ACS STEAM Event 2025

Today, we were thrilled to be invited to the ACS STEAM Event at Thorpe Park! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This trip was organised collaborative by Mr Adams (Careers Leader) and the design technology team to target A level engineering students as well as some keen scientists.

The event was a unique way to expose students to a multitude of different employers, including Barclays, Microsoft, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Surrey Police. For the day, the entire theme park was ‘gamified’ – meaning that students had to complete STEAM-based tasks to get on rides. The more tasks completed, the more rides the students could enjoy! Students completed all the tasks set, which included a Formula 1 simulator, experiments with liquid carbon dioxide, an opportunity to use hand tools, and an exploration of miniature steam engines. The group had a really fun and educational day. When asked to describe the most valuable part of the experience, one said, “The opportunities of different pathways and how to achieve them.”