A group of S1/S2 pupils have been involved in the BAE Systems engineering challenge. This involved pupils engineering a model boat from card and basic materials working alongside and ambassador from the company.
Pupils were tasked with the challenge of designing a boat that could stay afloat as long possible when varying amounts of weight were applied and sail in a straight line when powered by a motor. The pupils involved had to think about the design of bulk heads and how to protect the card from softening in water. This was tested fully when BAE drilled holes into the side of the boat and tested how long it would stay afloat whilst taking on water.
The pupils won the afternoon session and came fourth overall. In addition to this, pupils won the award for best looking boat.
The department would like to thank BAE and Mr Rich for supporting the pupils in this challenge. We would also like to say a massive thanks to the pupils involved, for all of their hard work and effort. The pupils involved were: Stanley Hay, Connor Black, Jack Addie, Iliane Hifi and Amin Hife. Well done!
