STEAM 2024 event welcomed 10,000 students

In an announcement about the event returning after a successful 2022 event, Graeme Lawrie MBE, Partnerships Director at ACS International Schools, said: “The aim of the event is to inspire the next generation and encourage them to consider careers in this industry, and with a current career shortage, it is more essential than ever that we bridge the skills gap now to ensure young people have access to these opportunities. A big thank you goes out to all of our partners and staff at ACS International Schools for making it happen.”

The event leveraged the engaging approach of gamification, allowing students to take part in STEAM-focused activities from over 50 partners, including the Royal Air Force, Microsoft, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Their participation earned them coupons, which could be exchanged for rides on Thorpe Park’s thrilling rollercoasters. At the first event in 2022, students had exclusive use of the park with a line up of expert speakers as well as giant robots and live science demonstrations.

Speaking about the STEAM 2024 event, Lawrie said: “What a day it has been, welcoming over 10,000 students and our partners to Thorpe Park for a truly unforgettable educational experience. Collaborations such as this not only highlight the importance of ACS International Schools’ charitable mission, but also the positive impact of working together to inspire career paths in STEAM. A huge thank you to all of the individuals and organisations that supported us for a rollercoaster day of learning.”