CONNECT Modular recently visited Strathesk Primary School in Penicuik to conduct an educational session with students, designed to introduce the concept of modular construction and inspire creativity in building design.
Working with Ian Armstrong, a principal teacher at the school who leads STEM classes, Connect Modular and the school collaborated to create a ‘stimulating’ learning experience. During the visit, the Connect Modular team presented to the students on modular construction methods, showcasing the innovation and efficiency of this approach.
The highlight was a challenge set for the students to build structures and houses using materials such as spaghetti and marshmallows, Lego, building blocks, and magna tiles.
In a gesture of support for the school’s STEM education initiatives, Connect Modular also donated offcuts from the firm’s manufacturing facility for use in the school’s STEM classroom.
Pupils were tasked with designing their dream homes, with three winners to be selected by Connect Modular. They will receive a special prize as a recognition of their creativity and imaginative designs.
Ian Armstrong said, “We’re very grateful to Connect Modular for reaching out to our school and helping to provide our learners with relevant real-life contexts for learning. Our new STEM room has been a hive of activity, as classes battle it out to design the best dream home!”
Strathesk Primary is in close proximity to Connect Modular’s ongoing affordable modular home development consisting of 12 cottage flats for Ark Housing Association.
