Year 9 students at Tewkesbury Academy recently took part in an exciting Mission to Mars STEM workshop delivered by engineers from Airbus.
As the largest commercial aerospace company in the world, and the UK’s largest space company, Airbus is at the forefront of European commercial and space innovation. Airbus in Stevenage has developed Europe’s first interplanetary rover vehicle for the European Space Agency, the Rosalind Franklin ExoMars Rover, which is expected to launch in 2029.
The event was made possible with the support of Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas, who helped arrange this fantastic opportunity for students.
Kate Murtagh, Associate Assistant Principal, said, “As you can see from the photos, the students thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Working in teams, they took on the roles of both scientists and engineers, exploring Mars in search of alien life and operating a model Mars rover.
“The activities challenged students to communicate effectively, solve problems, and work collaboratively to complete their mission. The enthusiasm, teamwork and professionalism shown by all students was outstanding, and they were a real credit to the school.
“We are incredibly proud of how they embraced the challenge and engaged with real-world STEM applications.”
Well done to our future scientists and engineers from Year 9.
