From Torpedoes to Teamwork: Our Engineers of the Future

Year 8 students spent a high-octane day at Babcock’s Festival of Engineering, proving that the future of STEM is in very capable hands. Coinciding with UNESCO World Engineering Day, 25 of our students headed to the front lines of innovation to see what a career in engineering really looks like.

The highlights? It was a non-stop rotation of "cool":

Virtual Reality: Mastering the art of welding via VR simulators.

Robotics: Coding LEGO SPIKE kits and operating robotic arms.

The Big Build: Designing rafts for "The Boat Float" and constructing bridges under pressure.

Inside Access: Stepping into the world of torpedo launch simulators and PPE.

The day kicked off with a powerful call to action from Alice Bunn OBE, CEO of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, who challenged our students to smash stereotypes and think big.

To top off an amazing day, one of our very own walked away with a signed Bristol Bears shirt for their outstanding Engagement!

We are so proud of how our pupils represented the school while tackling the engineering challenges of tomorrow.