knex challenge

Annual Go Construct K'nex Challenge

Our popular annual Go Construct K’nex Challenge provides primary school children with an introduction to the exciting world of engineering and technology. The challenge is suitable for children of all abilities and is run by STEM Ambassadors who are trained to deliver the sessions in school.

The challenge requires the pupils to design and build a solution to a problem that is given to the children on the day, developing their problem-solving skills, using creativity as well as early project management skills.

Annually, more than 150 schools take part in this low-cost and exciting activity, valued by both teachers and pupils.

Inspire Young People

The Go Construct K’Nex Challenge is delivered each year to more than 180 primary schools in Hertfordshire, Essex, Suffolk, Luton and Peterborough with over 7,500 students taking part annually in this hugely popular design and build engineering challenge.

This challenge is a low cost engineering workshop (£65 for 1 session or £80 for 2) that takes place during the second half of the academic year and is led by GoConstruct Ambassadors and STEM Ambassadors.

It is suitable for Years 5 & 6 with up to 2 classes of 36 children (maximum of 72 pupils a day).

The winning pair of children from each class is awarded a medal and nominated to represent their school in the regional final for the chance to win a trophy for the school cabinet and K'Nex kits to take home.

Some schools have an engineer who can be recruited through governors, teachers or parents, or STEMPOINT can help find and allocate an engineer from the STEM Ambassador scheme.

2024 Winners

A heartfelt appreciation goes out to all the STEM Ambassadors who generously contributed their time and expertise, significantly enhancing the success of this year's challenge. For the 23rd consecutive year, STEMPOINT successfully delivered the Go Construct Knex Challenge in primary schools across Hertfordshire, Luton, Suffolk, Peterborough, and Essex. Over 250 challenges were conducted by a team of more than 60 dedicated STEM Ambassadors, positively impacting 8,713 students in 163 schools.

Knex winners 2024 flyer