BUDDING innovators from Outwood Academy Shafton are celebrating after being named regional winners in the Big Ideas Programme.
The team, known as ‘Electroben’, successfully navigated the regional heats of the national STEM and sustainability competition and will now travel to Parliament to compete in the national final on June 30.
Their idea featured an automatic plug system designed to tackle two major issues - domestic electricity waste and the challenges faced by people with mobility issues who struggle with conventional plugs.
Science teacher Elizabeth Casey said: “We are all incredibly excited for Electroben - their project perfectly balances technological innovation with social responsibility.
“To see our pupils take their vision all the way to Westminster is a reflection of their hard work and the high aspirations we hold here at Shafton, and it’s an experience they will never forget.
“We’ll be cheering them on every step of the way to the capital.”
