National Grid : makes science simple during school workshop

29 Jun 2016

-National Grid hosts science show

-Visit to school coincides with work at local substation

-Project will ensure Northumberland has a safe and reliable source of

renewable energy

National Grid visited Shaftoe Trust Primary School in Haydon Bridge, Hexham recently to host two Science Made Simple workshops to teach their pupils all about science and engineering.

The pupils were able to take part in two interactive demonstrations involving volunteers from the audience. Key stage one pupils enjoyed 'Izzy's Incredible Adventure', investigating the different ways we travel and the science behind transport. Key stage two pupils enjoyed 'Who Wants to be a Superhero?' exploring exactly what real-life scientists and engineers do, as well as learning more about gravity, forces, energy, light, space, and the environment.

During the visit, children were encouraged to get excited about science and engineering whilst learning about how National Grid's work will connect their local area to renewable energy being produced nearby.

National Grid is currently delivering a new transformer to the existing substation at Fourstones where it will connect a new onshore wind farm. The work, which will be complete by the end of November, will link the local community to a nearby source of renewable energy and help ensure reliable and resilient power supplies in the years ahead.

Gill Woodward, Head teacher at Shaftoe Primary School, said: 'I would like to thank National Grid for hosting this event for Shaftoe Trust Primary School. The pupils had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed getting involved in the experiments and learning more about engineering.'

Graham Law, Project Engineer at National Grid said: 'As well as bringing reliable energy supplies to local people in Northumberland, we like to stay connected with the local communities in which we operate. We are really pleased to have visited Shaftoe Trust Primary School and it was great to see pupils having such an enjoyable time learning about science and engineering.'

The workshop was also attended by a representative from National Grid who spoke to the pupils about the Fourstones Substation and its wider role of connecting the local community to a source of renewable energy