Technology Enterprise Day

Employees from Fluor Ltd, The Environment Agency, IBM and Rushmoor Borough Council attended the day to present, guide and support pupils within technology challenges. Each pupil took part in three activities during the day as follows:-

ACTIVITY ONE: Fluor Ltd "Design a floating tower" challenge

The Fluor team set pupils a challenge to design a tower that would float in 150mm of water, be as tall as possible and support various weighted items. The pictures below show the Fluor team with winning designs and pupils considering the challenge presented to them.

Fluor Activity

Fluor Activity One

Fluor Team and winning structures

ACTIVITY TWO: Design and test a water rocket

Pupils were tasked with designing and testing a water rocket. The rocket had to fly as far as possible from the launch pad. Pupils had to consider what materials they would purchase to enable the rocket to fly as far.

Cove School Rocket Challenge

Pupils starting to design their water rocket

Rockets taking off

ACTIVITY THREE: The Quad Design challenge

Pupils had the opportunity to design what they would like to see implemented within a vacant area of the school. The quad is an outside area which links buildings to the school. Pupils were helped by The Environmental Agency who provided advice and guidance on design aspects.

Environmental Agency Quad Design Activity

Pupil working on the design of the school quad area

First Partnership and Cove School would like to thank all business facilitators for their valued support throughout the day.