Blackpool Aspire Academy
On Friday 27th January, the London Symphony Orchestra brass section came into school to lead
workshops with over 200 primary and secondary children from the local Our own Year 9, Jacob and Harley, were also taking part in the sessions.
area.
A great atmosphere and workshop enjoyed by so many budding brass players.
to Thank you Miss for organising the Miss Mackay and Spencer event.
The day comprised of the following
activities:
- A Stadium Design Workshop was
The SheCanEngineer STEM Day in collaboration with the University of Manchester was held on the 14th March 2023. The event coincided with British Science Week. run by engineering professionals from the SheCanEngineer Committee. The workshop introduced students to the various engineering roles and skills that are involved when delivering an engineering project and got involved in aspects of designing a stadium themselves.
- A mini lecture by Professor Alice
Larkin, who is Head of the School of Engineering at the University of Manchester and a Professor in
Climate Science and Energy Policy
- A Women in Aerospace workshop run by the Women in Science &
Engineering Student Society at the University of Manchester
- A Speed networking session with
professional engineers and engineering students across a wide range of industries
Our Year 10 students enjoyed the day thoroughly and gained confdence in networking with alumni STEM
professionals. It was also the frst time our students entered a lecture
theatre and discussed issues with a university lecturer. Thank you to Mr Shepherd for organising the event.
