Take the Fast Track to Victory with F1 in Schools!

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1 RACE SEASON F1inSchools.ie

2 Take the Fast Track to Victory with F1 in Schools! What is F1 in Schools? F1 in Schools is a global multi-disciplinary competition that challenges secondary school students to design, build and race miniature compressed-air powered balsa wood Formula One cars. The competition inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership, teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way. In 2013 the rules were revised so that competing countries in the F1 in Schools programme can now select two teams to represent them at the F1 in Schools World Finals, along with the option to choose a collaboration team. Students from all over Ireland battled it out in Spring 2013 at the regional and national finals of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge. Teams went head-to-head, testing the speed and engineering quality of their model F1 racers. Competition was fast and furious on the 20-metre track, with the model cars reaching scale speeds of up to 350km/h. F1 in Schools Challenge is not all about speed, competing teams are also judged on the quality of their engineering, graphic design, resource management, portfolio, media skills, handling of sponsorship and verbal presentation of their work. In the 2013 racing championships, Bardahl Racing, St Davids Secondary School, Greystones took home the title of Overall National Champions. Infinity F1, Dundalk Grammar School, Louth were runners up in the senior category at National level. Team Slipstream Racing, Donabate Community College were crowned the winners in the junior cycle and also awarded 2 nd place Overall winners. Why not get in on the action and take your own team to a place on the winners podium in the next F1 in Schools Challenge! Race Season F1 in Schools Technology Challenge TM

3 Highlights from the 2013 Race Season I am delighted to be a Patron of F1 in Schools in Ireland - the scheme gives many youngsters the opportunity to get a feel and appreciate the engineering complexities of top level motorsport. This is vital to encourage young potential engineers into the world of motorsport. It gives them the experience of working in a team in a competitive environment where all aspects of the business are considered - budgeting, engineering, marketing and sponsorship. F1 is an extremely competitive business to get into and this scheme can provide the opening for many budding engineers and designers - all for the benefit of the sport and industry. - Eddie Jordan, BBC F1 TV Personality Eddie Jordon, Richard Cregan, Gillian Harty What students say: One of the best experiences of my life and I have learned so many skills and gained so much experience. We have put in so much time, and I don t regret it at all. Should be encouraged to all schools! Juliette Crosbie, Dundalk Grammar School Great fun. Excellent learning experience. James Bridgeman, Lightning Hawk, Colaiste Chiarain I enjoyed the [competition] process even though I had very little background in technology subjects or business. I ve learned a lot from the competition. Jordan O Connor, Team Tachyon, Templeogue College The whole competition has been intriguing from September to now (National Finals), a life-long learning experience Lee Campbell, Presentation College Carlow What Educators say: F1 in Schools demonstrates that motivation and perseverance does get results. Hard work pays off. Scott Nowell, Teacher, Dundalk Grammar School F1 in Schools prepared students for their school work and gave them experience in areas of ICT and engineering which they would not have got if they did not enter this competition. Declan Mullins, Teacher, Castleblayney College Students receive higher results following [participation in] F1 competition... Maths, DCG [Design & Communications Graphics], Technology, Construction, Art, Business etc. all benefit. Clare McHugh, Teacher, Presentation College Carlow Great competition, you learn a lot and its good fun too Kate Molloy, Team Bullitt, Colaiste Pobail Osrai Check out more competition photos on F1 in Schools IRL

4 The Challenge, Should You Choose to Accept it! 01 / PLAN Develop a plan with initial ideas that explain why your team should be selected to have your car manufactured. If your bid is accepted, proceed to stage / DESIGN Using 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, design a model Formula One car. 03 / ANALYSE Analyse your design for drag in a virtual reality wind tunnel. 04 / MAKE Using 3D CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software, get your design manufactured. 05 / FINISH Kit your car out with your team colours, logo and high-quality finish. 06 / RACE Showcase your team and design. Race your car!! How are teams organised? There are two categories of entry, Junior and Senior Cycle. Each team must have between three and six students. Each school can enter as many teams as they wish for the Qualifying Stage, but a maximum of two teams from each category (Junior / Senior Cycle) will be allowed to progress through to the Regional Finals. Each team member should be assigned one or more of the following roles: team manager, resources manager, manufacturing engineer, design engineer, graphic designer or media manager. If you think you have what it takes then register online: For enquiries contact: [email protected] Check out the latest news: or like F1 in Schools IRL on facebook Race Season F1 in Schools Technology Challenge TM

5 Award Categories Overall Irish Champions 1st, 2nd and 3rd Winners in each cycle category Best Engineered Car Best Team Website Best Team Sponsorship and Marketing Fastest Car D-Type Fastest Car F1-Type Best Use of ICT & CAD Best Newcomer Innovative Thinking Best Use of Social Media Best Verbal Presentation Best Portfolio Best Team Identity Best Pit Display The first and second overall Irish Champions go on to represent Ireland at the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge World Finals! The winners school receives the grand prize of 2,000 and there are many more prizes. Full details of competition rules and prizes on The World Finals The overall Irish Champions and, in addition from 2013, the second place winners at the National finals will have the option to go on to represent Ireland at the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge World Finals. There, they will compete against teams from 34 countries across the globe for the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone Trophy. Team Quasar, St Ailbes Secondary School, Tipperay at the World Championships F1 in Schools IRL

6 Key Dates September - November Team registration and preparation of qualifying round submissions NOV 22 Nov 22 is the Deadline for Qualifying Stage submissions November - December Design and analysis stage January Manufacture of cars February Finishing of cars and portfolios March Teams on the grid for Regional Finals April Race for chequered flag at National Finals Autumn 2013 World Finals Race Season F1 in Schools Technology Challenge TM

7 A Message from the Irish Computer Society Hot on the heels of a widely successful sixth season of F1 in Schools in Ireland, we are busily planning the upcoming 2013/2014 Race Season. Highlights from last season included Team Quasar from St Ailbe s Secondary School in Co Tipperary and Aptus Racing from Presentation College Carlow, a collaboration team with Singapore both competing at the World Finals which took place in Abu Dhabi. Both teams did their schools and country proud with their achievements. This season Bardahl Racing, St Davids Secondary School, Greystones who took home the title of National Champions 2013 will represent Ireland at the F1 in Schools World Championships in Austin Texas. The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge gives students experience of what they may study when choosing courses through the CAO, in science, technology or engineering areas. The students are exposed to a variety of skills in the project from start to finish. Through direct experience of the technology and processes required to complete this project, it is hoped that students gain practical experience of, and interest in, subjects such as physics, computing, engineering, design and communications. Not only does F1 in Schools give students a taste of research, engineering and technologies but it focuses students on creating formal letters, public speaking, business planning, financial planning and marketing, all which are vital skills for all students. This is the seventh year of the challenge in Ireland and it just gets bigger and better. The quality of the students work is truly impressive and it has been encouraging to witness the teams immersing themselves wholeheartedly in the worlds of technology and engineering. Students, who have come through this competition over the years, have set themselves up with great opportunities for their futures. These students have the potential to be the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs and it is hugely important to nurture these talents at this age. Good luck to all! Jim Friars Chief Executive Irish Computer Society ICS Skills F1 in Schools IRL

8 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS PARTNERS Here s what participants at the 2013 National Finals said: % of teachers enjoyed the F1 in Schools experience % of teachers think F1 in Schools was helpful to the students in other Leaving Cert subjects. SUPPORTING COLLEGES 99 88% of students feel that F1 in Schools has increased their interest in Technology at third level. Enquires to David Cooney on or [email protected] Register online at: