UKROC 2026 – Meet the Teams – KEHS ROCstars
In the lead up to the UKROC 2026 National Final, we’re spotlighting the teams behind the rockets! Meet Team KEHS ROCstars…
Intro
- Team name – KEHS ROCstars
- School/club – King Edward VI High School for Girls
- Region/location – West Midlands, Birmingham
- Fun fact – None of us had any previous rocketry experience before entering UKROC, making every stage of the project a completely new adventure!
How did you find out about UKROC?
Some of our team members run an engineering club at our school, where we encourage younger students to explore the world of engineering. While researching competitions that club members could participate in, we discovered UKROC. Given our team’s strong interest in aerospace and engineering, the competition immediately appealed to us as an exciting opportunity to apply our skills, learn new ones, and challenge ourselves.
What have you enjoyed most about the UKROC project?
As a team with no previous experience in rocketry, we particularly enjoyed the problem-solving aspect of the project and overcoming the many challenges we encountered during the research, design, and construction of our rocket. Working through these challenges strengthened our teamwork skills and brought us closer together, whilst also expanding our knowledge of the aerospace industry. We especially enjoyed testing and refining different innovative ideas, seeing first-hand how engineering concepts can be developed and improved through experimentation.
Would you encourage other teams to enter the competition?
Absolutely. We have thoroughly enjoyed our experience at UKROC and have learned something new at every stage of the journey. The competition offers a fantastic opportunity to develop practical engineering skills, collaborate as part of a team, and gain insight into the aerospace sector. We would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in engineering, physics, or problem-solving.
Want to share your experience? Email us ukroc@adsgroup.org.uk.