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TECHNOLOGY TOURNAMENT 2017
Technology Tournament
The Rotary Technology Tournament, now in it's 11th year and organised by the Rotary Clubs of Norwich, Norwich St Edmund and Reepham & District, was held on Friday 3rd March at the Hewett Academy in Norwich, courtesy of The Principal, Mr Tom Leverage. This year, over 100 young people, from 10 schools in and around Norwich, entered 27 teams in the competition.
Pupils worked in teams of four to solve a simulated real life practical problem. This year the task, sight unseen by the young people until the day, was to produce a 'pipeline' vehicle. This simple self-propelled unit was required to move along a piece of open pipe and move some materials within it. The vehicle then needed to be able to reverse to it's starting point. In addition, the 'advanced' teams' vehicle had to actually retrieve the material in the pipe and bring it back to the start point.
The teams had 30 minutes to organise their roles and produce design ideas, after which they had 4 hours to work with limited tools and materials to produce their practical solutions to the problem.
Pupils worked in teams of four to solve a simulated real life practical problem. This year the task, sight unseen by the young people until the day, was to produce a 'pipeline' vehicle. This simple self-propelled unit was required to move along a piece of open pipe and move some materials within it. The vehicle then needed to be able to reverse to it's starting point. In addition, the 'advanced' teams' vehicle had to actually retrieve the material in the pipe and bring it back to the start point.
The teams had 30 minutes to organise their roles and produce design ideas, after which they had 4 hours to work with limited tools and materials to produce their practical solutions to the problem.
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As usual, the buzz of activity started almost immediately with a high level of cooperation evident between members of the various teams. A feature of these tournaments is that young people respond so well when given the opportunity to innovate and think in a practical context. The 27 teams all managed to produce different solutions to the problem and there were several very clever design ideas employed to complete the task. The overall results were judged not only on the success of the final models but also the design portfolios. Two staff team’s models were also entered, with it has to be said, limited success!
We were pleased to welcome The Lord Mayor of Norwich, Marion Maxwell, The Sherriff of Norwich, Mr Richard Marks and his consort, Maeve Marks to the event. We are also grateful that a range of organisations offer financial aid and support to make such an event possible. In particular, every year The Norwich Engineering Society provides a grant and a number of the judges.
All participating young people received a certificate of attendance, plus there were trophies for the winners in each category.
We were pleased to welcome The Lord Mayor of Norwich, Marion Maxwell, The Sherriff of Norwich, Mr Richard Marks and his consort, Maeve Marks to the event. We are also grateful that a range of organisations offer financial aid and support to make such an event possible. In particular, every year The Norwich Engineering Society provides a grant and a number of the judges.
All participating young people received a certificate of attendance, plus there were trophies for the winners in each category.
Results - Foundation Level
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1st The Langley School
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2nd Gresham Prep. School
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3rd Reepham High F3
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Results - Intermediate Level
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1st The Norwich School
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2nd City of Norwich school
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3rd The Langley School
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Results - Advanced
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1st Prize - Notre Dame
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2nd Place Taverham
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3rd Place The Norwich School A2
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Terry Weston Award for 'Best Newcomers'
Terry Weston award for best newcomers.
Langley F1 |
Best overall team - Sprowston Int.2
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The Rotary Clubs of Norwich, Norwich St Edmunds and Reepham & District are very pleased to have support for the Rotary Technology Tournament from the following organisations and individuals:
The John Jarrold Trust, Norwich engineering Society, Terry Weston - Inventor, KLM Engineering, Rotary District 1080, CAM Architects, Catton Print and John Tym Photography and Framing.
Many thanks to Rotarians David Riddle, Andy De'Ath and Colin Rymill for organising and judging, and Vice-President Kevin Reynolds for Presenting prizes on behalf of Norwich Rotary Club
The John Jarrold Trust, Norwich engineering Society, Terry Weston - Inventor, KLM Engineering, Rotary District 1080, CAM Architects, Catton Print and John Tym Photography and Framing.
Many thanks to Rotarians David Riddle, Andy De'Ath and Colin Rymill for organising and judging, and Vice-President Kevin Reynolds for Presenting prizes on behalf of Norwich Rotary Club