PUPILS got a taste of life in the Royal Navy and its humanitarian role across the globe.
Cockshut Hill School welcomed sailors and pupils took part in a workshop where they designed mayday flares and learnt about the navy’s humanitarian efforts.
The Royal Navy, recognised for its global humanitarian efforts on land and at sea, provided pupils with an insight into maritime rescue operations – this included an explanation of how distress signals and flares are used in emergencies.
When a ship is in difficulty, a Mayday signal is sent out to alert nearby vessels.
Following this, a flare is fired to illuminate the area, increasing the likelihood of rescue by passing aircraft or ships.
As part of the visit, pupils were tasked to design and launch paper flares, simulating real-world rescue scenarios.
Many of the designs proved successful in ensuring “rescues,” demonstrating the creativity and problem-solving abilities of the learners.
Marc O’Malley, acting principal at Cockshut Hill, said: “It was fantastic to see our learners so engaged in this hands-on activity with The Royal Navy. Opportunities like this not only enhance their understanding of STEM but also inspire them to think about the real-world impact of these skills.
“We are incredibly proud of the creativity and enthusiasm they showed, and we thank The Royal Navy for providing such a valuable experience.”
