Rapid Response Challenge

The final day of our Rapid Response Engineering Challenge, run in cooperation with the Institution of Civil Engineers, was held on Friday 21st May. Three engineers came into the school the previous Monday and gave a presentation on civil engineering and how engineers have a very important role to play in disaster relief. Then our S2 pupils had lessons all week relating to the disaster scenario of a hurricane in the Honduras. They learned about hurricanes in Geography, waterborne bacteria in Science, shelters in Technical, measuring area and distances in Maths. Friday was sunny and warm with clear skies, perfect weather for undertaking a series of challenges to build on the lessons and prepare pupils for dealing with disasters. They had to build a shelter, transport water, work out how to filter water, decide where to site facilities, prepare emergency rations, and build a weather instrument. Participants were marked on how well they worked as a team as well as how well they performed in the challenges. The winning team consisted of Blair McCrone, Alexander McDowall, Lauren Young, Annabel McTaggart, Carly Hay and Andrew Paton. The pupils also had a non-uniform day and raised £25 for the Disaster Relief Fund. All the pupils worked extremely well all day and completed all the challenges they were given. Congratulations to the winning team and well done to all participants.