TAS NEWS

On Monday the 8th April our Year 9 & 10 Design and Technology students competed in The Science & Engineering Challenge.

The Challenge is a day-long competition designed to provide the students with a positive experience of science and engineering.

Eight schools competed against each other on the day.

In their teams, students were awarded points for various activities including Building a Bridge, Wind Turbine, Flight, Helter Skelter Shelter, Fish Traps, ElectraCity, Job Juggle and Confounding Communications.

At the end of the day, the school with the most cumulative points is declared the winner.

Kildare emerged victorious in this year's Building a Bridge Challenge. Excellent structural design work was completed by Logan Haydon and Ben Mears. Archer Laurent and Carson Clout. Excellent work!

Kildare finished fifth in the challenge as a whole.  

Bravo to all of our students who took part in the day's activities, pushing themselves, learning how to solve problems and communicate effectively, and fostering excellent teamwork. They all performed incredibly well!

Student Feedback:

“I loved working in groups, being put on the spot, and working around all the other schools, who were amazing.”   Eve Fisher-Inglis

“Really great experience, with challenging activities that were fun and exciting to complete. Excited to go back next year!  Amelie Hoff

“I really loved the electrical challenge and the opportunity to represent the school doing something I love.” Jordan Nicholls

We appreciate Mr. Vickers, who supported and encouraged the students on the day.

We're excited for Challenge Day next year.

Bridget McMeekin & Jenny Watt | Design & Technology Teaches/TAS Coordinators