STUDENTS TEST BRIDGES TO DESTRUCTION!

72 Year 8 students from 9 schools are busy designing, building and testing model bridges. And then testing them to destruction! Right up a 12-13 year-old’s street. This all-day event at the Royal Alexandra and Albert School in Reigate is the first of two such days we are running this term. As well as trying out the fundamentals of structural design, the students also learn about the importance of engineering in the world and are given some idea of the opportunities and careers open to engineers.  Mixed in teams with students from other schools, they also practice their communication and team-working skills.