--- title: "UK STEM Sub Sea Challenge" url: "https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/news/2018-12-11-uk-stem-sub-sea-challenge" school: "Durham Johnston School" --- [![Durham Johnston School](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/images/logo/DurhamJonston-logo.png)](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/) # UK STEM Sub Sea Challenge 11 December 2018 ![Image of UK STEM Sub Sea Challenge](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/images/news/Sub-Sea-Challenge-Team_opt.jpg) A team of six Year 9 Design Technology students competed at the regional heat of the UK Sub Sea STEM Challenge last week. Pupils had to design, make, program and market a model R.O.V. (Remote Operated Vehicle) that would be used to lay data cables under the sea for a Communication Engineering company (Soil Machine Dynamics). Team members were: Eva Lin Amy Nicholson Erin Keeler- Clarke Kira Davies Emma West Aimee Smith The team developed a range of skills including presenting, teamwork, leadership and computer programming . They came second in the competition behind the Royal Grammar School and above Newcastle School for Boys. R.G.S were formidable competition - last year they not only won the regional heat, but are also the reigning national champions. Congratulations to the team! **Mr Corkin, Subject Leader for Technology** - [next ](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/news/2018-12-13-nufc-tickets) #### News & Events - [Latest News](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/news) - [Extra-Curricular Activities](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/news-2/extra-curricular-activities) - [Parents Evening Dates](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/news-2/parents-evening-dates-and-times) ![Durham Johnston School](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/images/logo/logo2.png) ### Contact Us **Durham Johnston School** Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4SU (0191) 384 3887 ### Useful Links - [Policies](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/policies) - [Information for Parents](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/information) - [Latest News](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/news) - [Governors](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/governors) - [Data Protection & Privacy](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/data-protection) ### Social Media [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/durhamjohnstoncomprehensive/) © Copyright 2018–2026 Durham Johnston School. All rights reserved. School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.durhamjohnston.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)