Race to the Line with RAF Leeming Bar

March 2018

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The winning team show off their racing car following the STEM event with representatives from RAF Leeming Bar.

As part of our extensive programme of STEM activities, students in Year 7 have been designing and building a motor-powered car.

Our STEM programme is designed to encourage young people to consider pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths through a range of special events, educational visits, practical activities and design challenges.

The 'Race to the Line' challenge saw students work in teams of four to develop a car which they then raced in a special event hosted by visitors from RAF Leeming Bar.

The design team of the fastest car, who are pictured here, later enjoyed a visit to the RAF base where they developed their prototype further in preparation for the regional competition