UKROC 2026 – Meet the Teams – Team Windburst
In the lead up to the UKROC 2026 National Final, we’re spotlighting the teams behind the rockets! Meet Team Windburst…
Intro
- Team name – Team Windburst
- School/club – St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School
- Region/location – Slough
- Fun fact – The team and rocket’s name is inspired by our favourite video game.
How did you find out about UKROC?
Krishna discovered UKROC while independently researching rocketry online. He then recruited Sid and Max to form Team Windburst for their first real rocketry experience.
The project aligns perfectly with our future career goals:
- Krishna: Aspires to be a professional rocket scientist.
- Max: Aims to major in Design and Technology (DT) and enter a specialised engineering field.
- Sid: Joined to apply his passion for physics to real-world scenarios.
What have you enjoyed most about the UKROC project?
- Iterative Design: Building, refining, and making small, subtle physical upgrades to the rocket.
- Problem Solving: Brainstorming development ideas and implementing them under strict time limits.
- The Payoff: Seeing the direct results of hard engineering work during the actual rocket flight.
- Team Bonding: Balancing technical learning with social activities to grow closer as a team.
Would you encourage other teams to enter the competition?
Yes, absolutely. It is a brilliant opportunity to learn from mistakes, build vital teamwork skills, and have fun.
Why did your school/club want to get involved in UKROC?
The UKROC competition provides real hands-on opportunity to apply the skills that students have been learning in science, technology, design and development. It’s been surprisingly positive to see students from year groups participate and done really well in the regional events and even qualify for the final event in the first attempt from our school. This has further encouraged our confidence and can further motivate more students forward to participate and engage in real world STEM learning experience.
What does the teacher/club leader think about UKROC?
It was inspiring to see these students from different year groups applying their physics, engineering, and teamwork skills in such a highly competitive environment. ADS Group, the organisers of the event, highlights that this competition is a vital launchpad for students interested in aerospace and engineering careers.
Want to share your experience? Email us ukroc@adsgroup.org.uk.