Newquay Tretherras saw 140 budding scientist, engineers, mathematicians and technologists take part in the Youth University STEM activity day. Young learners from all Newquay primary schools, along with their parents, worked on a range of workshops throughout the morning that explored the Newquay Tretherras curriculum of STEM subjects. Inquisitive scientists designed and tested ‘egg landing lunar space […]
The inaugural Newquay Tretherras STEM careers day was held at the school on Friday 6th July. The whole of Year 7 spent the day learning about a number of exciting and innovative careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and the importance of these subjects in their everyday lives. A number of STEM ambassador volunteers […]
On Friday 29th June, our Y12 chemists visited Imery’s laboratories in Par. Imery’s is a world leader in the research and development of mineral applications, including kaolin and the use of bi-cell fossils in cutting edge filtration systems. They also have advanced technologies including electron microscopes, which can cost up to £400,000! Director of Science, […]
On Thursday 21st June a team of ten Engineering students took part in the regional Green Power F24 Electric Car race at Predannack Airfield. The competition is to build a car powered by two standard 12 volt batteries and motor. The race winner is the car which covers the longest distance in ninety minutes on […]
Twenty Physics and Chemistry A level students from Tretherras School experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when they visited the facilities at CERN, Geneva, earlier this month. Highlights included visiting the “Anti-Matter Factory” where physicists are able to make anti-Hydrogen atoms, as well as one of the huge computer centres responsible for processing the vast amounts of […]
A group of lucky Newquay Tretherras students ranging from Years 10 – 13 attended the Cornwall Skills Show at Newquay Airport on 30th October. This big event, organised by the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Enterprise Adviser Network and run in conjunction with BLOODHOUND SCC, was part of the testing and preparations for the supersonic […]