Junior Engineers for Britain K'Nex Challenge (JEB) 2011
Number of participating schools: 102
Number of participating children: Approx: 4200
The Challenge: This years challenge was to build a Moving Bridge
Criteria:The bridge must be at least 30cm in lengthStrong enough to support the weight of a small drinks canHave a mechanism which allows it to move eith up and down or side to side
(Vertical Lift Bridge or a Swing Bridge but NOT a Drawbridge)
This was a very challenging task which pushed the childrens abilities and imaginations. Although the challenge was quite tricky, the feedback we have received was mainly positive and rewarding. See some of the comments on the left.
The winning team chosen to go through to the National Finals at Duxford on 13th September to represent Hertfordshire is:
Michal Czajka & Drew Bowden
from
Cherry Tree Primary School
I am sure you will join us in wishing them the very best of luck at the National Finals.
In 2nd place, receiving runner-up certificates and prizes are:
Jasmin Lambert & Lorelle Delivett
from
Bedwell Primary School
A very big WELL DONE to all the winning pairs from across the county, and a great big THANK YOU to all the Engineers and Ambassadors who came into the schools to lead the challenges.
We do hope that you will be participating in 2012, and look forward to working with you again – Please look out for registration forms in early September in County Mailing !!!
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TEACHER FEEDBACK
from the 2011 Challenge
A very challenging task this year which made all of the children think! Great way to engage all children and provide practical skills opportunities. Thank you.
LORDSHIP FARM
What an enjoyable day! The children thoroughly enjoyed the challenge. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to take part.
HARTSFIELD
A very well planned and thought out program. The children enjoyed the tasks set and seemed enthusiastic to further their knowledge as a result of it.
CHATER
Even children initially daunted by the task ended the morning having enjoyed themselves - to me this is of paramount importance!
MONKSMEAD
Super morning! The children were entirely engrossed in the challenge. Activity was led very well by our engineer.
HOWE DELL
Very well organised and the information received prior to the challenge was excellent. Also the possibility of borrowing knex beforehand was very helpful.
ROSELANDS
Great to encourage collaborative thinking and decision making. The task was very challenging but the children really enjoyed it.
PANSHANGER
Some of the winning entries from across the County....
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