Y8 Women in Engineering Science Day Trip
Please note that all of the details provided below are SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The illustrations are taken from previous years’ trips and cannot be guaranteed.
| Audience: | Year 8 Selected Students |
| Trip Organiser: | Mrs A Burrell - Smith (Teacher of Science) |
| Approx Cost Per Pupil: | No charge |
| Pupil Premium Criteria: | Not applicable |
| Limited Places: | 12 (By invitation) |
| Usual Month of Departure: | June (Dates to be confirmed in the Trip Bulletin) |
| Opens for Registrations: | Tuesday 20 May |
| Usual Duration: | 1 Day |
| Departs & Returns in School Hours: | No (Early departure/ Late afternoon return) |
| Packed Lunch Required: | Yes |
| Term Time or Holiday: | Term time |
| Method(s) of Transport: | Minibus & Taxi |
| Venue: | QinetiQ, Farnborough |
Eligible students will be invited to register for this trip and issued with a Trip Confirmation Letter.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Led by the Women’s Engineering Society, in June every year, the International Women in Engineering Day is celebrated (INWED). INWED is an international awareness campaign that aims to support, inspire, and educate students about the diverse careers available in STEM, while also raising the profile of women in this field.
The students will take part in a variety of activities led by scientists and engineers such as:
- Impact testing
- Team challenge
- Virtual Reality
- Simulators