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Riverside Students Race to Success at National STEM Competition

Riverside High School recently showcased its engineering prowess and collaborative spirit at the national STEM Racing competition, held from the Friday, 30th May to Sunday, 1st June at St. Bede's College, Mentone, Victoria. Ten of our talented students, forming two teams – Team Zenith in the professional division (Nandali A, Nina H, Charlie S, Lucas P and William W) and Team Bluefin (Alice G, Louis H, Nina L, Millie V E and Yuxuan S) in the development class – along with Mr Jay Duggan, Mrs Annette McCarthy and our volunteer, Mrs Jo Howell, all represented Riverside with distinction.

The competition, involving over 24 teams from all over Australia and New Zealand, kicked off on Day 1 with the crucial scrutineering phase, where judges meticulously compared car designs against strict regulations. While Team Zenith unfortunately incurred some time penalties that would impact their overall racing times, both teams demonstrated resilience and a commitment to fair play.

Days 2 and 3 were a flurry of activity, with students racing their meticulously crafted vehicles and engaging in intensive Team Verbals and Engineering/CAD/CAM sessions with expert panellists. Our students had the invaluable opportunity to present their design processes, defend their engineering choices, and learn from industry leaders.

Team Bluefin, in particular, had an exceptional showing! They emerged victorious in the thrilling knockout racing portion of the development class, a testament to their speed and strategic driving. While both Bluefin and Zenith narrowly missed out on a top three overall finish in their respective divisions, Team Bluefin's achievements were truly outstanding.

The final session of Day 3 saw the presentation of awards. Team Bluefin proudly brought home a remarkable four of these, they were:

  • Fastest Lap - Development Class: Demonstrating their vehicle's raw speed and their drivers' skill.
  • Knockout Champions - Development Class: A thrilling victory in head-to-head racing.
  • Best Manufactured Car - Development Class: Recognition of their precision engineering and craftsmanship.
  • Most Outstanding Industry Collaboration - Development Class: Highlighting their effective engagement with industry partners and mentors.

Beyond these impressive awards, all ten students exemplified Riverside High's core values throughout the competition. Their Courage in facing challenges, Respect for competitors and judges, commitment to Growth through learning, Responsibility in their teamwork, and strong Connection as unified team members were evident to all.

We would also like to take the opportunity in this newsletter to thank all parents, teachers, mentors and local businesses who supported our students in competing in this national showcase of STEM. Without their support, I’m sure it would have been very difficult to achieve what our students did! Finally, congratulations to all the students involved for their dedication, hard work, and inspiring performance at the National STEM Racing competition! You've made Riverside High School incredibly proud!

Jay Duggan
Teacher