Students
at The Bourne Academy in Bournemouth looked onwards and upwards on the 4th
October when an Apache helicopter from 673 Squadron Army Air Corps made a very
special landing on the Academy sports field.
Engineering is one of the Academy’s specialisms and the visit was designed
to inspire more students into a career in engineering as there is a growing demand
for more apprentices and engineers in industry.
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Bourne Academy Engineering student, Hannah Booth, aged 15 said: “Today has been truly amazing and inspiring for me and my fellow students. I am passionate about creating and manufacturing. Engineering is where I see my future and nothing will stand in my way.”
The Apache
aircraft is without a doubt the very best of British, they are made by AgustaWestland
in Yeovil, powered by Rolls-Royce engines and many of the components on board
are designed and built in Britain.
Will
Storey, Head of Engineering at The Bourne Academy said: “The Apache aircraft is
at the cutting edge of engineering excellence; the combination of onboard technology,
electronics, aerodynamics and communications ensure that it remains at the
forefront of UK military capability. Likewise, we want The Bourne Academy
engineering students to aspire to be the very best and shape the future of
engineering in the UK.
We
are already developing our own engineering excellence; over the past year the
Academy’s Engineering Team, the Bourne Engineers, guided by their teachers
built and raced their own electric car – The Bourne Bullet. They have successfully entered the Greenpower
South West regional qualifiers at Merryfield and have won best newcomers and are
set to qualify for the finals at Goodwood Motor Circuit in October.”
Richard
Youngs, Director of Business Strategy, ex-Apache Squadron Commander and
Instructor said: “When Bourne Academy’s brand new £10 million Sixth Form opens
in September 2013 our students will have the opportunity to continue their
education as well as build meaningful links with employers.
"We aim to build on the success of the Academy
and develop strong relationships with the commercial world so that we can provide
high quality, motivated and employable business leaders of the future.”
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For more information
about The Bourne Academy please contact:
Jackie Phillipson or Richard Blunderfield,
P-PR Media Solutions
Tel: 07740611147 or Email: jackie@p-pr.co.uk
