Cambs Compressors Managing Director, Mark Fryer, was invited to take part in the judging of the Primary Engineer Celebrations Event for Great Wilbraham Primary School at The Institute of Manufacturing at Cambridge University.
Celebration Events really are where the fun begins!
This is where the pupils taking part in the Primary Engineer vehicle and fluid power projects showcase their models. The Celebration Event, which took place at The Institute of Manufacturing at Cambridge University, is to highlight the achievements of pupils and teachers from local schools. To help judge the pupils projects from their respective schools Mark was joined on the judging panel by colleague Craig Turner (Cambs Compressors Service Manager).
The promotion of engineering careers for pupils
“The thing which most engaged me, and persuaded me to get involved in the Primary Engineer Programmes® was the way it makes engineering exciting for the children. If we are to encourage young people to choose a career in engineering, then we need to get them excited and enthusiastic about it. This project has been an inspiring experience for the children, teachers and myself. The competition has driven the development of engineering skills within the youngsters at a practical ‘hands on’ level. I hope at least a few of the children will progress with engineering as they develop into young adults as a result of this experience.”
Mark Fryer
Cambs Compressors Managing Director
Inspiring a new generation
“Having Mark from Cambs Compressors come to our school was invaluable! Not only did it give the children some expert knowledge but it also gave them someone to aspire to be. So many children in my class have now said they would love to be an engineer when they grow up. All the children, especially the ones who went to the competition, were passionate and proud at the car they designed, created and tested. This is an experience that they will carry for them for the rest of their lives. As a school, we are passionate about continuing this and we hope to keep in touch with Cambs Compressors as they were extremely friendly, caring and helpful, especially for the class teachers (who needed all the help they could get!). The staff room treats were also greatly appreciated!
Lastly, once again a huge thank you to Cambs Compressors, in particular Mark, who has clearly inspired a new generation and shown them just how amazing being an engineer can be!”
Katie Luddy
Teacher, Great Wilbraham Primary School
