'HALE' THE WATER ROCKET HEROS

In the week that the NPL National Rocket Challenge took place, The Hale Primary School in Farnham got into the action by launching their own Rockets workshop on Monday 17^th June.  Year 5 pupils had the opportunity to learn about pneumatics and hydraulics before making their own rocket.  The “launch” session proved to be a popular element of the workshop, generating many “oohs” and “aahs” as the rockets whooshed through the air.  The teacher was pleased with how the workshop “practised co-operation and team-work – recording, prediction skills”. Pupils commented: “I feel more excited about science” and “I want science lessons to be like this every time”.

We extend our grateful thanks to Surrey County Councillor Denise Le Gal, who sponsored this event.

Continuing on with the theme of Water Rockets, our very own Stan Stephens took 4th place with Team Gragar's rocket at the NPL Challenge.

20 teams took part in the open challenge and over 45 rockets were made and launched on the evening of 19th June by participants of the workshops. An enthusiastic crowd of spectators were there to support. Awards were given out by Her Worship the Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Rita Palmer.

Well done Team Gragar!