Our Prep pupils are busy preparing to compete for the first time in Greenpower Formula Goblins!
They are on target for competing in their first race at Goodwood Motor Circuit on the 29th June at Gathering of the Goblins.
This new venture for our younger pupils follows on from the success enjoyed by secondary pupils at the College in Greenpower Formula 24.
Greenpower Team Leader, Mr Flint said: "All the pupils in our prep department wanted to be involved in building the cars and they are doing a brilliant job. The races on the day at Goodwood will include a head to head, a slalom and a drag race. A pusher and a driver are needed for each race and competitors have several attempts per race so everyone will have a chance to compete.
"Teamwork and team skills are a big part of preparing for and competing in Greenpower Goblins. Our pupils have been using many different tools to build the frame and steering system on the car. They are also learning how to install the electric motor as well as designing the bodywork before we go on to take it for a test drive on the hardcourt here at Slindon College."
Greenpower Education Trust is a UK based charity which gets young people enthusiastic about science and engineering by challenging them to design, build and race an electric car. Greenpower Formula Goblins category is for children aged 9 to 11 years and schools are encouraged to run the project as part of their design and technology/science curriculum.
Entry is free to Goodwood Motor Circuit on the 29th June and racing begins at 9.30am. For more information see: https://www.greenpower.co.uk/events/gathering-goblins-0
To find out more about Life Skills and the Enrichment activities on offer at Slindon College see: https://www.slindoncollege.co.uk/academic/enrichment
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