Community Projects
Solar Powered Cars Project
Reason for schools participation:
- In today's technological society, some students, particularly boys, are encouraged to engage in alternative activities to stay in tune with their learning needs and styles. This project offer a more meaningful learning style.
- An opportunity to develop direct links with local industry and change the perception of manufacturing.
- Provide an enjoyable and 'real life' industry based challenge.
Outcome expected for students participating in the solar powered cars project:
- Greater satisfaction, participation and engagement at school through stimulation by a different (and more relevant) approach to learning.
- Increased self esteem.
- Greater awareness of opportunities in manufacturing.
- Development of teamwork and team building skills.
- Development of problem solving skills and their application to industry.
- An enjoyable, fun experience.
