More than 1000 local pupils took part in the competition run by Primary Engineer, to answer the question “If you were an engineer, what would you do?”. From more than 1,100 entries, local industry professionals graded the ideas before a panel of judges picked two winners and two highly commended for each year group, with pupils aged from 3-19 years old.
Dave Roworth commented “It has been an exceptional year of competition, by far our biggest number of entries which shows the interest and the talent from within our schools, and a testament to our many schoolteachers who continue to inspire their pupils to think like an engineer and solve problems from everyday living. Congratulations to all the winners, including Year 3 pupil Matilda Howe from JCP, whose idea “The Hungertiser” was awarded the special ‘Judges Award’ for 2024.”
Mark Preece, Chief Operating Officer at Jersey Electricity said, “Primary Engineer is one of our most loved partnerships. It’s always fascinating to see the world through the pupils’ eyes and see how they would use their creativity and problem-solving skills to find a solution to problems. I know my colleagues who have visited schools to talk to the students always come away feeling inspired by their conversations with the entrants and we are always impressed with the creative solutions they come up with. Well done to everyone who entered this year’s competition – the quality of entries and ideas was exceptional.”
Mark Preece and His Excellency Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd CBE , Lieutenant Governor of Jersey presented the awards to the pupils with Chris Rochester of Primary Engineer.
Every year University and Industry Partners of Primary Engineer select an idea to turn into a working Prototype from the previous year’s winning designs. Uniquely two prototypes were unveiled at the ceremony. “The Walkie Frame” brought to life by Thales, based on the idea of Year 7 student, Erin Feltham, from Les Quennevais School and “The Anti-Shake Mug” brought to life by Kingston University, based on the idea of Cara Howe in Year 8 at JCG.
Primary Engineer Winners 2024
