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STEM Workshops with Volker Fitzpatrick

14 November 2025

As part of "Tomorrow’s Engineers Week" #TEWeek we were very pleased to have 3 professionals from Volker Fitzpatrick delivering engaging workshop sessions designed to inspire Year 10 students and provide valuable insights into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers.

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They used their knowledge, teamwork and problem solving skills to make the tallest tower that would remain standing and hold up a marshmallow.

Volker Fitzpatrick have also been in this term to speak to Year 12 as part of the Ambition Programe and we thank them for their ongoing support.

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