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Clerkhill science club take home the gold

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Pupils from a north-east school have taken home three top prizes for their efforts in promoting science and engineering.

The youngsters from Clerkhill Primary in Peterhead last night showed off their impressive haul of trophies from the annual Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland (YESC) awards ceremony in Glasgow.

The school allows pupils with an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) to take part in an after-hours club with teacher Dianne Pressley.

She was named club leader of the year for her “dedication and passion” in sharing her knowledge of Stem subjects to youngsters.

The school also picked up awards for having the best science club of the year and for winning the annual Watt Challenge.

Fergus Ewing, minister for business, energy and tourism, presented the team with their awards at the ceremony.

He said: “Science and technology are essential drivers of the Scottish economy and vital to driving this government’s aim of sustainable economic growth.

“It is therefore of the utmost importance to encourage young people to engage with, participate in, and consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.”

More than 250 young people representing more than 40 schools from across Scotland competed for the Watt Challenge, completing tasks set by Shell, BP, Chevron, Total and Network Rail.

Jane Martin, programme director of YESC, added: “One of the main objectives of YESC is to spark pupils’ interest in science, helping them to question the world around them, and ultimately provide Scotland and the world with the next generation of explorers, scientists and engineers.”

YESC supports more than 1,200 schools in Scotland with grants and resources to help nurture the next generation of scientists and engineers.