Stephen Metcalfe, local MP
for South Basildon and East Thurrock, met with Gable Hall student Samuel
Partridge at the We Made It! awards ceremony in Parliament to congratulate him
on winning the local round of the manufacturing competition.
The We Made It!
competition encouraged school students up and down the country to submit
designs for a new manufactured product to be built. The awards celebrated the
innovative spirit of the students who entered from across the country and also
saw the introduction of a report which provides guidance on securing a
successful future in outstanding innovation in Britain.
Samuel was chosen
for his idea and design of a set of headphones that folded and converted into
portable speakers. He was awarded with a certificate signed by the local MP and
had the opportunity to meet other young participants. He also saw the
unveiling of the prototypes of the products of the 7 overall national winners.
Mr Metcalfe
commented: “It was fantastic to finally meet Samuel and to congratulate him on
his brilliant design. I hope that he, and every young person in attendance, was
inspired and encouraged to pursue their interest in manufacturing and
engineering.”
“I hope that next
year’s competition will be even bigger and better in South Basildon and East
Thurrock and I look forward to welcoming another budding young designer to
Parliament next year.”
