Blacktown Big Ideas Challenge

On Thursday, the 5th of June, a group of St Andrews students participated in the Blacktown Big Ideas Challenge. This event brought together students from across the Blacktown area for a day full of interactive learning, collaboration, and problem-solving activities.

Throughout the day, students engaged in a range of activities that required them to draw on their knowledge of Engineering and Design and Technology, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. One of the key challenges asked students to consider: “As an entrepreneur, design a smart city concept that reduces urban heat and creates a more sustainable future.”

Students formed teams, developed ideas in response to this problem, and presented their concepts to a panel of judges. This event is the first time St Andrews has participated in this competition, and they performed strongly. 

We’re pleased to share that one of our teams was awarded second place on the day.

Congratulations to Banee Atwal, Meera Chand, Precious Danica, and Jouliana Salama on their achievement, and well done to all students who took part.