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Release Date: 15/07/2009
Land speed record holder sets challenge for school pupils
Former land speed record holder Richard Noble and his 1000mph Bloodhound supersonic car were the centerpieces of the latest Scientific Edge event for local schools, held at Twickenham Stadium last Thursday (9 July).
The event, run by Richmond Council, saw Mr Noble outline his plans for his next land speed record to over 700 local pupils and then challenge primary schools to create their own, balloon-powered cars.
Cllr Malcolm Eady, Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services on Richmond Council, said:
“It was a fantastic event and a great experience for our pupils to meet someone as imaginative as Richard Noble.
“Scientific Edge aims to increase academic achievement in the science and engineering, as well as boosting pupils’ enthusiasm for the subjects. We work closely with our schools and local organisations to do this. Being able to attract world-class experts, such as Richard Noble, and getting young people involved in practical and stimulating challenges is central to the success of the project. We are very appreciative of the support given by our partners, especially NPL, the Science Museum and to Rugby Union for hosting the event at the new stadium.”
The primary school car challenge was won by Hampton Hill Junior School.
The Science Museum set the ‘take a seat’ challenge for secondary school pupils with the winning team, from Grey Court School, balancing more than 75kg on a seat made of cardboard.
There was also a poster competition to find the best design of what transport will look like in London in the year 2030, as well as a careers fair featuring advice from The National Physical Laboratory, local organizations and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ambassadors.
To find out more about Scientific Edge and the forthcoming programme of events, contact Debbie Taylor on 020 8891 7526.
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