QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 9
BIG IDEAS, BRIGHT FUTURES
Designing solutions for a sustainable future
On 28th April, a group of our Year 8
students stepped into the world of
chemical engineering for an exciting,
hands-on challenge. Competing
against five other schools, they were
tasked with designing a product using
sustainable materials to tackle a realworld issue faced by a specific
country.
Team QPHS focused on Germany.
After learning about the country9s high
levels of plastic use, our students
quickly got to work developing a
creative biodegradable solution aimed
at reducing plastic waste. Their ideas
showed not only strong problemsolving skills but also a real
awareness of today9s environmental
challenges.
The event, Discover Chemical
Engineering, hosted by Bishop9s Blue
Coat C of E High School and
delivered by All About Futures. It gave
students a valuable insight into the
role chemical engineers play in
shaping a safer and more sustainable
world. It also gave them the chance to
collaborate, think creatively and apply
their learning in a completely new
context.
All students were awarded a
certificate of participation from the
IChemE, recognising their curiosity,
creativity and brilliant teamwork
throughout the day.
A huge well done to everyone
involved - a fantastic example of
learning brought to life!
Well done to Riley, Phoebe,
Robert Lydia. Olly and Maya.
They threw themselves into every
task, worked brilliantly together
and came up with some really
creative ideas to tackle a genuine
environmental issue. It was
fantastic to see them applying their
learning in a real world context
and gaining an insight into how
engineering can make a positive
difference to the world around us.
Miss Sutton
Curriculum Leader for Science
It t was fantastic to see our
students approach each challenge
with such enthusiasm and
creativity. Thank you to
Michelle and Gary for delivering
an inspiring day that showcased
the exciting opportunities
STEM can offer.
Miss Luff, Teacher of Science
QPHS NEWS
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