This year Silcoates entered two teams in to the Rotary Technology Tournament. One team of four year 9 students and one team of four Lower Sixth students. Given limited materials and equipment the design challenge was to manufacture a crane which incorporated an electronic motor that had to lift a given weight. The crane had to travel along a rail and furthermore it needed to be moved and operated from a distance of 1 metre away.
Both teams overcame endless challenges and produced a working model as well as demonstrating excellent teamwork skills.
The Lower Sixth team came first in the advanced category and were presented with the Rotary Technology Tournament trophy as well as a £50 cheque for the school. The year 9 students came sixth. Both teams were a pleasure to spend time with and they were a credit to themselves and the school.
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