Youngsters rise to Formula One challenge
A team of young designers has won an engineering prize in the regional final of a schools challenge.
Five pupils from Ibstock College picked up the team identity award at the Formula One Technology Challenge regional final, held in Birmingham.
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trophy: Celebrating victory are, from left, James Evans, 13, Harry Abbott-Capps, 13, Joe Pepper, 13, Max Hart,14, design and technology teacher Rachel Wells and Joshua Haywood, 13
Joe Pepper, James Evans, Josh Haywood, Harry Abbott-Capps and Max Hart – team Flash Forward – impressed judges with their marketing display, presentation skills and team ethic.
Students had to prepare a business plan, develop a budget and raise sponsorship, as well as forging links with businesses such as team sponsor ATI Stellram, of Ibstock.
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Using computer-aided design software, the team created a Formula One car and tested its aerodynamics in wind tunnels at Leicester University. The pupils were judged on car speed and the supporting evidence of their design, a presentation and a marketing display.
Teacher Rachel Wells said: "Flash Forward thoroughly deserved to take home the Team Identity trophy.
"The challenge gives students a genuine insight into the process of devising, testing and launching a product."
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