What is it?
The object of the tournament is to give students an unseen Design and Technology problem to be completed in a fixed time.
Objectives?
1. To develop students` interest in design, construction and technology.
2. To encourage students to develop their team working skills whilst finding and building a solution to a previously unseen task.
3. To encourage groups of neighbouring Rotary clubs to work together within and across districts.
Who takes part?
Teams of 4 school children from within the district. There are 3 entry levels:
Foundation: children aged 12-14
Intermediate: children aged 14-16
Advanced: children aged 16+
Report to follow
Results 2019;- Winners- Barnard Castle A, 2nd Richmond A, 3rd Richmond B
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