The first-ever Future Minds Challenge Cup was held at Cheshire College – South & West’s Crewe campus, where year 10 pupils from nearby schools took part in a day of competition and teamwork.
Organised by the college to inspire and stretch younger learners, the event invited pupils to tackle challenges in maths, photography, business, and law, testing their creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills in a college setting.
Helen Nellist, deputy CEO and deputy principal at Cheshire College, said: “It was fantastic to see Year 10 students from local schools competing against each other in the first Future Minds Challenge Cup.
“Events like this give them a chance to test their skills, work as a team, and challenge themselves academically, while also getting a real insight into life at Cheshire College and the opportunities available when they finish school.”
Pupils from Weaverham High School, Middlewich High School, and St Thomas More Catholic School took part on the day, with judging support provided by university representatives, who also offered feedback to the teams.
St Thomas More Catholic School emerged as the overall winners, taking home the inaugural Future Minds Challenge Cup.
Tamzin Kristiansen, head of year 10 at St Thomas More Catholic School, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be the inaugural winners of the Future Minds Challenge Cup.
“The competition was tough, and as a small school, it means a great deal to us to come out on top.
“Our students rose to the challenge, supported one another throughout the day, and should be incredibly proud of what they achieved.”
Cheshire College plans to make the Future Minds Challenge Cup an annual event, strengthening ties with local schools and giving students the chance to develop their skills in a fun and competitive setting.
For more information about Cheshire College – South & West and its events, visit www.ccsw.ac.uk