Tewkesbury Academy was thrilled to welcome three engineers from Dowty Propellers to work with Year 7 academics, providing a fascinating insight into the world of aeroplane design and engineering.
During the session, students explored the key principles behind aircraft design, learning how engineers meet customer specifications while ensuring rigorous testing and quality standards.
The workshop also highlighted the importance of resilience and determination in achieving success in the engineering field.
Associate Assistant Principal, Miss Davis, said: “I was delighted with the way our young people engaged with the activity.
“They were enthusiastic and made thoughtful contributions during the discussions and activities.
“I hope we may have inspired some of our young people to become engineers in the future.”
Tewkesbury Academy would like to extend its sincere thanks to Dowty Propellers for offering time and expertise in making this event a success.
