Solidworks Technician Training

Solidworks Technician Training will be held in the Clounagh Centre on Thursday the 24th June.  If you require a place on this course then please contact sharon.mcclelland@selb.org

Technology and Design Conference 2010

Mark your diary for the 17th June.  Yes, it's the annual Technology conference at the Clounagh Centre.  We have a number of workshops on the day including a Techsoft masterclass, ICT tools to enhance teaching and learning in T&D as well as demonstrations of various CNC equipment. Formal inivites will be sent out to schools shortly.

Circular saw/bandsaw refresher training survey.

We are currently carrying out a survey to ascertain those teachers and technicians who require refresher training in the safe use and operation of the circular saw/bandsaw. If you require this training then please complete the survey in the attached link below. Circular saw/bandsaw survey.

Solidworks Refresher Training.

The Clounagh Centre are offering training for Solidworks 2009/10 version.  This training will take place on the 10th and 11th May.  There will be an option for full training for beginner users, or half day training for those already familiar with the basics of Solidworks.  If you want to find out more please contact patricia.curran@selb.org.

Solidworks - Student Design Kit now available

There have been a few technical issues but eventually we have it sorted!  We have downloaded the Solidworks Student Design kit and have DVD copies available for collection.  The DVD also contains instructions on how to put Solidworks on your machine, although an internet connection is required.  This student kit will allow your students to work from home and is compatible with the 2009/10 version that is currently on the C2k system.  Contact Paul or Martin if you would like a copy.

Bombardier announces the launch of the 2010 Flight Experience Challenge

Bombardier has announced the launch of the 2010 Flight Experience Challenge.  It will take place in W5 @ Odyssey, Belfast on Wednesday 28 April.  The competition challenges pupils to design, build and fly a self-propelled model aircraft.  

There are four catagories

Key Stage 2 Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4/6th Form Special Schools

The winners of each category will be treated to a VIP day at the Farnborough International Airshow on Friday 23 July 2010 and their schools will each receive £1000.

For further info click here

Bursaries for teacher professional development

The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) has just announced a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Bursary funding programme available during 2010-11.

The funding will be made available to individual teachers wishing to undertake professional activities relating to the NI Curriculum. The programme has been running successfully for five years and as with previous bursary programmes an emphasis is being placed on teacher professional development relating to improvement in teaching and learning for pupils. 
 The Technology team at Clounagh would be more than happy to support anyone who would be interested in applying for a bursary with a Technology slant.
For full details of the bursary click here.