During the September school holidays, Alex C (Year 8 Red) and Liam M (Year 8 Silver) were part of a four-person team who joined the Victorian Rail Challenge at the Yarra Ranges Tech School. The challenge was open to all secondary school students.
As part of the challenge, each group had to come up with an original idea to improve the passenger experience by designing new software/app or an improved carriage design. Each group was required to develop their idea and create a presentation on the first two days, then deliver the presentation to a group of judges on day three.
Alex and Liam's group chose a new modular carriage design that would allow for more versatility and customisation.
After the presentations were complete, the judges announced that Alex and Liam's group had won first place which included $1500 in prizemoney between the group members. The award was presented on Thursday 16 November at the Student Recognition and Awards Night banquet dinner at Box Hill Institute’s Fountains Restaurant.
During the three-day challenge, the students taking part received training and access to cutting-edge technologies and tools. They learned how to use various digital design software like TinkerCAD, Illustrator, Miro, and others, to bring their visions to life and they had hands-on experience with 3D printing, littlebits, laser cutting and so much more to help prototype their ideas.
Well done to Alex and Liam!
You can learn more about the Victorian Rail Challenge by clicking HERE.
