Maths LIVE! Student Conference Event for KS4 at Disneyland® Paris
Event Date: Monday 8th March
Show your students maths in action at our Maths LIVE! conference. A half day conference where students will hear from a variety of passionate mathematicians, combined with practical student activities all within the magic of Disneyland® Paris.
Fun and learning in one!.
Our passionate Mathematicians will use real-life experiences and situations to show learners how mathematics is all around us. It is not a subject to be feared but celebrated for the answers it can provide to real life problems. There will be the opportunity to ask questions of our mathematicians and learn about careers associated with the subject during the interactive Q&A sessions.
As part of the immersive educational experience, each student will receive their own workbook in advance of the event for pre-trip preparation as well as park challenges for them to complete throughout the course of the weekend, all covering the fundamentals of Maths at Key Stage 4.
Prices start from£259pp
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | ||
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| 1 | Morning departure for Disneyland® Paris by coach. | Overnight at Disneyland® Paris | ||
| 2 | MATHS LIVE! conference | Free time enjoying the magic of the Disney Parks including the Disney Fireworks. | ||
| 3 | Return Coach Travel | Arrive back at School | ||
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| Evening | Overnight at Disneyland® Paris |
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| Afternoon | Free time enjoying the magic of the Disney Parks including the Disney Fireworks. |
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| Evening | Arrive back at School |
Price Shown includes
- Return coach travel *
- 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at Chateau de Grande Romaine**
- Park Hopper Ticket
- Attendance at the Maths LIVE! Conference
- Curriculum-linked workbook for students
- Group Leader’s conference pack
- Group Travel Insurance
- 1:10 free place ratio for staff on a twin room basis
- Support from our Events Team in Disneyland® Paris throughout your stay
* Based on 40 passengers, eurostar and flight options available. ** On-site Disney hotels and additional nights also avaialble.
Who Is This For?
The event is aimed at Key Stage 4 students of Maths and is designed to complement studies within the AQA, OCR, Edexcel syllabus as well as complimenting WJEC and SQA qualifications.
Study Themes:
Maths & Theme Parks
- The role of maths in creating and immersive experience.
- Understanding how the maths of rollercoasters has an effect on the human body including gravity and weightlessness.
- Demonstrate how maths is used around the parks from shapes to patterns and symmetry.
Maths in Action
- Discover how maths plays a vital role in our lives and society.
- Learn how to apply mathematical techniques to solve real-world problems.
- Understanding how standard units of maths, length, time, money and other measures are used in everyday life.
The whole experience perfectly complements classroom learning.
Places to Stay
Event Overview & Speakers:
Dr Matt Pritchard, Maths & Science Magician
Dr Matt Pritchard is a maths and science magician and Curator of Wonder; his amazing performances both inspire and inform.
Previously Matt conducted atomic physics research at Durham University. In addition to this experience, he has 19 years working as a professional magician and is an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle - one of only 300 people in the world to hold this distinction.
In 2018 he won the Hoffman Memorial lecture competition with his essay on the compatibility of science and magic. Matt is also a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association, a finalist in their annual Speaker Factor competition and a TEDx speaker.
Katie Steckles, Mathematician & Maths Communicator
Katie Steckles is a mathematician based in Manchester UK, who gives talks and workshops and writes about mathematics. She finished her PhD in 2011, and since then has talked about maths in schools and universities, at science festivals, on BBC radio and TV, at music festivals, as part of theatre shows and on the internet.
James Grime, Secrets of a Digital World
Bits and Pieces: Secrets of a Digital World
How does a film studio know if you are sharing movies illegally? How are messages transmitted from space without mistakes? How can a scratched CD keep playing? James Grime takes a look at the hidden maths behind the digital world, from World War II to Wi-Fi.
Dr James Grime is a mathematician and public speaker. James now runs The Enigma Project and travels the world giving public talks on the history and mathematics of codes and code breaking. James is also a presenter of the YouTube channel numberphile.
Q&A Session
Our lively and interactive question and answer session gives the students control to ask the questions they want answers to. All the speakers take to the stage to answer questions to provide different perspectives and to offer invaluable career advice from their own experience.
LIVE! Events Team
Our LIVE! Events Team provide expert on-site support throughout your stay to make your trip as easy and memorable as possible:
- Meet you on arrival & assist with hotel check-in
- Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the event
- Host a teacher meet & greet
- Register your students at the conference & take questions
- Assist with check-out & departure
Workbook and Park Challenges
Our complementary workbooks are designed to be used as your group enjoy the Disney® Parks. The workbooks contain park challenges which encourage students to take a step back and critically appraise the resort from their subject perspective. These park challenges provide opportunity for problem solving, decision making as well as working together so that your students get the maximum from the their time at Disneyland® Paris.
Remel London, Facilitator of the event
Remel London is an award winning TV & Radio presenter and online video blogger.
As a blogger, Remel and has gained over 13,000 followers on twitter, as well as over 3 million views combined across several YouTube channels. A confident and experienced corporate host, Remel has hosted numerous events including, The MOBO awards nominations launch, the Music For Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall and the 2018 Rocking Ur Teens Girls Conference.
Remel London is very passionate about her local community and is the founder of the Showcase and Networking event The RateMePlz Live Show created to support emerging talent across the country.
In 2015 Remel London was chosen to be an official ambassador of the Rocking Ur Teens National Youth Organisation and aspires to influence young women in the UK.
Package Options
2 Night Coach Travel Package
Sunday to Tuesday
1 DAY PARK TICKET
Sunday: Morning departure for Disneyland® Paris, overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Monday: Live! Student Conference & Free time in the park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Tuesday: Return coach travel.
3 Night Coach Travel Package
Sunday to Wednesday
Sunday - Wednesday
2 DAY PARK TICKET
Sunday: Morning departure for Disneyland® Paris, overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Monday: Live! Student Conference & Free time in park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Tuesday: Day trip to Paris. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Wednesday: Morning free in the Park. Return coach travel.
3 Nights Overnight Coach Travel Package
Saturday to Tuesday
2 DAY PARK TICKET
Saturday: Late evening departure. Night time channel crossing
Sunday: Morning arrival at Disneyland® Paris. Day free to use your Disneyland® Pass. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris
Monday: Live! Student Conference & Free time in park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris.
Tuesday: Return coach travel
2 Night Eurostar Travel Package Sunday to Tuesday
2 DAY PARK TICKET
Sunday: Afternoon departure from St Pancras International. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris.
Monday: Live! Student Conference & Free time in Park. Overnight at Disneyland® Paris.
Tuesday: Free time to use your Disneyland® Pass. Early afternoon departure. Arrive back in London early evening.