Year 7 Take On the Tetrahedron Challenge with The Helix Group

On Monday 26th January, our Year 7 students took part in an exciting Tetrahedron Challenge led by the Helix Group and they absolutely rose to the occasion.

Throughout the workshop, students developed key transferable skills including communication, teamwork, active listening, and problem‑solving as they worked together to design and build a prototype tetrahedron for a playground structure.

They also had the chance to explore a range of careers within the construction industry, learning about roles such as quantity surveyor, health and safety manager, and engineer. This hands‑on insight opened their eyes to the many pathways available in STEM and the built environment.

We are especially proud that our girls were the first students in the country to take part in this new workshop, which will soon be rolled out nationwide. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and natural aptitude for STEM shone through from start to finish.

Thank you to Ms Barrett for bringing this wonderful learning opportunity to our students. A huge well done to all involved - the future of engineering is looking bright.