Page 54 - Bellfort Issue 3 2014

Educational Visits – Young Engineers – Ballymena Congratulations to Stewart McClintock, Jack Francey, James Fullerton, Jonathan McIlveen, Mark Kernohan and Adam McKeown. The boys, with Mr Simpson’s The Bellfort Through participating in Sentinus Team R and D at my sec- delved into their creativity and Gemma’s expertise, to explore and research sus- ondary school and understanding the skills and experi- tainable technologies. The ence this project has brought me, I had the opportunity to future is bright with these pass on this experience to others as a Queen’s University boys. Not only did they con- Link Engineer. sider solar needs, but also I am presently a Level 2 Queen’s University, Land Use and power and wind energy. Environmental Management student (or LUEM for short). Their scaled model displays This course covers a wide variety that includes land us- water recycling, hydro their solutions and is cer- age, renewable energies and waste to name a few as- pects. I was able to assist and help the Year 9 Go4Set pu- tainly stimulating conversa- pils with my knowledge and skills gained in completing tions reflecting a sustainable future! this course. I have thoroughly enjoyed supporting and working along- side the Year 9 pupils from Dunclug College in their Sus- tainable Energy Project. I have furthered my knowledge in renewable technology and sustainability, watched their scaled model take shape, observed pupil enthusiasm and their determination to succeed in this project. I wish Dunclug College Go4Set Team of 2014, every suc- cess in the future and hope their experience gained through this project has been both useful and beneficial and allows them to become successful and ambitious in their future careers. Gemma Mooney 54