Innovation 2011
This prestigious event is a showcase exhibition and competition for the most innovative project work at A Level and GCSE in Design & Technology. The exhibition will be held in the Autumn term in both north and south Wales
The purpose of the event is to encourage young people to be technologically innovative and appreciate the importance of both design and technology. This is vital to Wales’ future prosperity as set out in the Welsh Assembly Government’s Science Policy.
The exhibition will give industrialists, teachers and students the opportunity to see some of the best work of students aged 16 to 18 in Wales. All centres in Wales entering students for WJEC examinations in Design and Technology are automatically eligible. Visiting moderators and teachers will nominate projects for inclusion in the exhibition. The event will showcase 80 of students’ most innovative A2, AS and GCSE projects. A team of distinguished judges will select winning A level, AS Level and GCSE projects and choose an overall winner from all three categories.
There will also be prizes for the project displaying the most potential for Intellectual Property protection; Creativity; Use of CAD/CAM; and Sustainability.
Mr Carwyn Jones, AM, First Minister, National Assembly for Wales, will announce the winners on Monday 10th October at 12.45pm.
Teachers wishing to attend the INSET sessions must book a place with WJEC – Tel.02920 265018 or 265024
Students will also be able to attend short talks on important aspects of their courses and at A Level see marked past paper questions.
Schools and colleges are invited to bring students from years 10, 11, 12 & 13 only, to view the exhibition and attend the talks (booking is not required).
Venue
Cymru, Llandudno - Attendance details
Monday September 26th
10am – 5pm
Tuesday September
27th 9am – 3pm
SWALEC
Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff - Attendance Details
Monday
October 10th 9am –
5pm
Tuesday October 11th 9am – 3pm