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.jpg?command_1=resize&width_1=220 "5th and 6th Form Physics and D&T pupils took part in an exciting Engineering Challenge Day")
Monday 8th November, saw over 50 of our 5th and 6th Form Physics and D&T pupils taking part in our annual Engineering Challenge Day.
Groups were tasked with designing and building a scale model for a proposed UK Eco-Centre. Each team needed to think carefully to fulfil the brief which included describing how their centre would be fit for purpose as a hub to bring scientists, civic administrators, health authorities, the Environment Agency, transport agencies, energy providers and private industry to formulate the practical advice that the government will need to deliver on targets agreed at COP26. At the end of the day, each team gave a presentation to “bid” to build the centre, discussing environmental issues and costings. Alongside this challenge, each group also tested turbine blades which they had designed to drive a wind-powered vehicle within a wind tunnel.
Each team presented extremely well, demonstrating a good understanding of the Physics of their designs as well as great consideration as to how their structures would be environmentally friendly. Most groups also successfully designed turbine blades, with the quickest vehicle traversing the wind tunnel in an impressive 6.19 seconds.
All pupils are commended for their approach to these challenges, but the winning teams were as follows:
Angela Ashworth - Head of Physics
.jpg "5th and 6th Form Physics and D&T pupils took part in an exciting Engineering Challenge Day")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "5th Form Design & Technology pupils enjoyed a trip to the Morgan Car Factory")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Pupils had fun designing mouse-trap cars in the DT & Physics Engineering Challenge")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The KSBMotorSport Team competed at Dunsfold Park in the penultimate race of the season")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Sixth Form Product Design Trip to The Design Museum in London")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The DT & Physics Engineering Challenge Day was bridgetastic")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Business Studies and Design & Technology pupils enjoyed a fascinating trip to the MINI Plant")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "GCSE & A Level DT pupils had a memorable day at the Morgan Motor Car Company")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The KSBMotorSport Team achieved 1st Place at RMB Chivenor in the Greenpower Challenge")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The KSBMotorSport car and team attracted over 150 people to our stand at the Somerscience Festival")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A successful first race at Goodwood for our new 2023 KSBMotorSport team")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "KSBMotorSport revving up with a test drive prior to their first race at Goodwood this weekend")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "The KSBMotorSport team are looking for sponsors")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A great Art and Design & Technology day out to London for the whole 3rd Form")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A fascinating trip for A Level Business & DT pupils to the Mini Manufacturing Plant")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "An interesting day at the Morgan Motor Company for DT pupils")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A thrilling DT & Physics Engineering Challenge Day")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "5th Form D&T pupils welcomed Nick Moon from the Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Programme")