PUPILS from Benarty Primary School put their engineering skills to the test at an event to encourage more young people into science, technology, engineering, or maths (STEM) related careers.

Organised by the Young Engineers and Science Clubs (YESC) Scotland, over 500 kids from 50 schools across the country descended on the Glasgow Science Centre for the annual ‘Celebration of STEM’ event last Friday.

The pupils from Benarty worked as a team to crack their challenge and successfully set up a water infrastructure network, reaching key locations and keeping within a specific budget, in only three minutes.

Anglian Water Business was one of 20 industry partners at the event and the firm’s Tony March said: “Congratulations to the pupils from Benarty on working so well together and cracking our water related challenge.

"This event has been a great opportunity to show these talented young people the wide variety of careers open to those with STEM qualifications and get them excited about their future job prospects."

Jane Martin, programme director of YESC, commented: “YESC’s ambition is to grow interest and spark enthusiasm in STEM subjects by encouraging young people to get involved in exciting activities and challenges.

“The Celebration of STEM event is a fantastic way for pupils to engage with businesses that rely on these skills and see the many different careers that are open to them.

"I’d like to thank all our partner organisations for helping to make this event such a success.”