Teams engaged in a project to construct a 'space capsule launcher' from their given kit.
The challenge was to contruct the launcher so the capsule,an air ball, was launched into the air to a height of at least 3 metres. The senior team also had to ensure it came back down by parachute.
As ever the young engineeers responded to the challenge superbly.
Winning teams were Eskdale in the Foundation Class and teams from Fylinghall in both the Intermediate and Senior Classes.
Trophies were presented to the victors by Wing Commander Darren Whiteley,Commander of RAF Fylingdales,who was also a judge.
The event was sponsored by Sirius Minerals,Cleveland Scientific Institute,The Welding Institute(Teesside Branch),Scarborough Borough Council,and BDH Partners of Whitby. Extra support was also given by Macaw Engineering and Dalby Offshore.Fylingdales staged a display of their activities relating to searching in space.
more This year we have added Young Photographer to our growing list of youth activities
more Octoberfest,the popular fun run event for Primary youngsters took place on Sunday 14 October organised by the Rotary Club of Whitby & District in conjunction with Caedmon College(Shaun Hopper).
more We will be holding our annual Raffle again this Autumn with the draw taking place early December. See below for details.
more The Whitby Bandstand Tombola is another of our annual fundraising activities.
more With the kind permission of the Marquis of Normanby our Rotary Club again hosted an open afternoon for the public in Mulgrave Castle Gardens Lythe on August 19th
more Hawsker Primary School took part for the first time in the public-speaking competition, Speak Out, and were worthy winners. Their team, “ The Hawsker Heroes” lived up to their name by delivering confidently and clearly their prepared speeches.
more On Sunday 14 January the Rotary Club once again entertained the residents of Larpool Lane.Drinks and snacks were provided whilst they were entertained as well as joining in the singing.
more Caedmon College Students wise up to Food Waste in December.
more Youngsters cook up a treat in competition
more On Saturday 11 November,rc of Whitby & District held the Rotary Young Musician Competition
more Members of the Rotary Club of Whitby & District were once again busy last weekend, putting smiles on people’s faces. A small group of Whitby Rotarians were at the Northern Disabled Games at Eston Sports Centre, Middlesbrough.
more Parkol Marine visit Last Friday a group of pupils from Eskdale School were given the special treat of a visit to Parkol Marine, the successful Whitby-based shipbuilding company.
more Interactive Whitby & District offers inclusive opportunities for children and young people in their summer play-schemes for youngsters aged 5 upwards. Young people with special needs or disabilities are able to take full advantage of the scheme.
more Youth Speaks,our Club's Annual Public Speaking contest for schools, took place on 25 Nov. 2015 at the Saxonville
more We hold an annual crazy golf putting competition at the River Gardens in Sleights
more One of our varied annual Social events.
more Whitby & District Rotary Club are proud to present a new annual award, Apprentice of the Year, thanks to the collaboration of Parkol Marine Engineering, the Welding Institute and the Derwent Training Assoc.The recipient in 2015 was Sam Hutchinson of Parko