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Learning Section - Events and Competitions



Every year the museum holds three competitions:

Each year we have more entries and the standards get higher.

We also hold additional special events throughout the year so it is always worth checking the web site to see what's on!


The Bridge Building Competition
11 March 2009

The 2009 Bridge Building Competition will run during National Science Week to coincide with the National Curriculum's Key Stage Two Science

  • Competition Date - 11 March 2009
  • Pupils are challenged to a day of Bridge Building activities at the Museum.
  • Teams from schools race to build the strongest bridge using only the material we provide.
    • This very often involves the Royal Engineers themselves teaching and guiding the children with their bridge designs.
    • The day also includes a visit to our model bridge collection and activities with the Royal Engineers such as mine clearance games and a chance to have a go on some of the bulldozers and cranes, when available.
    • At the end of the day all bridges are tested and the design which holds the most weight wins.
    • The Museum sends out invitations for local schools to send along a team.
  • Sponsored by Mabey & Johnson and Rochester Bridge Trust who kindly provide £500 as the first prize!

Mabey & Johnson our sponsor can be found at www.mabey.co.uk

Rochester Bridge Trust our sponsor can be found at www.rbt.org.uk

Bridge Building Competition Winners
2009

St Mary’s Island Primary School

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'War Artist' Competition
1 October 2009

Francis Iles Galleries proudly presents The Royal Engineers Museum 2009 War Art Competition and we are now inviting entries.

Royal Engineers Museum Art Competition 2009 - Click to download
  • Catagories
    • 14 year old and under (Kent schools only)
    • 15-18 year old (Kent schools only)
    • 18 year old and under (Beyond Kent)
  • Themes
    • Remembrance
    • The Effects of War
    • Battles of the Victorians
    • The Serving Soldier
  • Entries details
    • Entries can include: photography, sculpture, charcoal, painting, pencil, other medium sketch, or creative writing with imagery.
    • Entries on paper must not be any larger than A1
    • Sculptures must be no larger that 30cm.
    • No computer installations are allowed.
    • One entry per individual.
    • Entries may be submitted individually or via a school.
    • Entrant's name, address, telephone/email and school name must be written on the reverse of each paper entry or on the bottom of a sculpture.
  • Submission details
    • Entries can be submiited by hand or post to the Events and Education Officer.
    • Postal entries:
         Royal Engineers Museum
         Prince Arthur Road
         Gillingham
         Kent
         ME4 4UG

         Tel: 01634 822312
    • Email: education@re-museum.co.uk


  • Closing date: 1 October 2009
  • Winners will be announced in October 2009 and the best entries will be displayed at the Museum from 27 October 2009.
  • Download War Artist Competition 2009 Poster (pdf 155kb)

Francis Iles Galleries our sponsor can be found at www.francis-iles.com

The 2008 Art Competition winners

14 and Under category

1st – Natashah Wilson from Rainham Mark Grammar
2nd – Sourabh Malhotra from St John’s Catholic Comprehensive
3rd – Davina Holland from Ashford School

15 to 18 category

1st – Richard Adams from St John’s Catholic Comprehensive
2nd – Ken Frost from St John’s Catholic Comprehensive
3rd – David Parker from St John’s Catholic Comprehensive
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War Poetry Competition
1 October 2009

We are now inviting entries for The Royal Engineers Museum 2009 War Poetry Competition. This year we are extending our invitation for entries beyond the borders of Kent.

Royal Engineers Museum War Poetry Competition 2009 - Click to download poster
  • Catagories
    • 14 year old and under (Kent schools only)
    • 15-18 year old (Kent schools only)
    • 18 year old and under (Beyond Kent)
  • Themes
    • Remembrance
    • The Cold War
    • Children and war
    • Civilians in conflicts
  • Entries details
    • Each entry to be on 1 side of A4 sheet of paper only
    • One entry per individual
    • Entries can be hand written or typed and may be illustrated
    • Entries may be submitted individually or via a school
    • Entrant's name, address, telephone/email and school name must be written on the reverse of each entry.
  • Submission details
    • Entries can be submiited by post or email to the Events and Education Officer
    • Postal entries:
         Royal Engineers Museum
         Prince Arthur Road
         Gillingham
         Kent
         ME4 4UG

         Tel: 01634 822312
    • Email: education@re-museum.co.uk


  • Closing date: 1 October 2009
  • Winners will be announced on 9 November 2009
  • Download War Poetry Competition 2009 Poster (pdf 155kb)

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Royal Engineers Museum (FoREM)

2008 War Poetry Competition Winners

Outside Kent category

Winner – Joshua Peters

14 and Under category:

1st – Olivia Thomas from St Botolph’s CEP School
2nd – Laurence Routledge from Gad’s Hill School
3rd – Kurt King from Sir Roger Manwoods School

The winning poems were read out on BBC Radio 5 Live.

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More Information

Details of Education Events and Competitions will be posted on this site and sent to schools.

In addition to the programmed events we are happy to hold events for individual schools or groups, although the activities and prizes may be on a smaller scale.

For details please contact:

   Events and Education Officer
   Royal Engineers Museum
   Prince Arthur Road
   Gillingham
   Kent
   ME4 4UG

   Tel: 01634 822312
   Fax: 01634 822371

   Email: education@re-museum.co.uk


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