The College of West Anglia hosts Girls into STEM event with King’s Lynn Academy students

Students were given the opportunity to experience a day of what it is like to be a tradesperson.

The College of West Anglia invited 30 Year 9 girls from King’s Lynn Academy to enjoy a taster day with the technology department, learning about engineering and plumbing subjects.

The aim of the taster was to show the group what it is like to be a tradesperson working in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) and to inspire career aspirations.

The group was split into two, with half of the day spent in the plumbing department, constructing and fabricating copper hearts, and the other half spent in the engineering workshop, designing and welding a frog using old horseshoes.

Livvi Hodges, plumbing lecturer at CWA, said: “I set out with the aim of giving young girls a taste of what it is like to experience plumbing and engineering, with the hope of it inspiring them to consider a trade as a career in the future, in a relaxed and fun environment.

“The girls from KLA were a credit to their school and a pleasure to spend the day with.

“I really hope the day has inspired some of them to pursue a career as a successful tradeswoman.”

Katie Leeming-Watts, careers lead and a PE teacher at KLA, added: “The Girl's into STEM event was a fantastic opportunity for KLA students.

“It was amazing to witness the girls gain new skills and achieving success outside of their comfort zones.”

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