On Wednesday 23^rd April, six talented Year 8 students — Jay Ngyou, Sam Mitchell, Lucie Kempster, Thomas West, Ivy Bird and Elliot Johnson — proudly represented Charles Darwin School at the IET Faraday Challenge Day, hosted by Darrick Wood School. Competing against other local Bromley schools, they tackled a demanding project brief: to design, plan, resource, and present a device powered sustainably by battery technology. Opting to create a camping device, the Charles Darwin team engineered a working lamp that activated at dusk and switched off when wet. Although not the overall winner, they were led with distinction by project manager Ivy Bird. The team won commendations for best product design, perfect accounting, and outstanding teamwork — an inspiring glimpse into future careers in STEM.