 water sports trip. The trip, which takes place in July, features STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) activities, including raft building, and is in line with the fund’s ethos of supporting and encouraging young engineers.

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As part of UTC's creation of a new Electronics lab, they  received a donation of a non-functioning Denford PCB engraver . This was missing the main engraver head, required a full service and the purchase of consumables (Photo Resist Coated PCB Board) for its future use. JMNF were happy to be able provide funding to allow them to get the engraver running for future use.

The grant will helped Denesfield to be one step closer towards their goal of purchasing a second F24 car which will enable them to offer more places to more children in their afterschool club.

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The main aim of running the after school club is to give the children a chance to learn about mechanics, physics, mathematics etc in a fun environment.

We helped to funs a STEM activity day which involved a lot different sessions throughout the day. 

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Year 7 students made bath bombs and lotion bars to sell at the Christmas Fayre which included designing, making, costing and branding of the items. 

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Year 8 Students designed and pitched a new piece of technology in a Dragon's Den style session. 

Year 9 Students researched remote surgery and the ethical choice involved with new biotechnology.

With a JBMF grant of £500 given they purchased reusable electronic, and mechanical engineering kits. Some are to make different kinds of circuits, the other kits are for Solar Powered vehicles, like boats, planes and Cars.