Students at Tor Bridge High had a hands-on opportunity to develop their tech skills through two interactive workshops. The sessions were led by Robert Wiltshire from Tech Cornwall, in partnership with The Tech Frontier. 

Year 9s joined the “Light Up Lids” workshop, coding their own baseball caps to light up in different sequences and colours. Year 10 students took part in “Tech Titans: Master the Art of Website Building,” creating websites based on project briefs covering music, sport, travel, or eco-living. 

Tech Cornwall is a non-profit supporting the South West’s tech community. It has teamed up with social enterprise The Tech Frontier to strengthen the regional tech ecosystem and create more inclusive pathways into technology careers. 

The workshops gave students practical experience in coding, problem-solving, and creative digital design, bringing the technology curriculum to life. They also gave a taste of real-world tech skills, helping students explore future study and career options. 

Part of the Ted Wragg Trust, Tor Bridge High aims to equip students with the skills they need for life beyond school, helping them gain independence, confidence, and the tools to reach their full potential. 

Tracy Stephenson, headteacher at Tor Bridge High, said: 

“These workshops gave our students hands-on experience with real-world tech skills, giving them a glimpse of the careers of the future and helping them see how their learning can connect beyond the classroom.” 

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust, said: 

“Opportunities like this support our mission to transform lives through education. By bringing real-world expertise into our classrooms, we can empower young people to build new skills and explore future pathways they may not have considered.”