QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 31
MATERIAL WORLD
National Education Roadshow
We were delighted to welcome the team from Altru Drama CIC to deliver
an inspiring in-school theatre experience for our Year 7 students. Their
production, Material World: Engineering the Future, brought science,
engineering and imagination together in a fast-paced, interactive show the
students absolutely loved.
The performance forms part of a long-running national partnership
between BAE Systems, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy, and is
delivered by education engagement specialists Hi-impact and Altru. Now
in its 21st year, the Education Roadshow continues to ignite curiosity and
ambition in young people across Great Britain.
Through the lively and engaging storyline, students followed characters
Alex, Jody and Harry as they produced a live TV show exploring the
fascinating world of materials science. Along the way, Year 7 discovered
how the materials we use every day link to cutting-edge technologies in
aerospace, marine engineering, manufacturing and beyond.
The roadshow, established in 2005, aims to connect classroom learning
with real-world applications, helping students see not only how STEM
subjects work, but why they matter. This year9s theme, brought STEM
concepts to life through drama, hands-on interaction and storytelling that
made complex ideas exciting and accessible.
It was a fantastic opportunity for Year 7
to experience STEM in a fresh, memorable way
and we9re thrilled to be part of the national
celebration of the Roadshow9s 21st year.
Mrs Watts, Careers Lead
KETAMINE
Risk Taking Behaviour
There has been a significant rise in
ketamine misuse among young
people in the UK. A survey conducted
for NHS England indicated that the
percentage of 15-year olds offered
ketamine has more than doubled over
the past decade, from 0.4% in 2013
to 0.9% in 2023. This trend highlights
the growing concern regarding the
accessibility and risks associated with
ketamine use among adolescents.
Ketamine is known for its dissociative
effects and can lead to serious health
issues, including addiction, memory
loss and bladder damage. The NHS
emphasizes the importance of
educating young people about these
risks and encouraging open
discussions between parents and
children regarding drug use.
As part of our WPD programme we
welcomed guest speaker, Claire
Evans, Community Urology Clinical
Lead Nurse Specialist (CNS) into
school to deliver an important session
on Risk Taking Behaviour to all our
Year 12 and 13. Claire shared expert
insight into the risks of ketamine use,
the serious health implications & the
support available for anyone who
may be affected. Her knowledge,
honesty & encouragement gave
our sixth formers the tools they
need to make informed, confident
decisions to keep themselves
safe.
A huge thank you to Claire for
such a valuable & impactful
session.
