Brianna Merridale, Billy Hirst Holiday and Hannah Wainwright entered the Basic Task which ironically was anything but Basic! Jack Robinson, Hannah Macro, Alistair Wood and Kristina Hall Jackson entered the Intermediate task and Lauren Dungworth, Max Ansell Wood, Beth Palin and Jack Parry entered the Advanced task.
Students were required to design, manufacture and test a Weight Powered Vehicle. The vehicle had to be powered solely by a 200g weight and it had to climb as far as possible, up a track rising 150mm over a 1.5m length. The vehicle had a height restriction of 400mm and it had to carry an advert for Green Power as well as having a flag that is raised mechanically as the vehicle moved.
Materials and tools were restricted and students were assessed on their planning, design analysis, design development, realisation and on the quality of their portfolio.
All three teams were highly praised for their design portfolios and complimented for their excellent conduct throughout the day. The Sixth Form team won in the advanced category and were presented their certificates and the winning trophy by The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Mr. Michael Fox. Also in attendance was the Governor of Rotary District 1040, Rotarian Keith Davison.
An excellent day was had by all. The students were a pleasure to take out of school and were not only a credit to the school but also themselves.
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