Learners from Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern will take part in the
F1 in Schools world finals after taking the chequered flag and
becoming the Welsh Champions of the UK nationals.
Developing their STEM skills, the F1 in
Schools competition encourages learners to design and
manufacture a miniature F1 car using computer aided design
software and computer aided manufacturing techniques (CAD/CAM).
The aim is to create the fastest car possible with teams also
being assessed on its design and engineering, their verbal
presentation and the pit display.
Team Hypernova, formed of six pupils from Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro
Edern, started their F1 in Schools journey four years ago. At
this year's UK Nationals, Hypernova sped ahead of their
competition having the fastest overall track time of 1.267
seconds. They also won the Sponsorship and Marketing Award for
the Professional Class and were nominated for the Project
Management Award.
Carys, Hypernova's project manager said: "Taking part in this
competition has been really rewarding. Working as a team has been
fun and it's enabled me to learn how to adapt to different team
member's needs. This competition has shown me that I enjoy STEM,
particularly the communication side. I plan to study medicine and
if I hadn't had this experience I probably wouldn't have even
considered it as a career.
"This is also my first time going abroad and I am really excited.
There's going to be teams competing from across the world, and it
will be nice to connect with them over the subjects we are
passionate about. We're the first Welsh-speaking school that is
competing and we're proud that we can promote the language and
show that Wales can do well in STEM."
Cabinet Secretary for Education, said: “I am incredibly proud
of our learners and the hard work they have put into this
competition, and I would like to offer my biggest
congratulations. STEM plays a very important role in Wales, and
this is a fantastic and exciting way for learners to enhance
their skills. I wish them all the best in the world finals. Pob
lwc!"
The F1 in Schools secondary school competition is part-funded by
the Welsh Government Education Directorate.
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