F1 In Schools

This year Norwood, as a part of our Extension programs with Mr Walker, have participated in the F1 In Schools State Finals. Fourteen grade 5/6 students have worked with Mr Djakic from Queechy High School and Mr Walker to design and build balsa wood F1 cars. As a part of their work, they had to also present their learning about aerodynamics and optimal ways to reduce drag through large posters and one group even had to make two short videos.

This is our first year as a school participating in the competition, with three Cadet Teams and one Development team. The Development team competes against high school teams from Tasmania, and we are the first primary school to ever enter this catagory.

In addition to their learning about aerodynamics, more importantly they had to learn about time management, goal setting, completing tasks through collaboration and the importance of resilience. All the teams spent time at Queechy HS with Mr Djakic through the holidays and after school to get their cars made.

No matter what the result, I am sure they will all agree that they have learnt so much, both about F1 cars, and themselves.

Duncan Walker