F1 Cars in Schools

STEM: F1 Cars in Schools – State Finals

F1 in Schools STEM Challenge provides an exciting and engaging experience for students through the captivating appeal of Formula 1. Through the program, teams of students use Computer Aided Design (CAD) to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race model F1 cars manufactured from a block of balsa wood. The miniature F1 cars race down a 20-meter racetrack powered by a canisters, reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h. 

On the 19th of October, two students from year nine, Evie Brignell and Monique Richardson competed in the ‘F1 Cars in Schools - State Final’. The competition took place at Sydney Motor Park in Eastern Creek. 

Overall, the students performed well on the day and ranked 15th in the State. This is a tremendous achievement for the students and for the school as it’s the first time that the school has participated in this competition.

As the teacher who has facilitated this competition within the school it has been amazing to see how much Evie, Monique and all of the students who partook in this program this year have learnt this year. It has also been amazing to see how well they were able to support each other and work together as a team. 

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Evie and Monique on their achievements and I can’t wait to see our achievements in next year’s competition! 

Acknowledgement and appreciation also goes to Miss Mifsud for her help, dedication and assistance throughout the program.