Twelve year 5 & 6 students went to Northcross
Intermediate to compete in the Epro8 Challenge (Engineering, Problem Solving,
and Innovation) The challenges involved building a crane which had to lift
1 kg, building a Rover on Mars to move 1 metre while carrying 5 kg of weight
and building a swing that held 1 kg and swung 10 times in 31 seconds. Each
station had various equipment e.g. Pulleys, electrical wire, batteries, bolts,
aluminium poles, chains, gears, circuits and wheels.
The teams had four challenges to complete in 2
and half hours, the students could complete all of a challenge, or select which
parts they wish to complete. Each challenge had a “Criteria” and a “Hint”
Criteria and this is what the teams were marked on.
The three teams worked collaboratively and enjoyed the
challenges. Close to the end was very nerve wrecking with the Bobby Juniors
team tied in first place with 3 other teams on 200 points. They finally shot
away by gaining a further ninety points to win the EPro8 challenge across these
schools. They will now compete in the semi-finals. Congratulations to Charlize
Porter, Holly Lupton, Luke Grobler and Jacob Lyndon. By Charlize Porter
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