Ready for take off? Road to RIAT: Blast Off is back and better than ever! This fully-funded programme invites state secondary schools across the UK to ignite their passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through engaging challenges and hands-on activities taking place across the remainder of the academic year.
This initiative is generously sponsored and delivered in partnership with the RAF Charitable Trust.
About Road to RIAT: Blast Off
Students currently aged 11-14 will join our virtual livestream where they will learn more about the space-themed competition they will be participating in. In teams of 4, they will submit their entry and compete with other schools across the country. We'll provide materials for student research, support for teachers, and assistance throughout the competition.
Following on from the competition launch, 60 state schools within Scotland, Northwest England, North East England, East Midlands, West Midlands and South West England will then participate in a face-to-face STEM day, delivered by The Smallpeice Trust.
SCHOOLS WILL NEED TO BOOK ON TO THIS SEPARATELY BY EMAILING BLASTOFFTORIAT@SMALLPEICETRUST.ORG.UK
Regional Winners of the space competition will receive £100. The National Winner will also receive TWO Lego Spike Prime Kits for their school! PLUS regional and national winners that have also received a STEM day will also be invited to join us at The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and compete in another spaced themed STEM challenge against other schools.
When
22 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
Start time: 09:15 hrs
Finish time: 10:15 hrs
Where
Virtual Delivery
Cost
Fully Funded
What
Challenge your students to this unique aerospace competition, guiding them on a STEM adventure that promises to be out-of-this-world!
Following the competition launch, your school will also receive downloadable space-themed resources to enhance student learning.
Please note: when you sign up to this event, you are only signing up for the competition launch. If you’re unable to participate in the advertised events, a recorded link can be provided.
How
This programme offers the following:
Development of teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills
Enhance creativity skills
Compete with other schools across the UK
Explore the impact of drag and forces
Design and build mini prototypes
Explore the world of space exploration
In Partnership With
