Summer Term 2008

1s Go Karting Project
Friday 2nd May

Since September, all 1s pupils have been working hard on a challenging Go Kart project in Design Technology.  They worked in teams to design and build their ideas. Each team began with a thick plywood board to shape and decorate then add wheels, steering mechanisms and seating.  Some were strengthened and some decided to include a trailor for an extra person. 

The project finale was the Go Kart Trials along the drive at the rear of Ashdown on Friday 2nd May.  Nerves and excitement grew as they donned their helmets and prepared to test their creations.  The majority of Karts were highly successful. While a few met some obstacles along the way, many made the full journey to a great round of applause from an audience of staff and other pupils.

Bea Van Grutten and Dani Perry worked hard to produce an excellent Go Kart in the style of a giant Ladybird.

Mungo Akerman independently built a strong and well decorated Kart.

Fraser Morrison, William St John, Robin Elliott and Lloyd Roberts created a Chariot Kart using a strengthened board for their vehicle and a modified pram as a towed wheelchair.

The ‘pink and purple peril’ was made by Tami Osho and Gabi Hill.

Lily Hely-Hutchinson and Imogen Yeates made a ‘push me pull you’ style Kart.

Their work was impressive, with some especially ambitious design ideas. It was fantastic to see all these efforts rewarded in this final trial session, not to mention highly entertaining for all.

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