Other Items on School Education from the SPRA Archives

Polymer Study Tours, Residential Course for Teachers
The Polymer Study Tour is a 4-day residential course for schoolteachers of science, design and technology, designed to increase their understanding of the science, engineering and design associated with plastics, rubber and related materials and to increase awareness of careers in the polymer industry.  The course consists of a series of lectures from polymer specialists, supported by hands-on experience of materials, processing and properties in the polymer workshop, visits to local companies and discussions with polymer experts and fellow teachers.  The Polymer Study Tour is organised by the Worshipful Company of Horners and sponsored by companies and organisations (including SPRA).  The Polymer Study Tour in Scotland is held at Edinburgh Napier University in June each year

For more information on the next Polymer Study Tour click here

For reports on previous Tours follow the links below.
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School Project supervised by SPRA Member at Rolls Royce plc
Andrew Russell, SPRA Council Member, supervises a schools project for Renfrew High School at Rolls Royce plc, Inchinnan.  Dec 2010

‘Fantastic Plastic’ 2010 Schools Lecture organised by SPRA
SPRA organises two Schools Lecture for 375 pupils: Prof Averil Macdonald on “Fantastic Plastic” in Edinburgh and Glasgow.  Sept 2010

Grove Academy Pupils expereince Polymer Technology at Edinburgh Napier University
Pupils from Grove Academy, Dundee report on their trip to the Schools Lecture, “Fantastic Plastic” and their hands-on tour of the Polymer Technology facilities at Edinburgh Napier University.  Dec 2009

‘Fantastic Plastic’ 2009 Schools Lecture organised by SPRA
Professor Averil Macdonald enthused school pupils in the Schools Lecture/Demonstration, entitled ‘Fantastic Plastic’.   Sept 2009

SPRA Prize for Graphic Design Pupils
SPRA awarded a prize to graphic design pupils at Braes High School, Falkirk in a competition to design a poster for the Schools Lecture.  Sept 2009

‘White Magic’ Education Box from EPS Packaging Group
The Expanded Polystyrene Packaging Group of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) has developed an education box “White Magic” to assist the teaching of science in schools.
Sept 2006

One Day Courses for Teachers delivered by SPRA
The SPRA has designed and delivered a series of one-day courses for technical teachers to support the teaching of polymer technology in design and technology courses.
      June 2005       April 2003         June 2002

SPRA aim to support Teaching of Polymers in Schools
The SPRA identifies projects that will fulfil the aim to support the teaching of polymers in schools.  March 2001

School Parties visit Napier University Polymer Facilities
School parties visited the specially equipped polymer workshop at Napier University 
Dec 2001

SPRA Assistance for Award Winning School Project
SPRA members contribute to the production of an award winning model yacht, designed by pupils at Dunbar Grammar School.  Aug 2001