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Extracts from 2006 Polymer Study Tour Teachers Below is a selection of quotes from teachers’ letters giving an overview of the courses at Napier University (Edinburgh) and London Metropolitan University. “The event was a huge success. The full and varied programme was pitched just right and managed to keep both the chemistry and technical teachers stimulated with a good mix of lectures, guest speakers and practical work.” William Cumming, Hyndland Secondary, Glasgow “The opportunity to spend time with like minded people in an environment of learning with support from industry is invaluable to us.” Gerard Francis McGarrity, Maidstone Grammar, Maidstone “The time and input by the staff of Napier University was outstanding, making this demanding course enjoyable. This has allowed me to gain hands on experience of materials and processes that I would have otherwise been unable to achieve.” Paul Sim, Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk “The course at London Metropolitan University was extremely well organised achieving a good balance between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The delivery of the course was flexibly pitched at exactly the right level giving accessible, usable information with the opportunity for unlimited further technical information if required.” Matt Kinsella, Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield “I had an extremely productive week and gained many useful resources and teaching aids. We had the opportunity to use Napier University facilities to practice lots of plastics processes, including Extrusion, Injection moulding and Vulcanisation.” Wendy Howard, Peter Symonds College, Winchester “We found the course at London Metropolitan to be very informative and many parts will be useful in teaching the Salters A level Chemistry course. We also came away with many interesting products to use within our teaching, including a thermoset cup and some dissolving plastic.” Mrs L Bramall & James French, Heathside School, Weybridge “As a technology teacher I was particularly interested in the design and process side and especially enjoyed the factory visits. I was amazed at the range of products looked at ranging from tiny injection moulded contact lenses at Bausch & Lomb in clean-room conditions, to massive calendering mills and huge extrusion machines making sheet materials at Royalite.” Alan B Campbell, Hemitage Academy, Helensburgh “The course was very interesting and beneficial to me for teaching the new GCSE Science course and the A level course which deals with polymers in depth.” Chris Tatchell, ChemistryTeacher, Stroud High School, Stroud “In particular I enjoyed the lectures from Colin Williamson on the ‘History of Plastics’ and by John McLoughlin on ‘Product Design’ both of which have triggered plans for future lessons in my school.” Colin Bruce, Balwearie High School, Fife “I found the speakers and industry tours very useful and informative. Thanks to the knowledge gained from the Polymer Study Tour I will now be teaching a unit on plastics technology to the sixth form Product Design course this term.” Christina Carini, Bishop Stopford’s School, London “Since I have returned to school, with many examples and samples, I have been able to further students’ understanding of plastics in general and draw on a much sounder base of practical knowledge.” James Cleeve, Wootton Upper School, Cranfield “Both my experiences as a teacher, and that of my students have been enriched by me being able to take a few days out from the normal routine, and see a little glimpse of the real world applications of the science we share with them in school. “ Struan Gardner, Ardnamurchan High School, Strontian “Finally in terms of accommodation, organisation and hospitality, it was quite possibly the best course that I have ever attended in my eight years of teaching. I would certainly recommend it to my colleagues.” David Marshall, Design & Tech Dept, Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
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