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The Inter Schools Challenge is taking place later at The Benn Hall Rugby, where eight teams of Year 10 students from, Avon Valley School, Bilton School, Rugby School and Rugby High School will compete.

Partners in the £37m Rugby Western Relief Road development Warwickshire County Council and Carillion plc have collaborated with Warwickshire Education Business Partnership to devise the challenge and organise the day.

The aim is for Geography and Design & Technology students to gain an insight into the work that goes into a development contract of this size.

The teams of students will compete in an engineering challenge to build the strongest, safest and most cost effective bridge.

The students will have help and advice from civil engineers and graduates from Carillion plc and Warwickshire County Council.

During the afternoon the students will have an opportunity to see a major construction project for themselves when they visit the Western Relief Road development.

Cllr Chris Saint, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, said: “This day provides an ideal opportunity for several schools to compete in fun and friendly surroundings, while learning about a real project in their very own community.”

The winning team will receive prizes donated by Carillion plc.

Warwickshire Education Business Partnership works as part of Warwickshire County Council to try and ensure youngsters are more prepared for the world of work.

If you or your company would like to become involved with the work of the Warwickshire Education Business Partnership who prepare young people for working life please contact Angie Maffey on 01926 413255 or email angiemaffey@warwickshire.gov.uk

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