Scienceworks Design Sprints 2022
On Wednesday 9 November, Dr Trapani and Mr Katsahambas supervised our Tournament of Minds teams at a STEM Design Sprint full day workshop hosted by Scienceworks.
The students involved were Ruby J 7B, Vuong L 7B, Melany C 7D, Ivy L 7H, Jaede R 7H, Tej B 7I, Ryan C 8B, Lucas P 8B, Maria L 8G, Krystal T 8G, Alyzza L 8I, Bridget M 8I, and Artemis R-M 8I.
The day began with setting the problem to be solved which was encouraging humans to be more active through exercise of sport. The two guest speakers were Dr. Emma Woessner, clinical exercise physiologist (Victoria University) and Glen Walton, interactive street artist (Playable streets).
Their presentations set the scene for the students to explore the Sports works section of Scienceworks and conduct their research on which exhibits invited physical activity. After this research students then came up with ideas in their groups for STEM solution to get people more physically active. Our teams developed their two ideas: A dance program and reward system for older people in retirement homes and a series of physical challenges and a leader board system for high school students. These two ideas were creative and original, and were well received by the other participants on the day. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the activities and their day at Scienceworks.
FUSE Cup National Finals
On Thursday 17 November, our Year 8 E-Sport team competed in the National finals of the FUSE cup in Rocket League. You may recall this team won the state finals for Rocket League which were held at Ivanhoe Grammar at the end of October.
The students were in the last 4 teams competing from around Australia. In the preliminary final we won against SA: Pulteney Grammar School, 5-0. The grand final was a best of 3 games competition and unfortunately we were unable to beat the QLD school: Whites State Secondary College, however the team work, defensive strategies and some amazing goals made it an exciting grand final to play and watch.
Well done to Lucas P 8B, Hugo T 8G, and Mahit K 8I on their commitment as the inaugural E-Sports Rocket League team. We hope they will be able to compete in the Year 9/10 competition in 2023.
In 2023 at both campuses the E-Sport team will continue. We plan to have teams competing in Rocket League, Just Dance and Mario Cart across different local and national competitions.
Thanks to the Co-curricular co-ordinator, Head of ICT, Head of Sport Glenroy
