F1 in Schools News

ROOKIE TEAM BEATS THE EXPERIENCED TO WIN IN NORTH WEST REGIONAL FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:22:06 GMT

ROOKIE TEAM BEATS THE EXPERIENCED TO WIN IN NORTH WEST REGIONAL FINAL

For the first time in F1 in Schools 10-year history a rookie team beat experienced teams to win the Formula 1 Class at the North West Regional Final held at Jaguar Land Rover this week. Stretford Aces from Stretford High School, Manchester blitzed the opposition taking the Best Team Identity Award and Best Rookie Award, on their way to securing first place.

Lytham St Annes� LSA Technology and Performing Arts College also had a strong showing at the event, their Spitfire team taking three awards: first place in the Bloodhound Class, Fastest Bloodhound Car and the Perseverance in the face of adversity award. Sister team from the LSA College, Velocity Raptor, picked up the Best Engineered Car and Fastest Formula 1 Class car awards, as well as coming second in the Formula 1 Class overall. The efforts of these two teams resulted in places at the UK National Finals in March, joining the rookie Stretford Aces to represent the North West region.

Full list of winners from the North West Region

1st place, Formula 1 Class Stretford Aces, Stretford High School, Manchester

1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Spitfire, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

Best Rookie Team Stretford Aces, Stretford High School

Best Engineered Car Velocity Raptors, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Velocity Raptors, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Spitfire, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

Best Team Identity Stretford Aces, Stretford High School

Innovative Thinking Award Pulse, Little Lever High School, Bolton

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Dynamic Dragons & Sonic Sharks, Norman Street Primary

Perseverance in adversity Spitfire, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

THEY HAD A LOVELY TIME THE DAY THEY WENT TO BANGOR

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:28 GMT

THEY HAD A LOVELY TIME THE DAY THEY WENT TO BANGOR

It was a close competition at the North Wales Regional Final of F1 in Schools 2012 held yesterday at Bangor University. 24 teams were competing for three places in the UK National Finals and it was local team, Team Fast Lane from Ysgol Friars in Bangor who took the F1 class honours and claimed the fastest car award with a time of 1.327 seconds. Llanelwy School team Speedy Sixes from Ysgol Glan Clwyd took the Bloodhound Class win and had the Fastest Bloodhound car with a time of 0.823 seconds. They will be joined at the National Finals by the Best Rookie Team of the North Wales region, Team Buzz, from Rhyl High School

Full list of Winners from the North Wales region:

1st place, Formula 1 Class Team Fast Lane, Ysgol Friars

1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Speedy Sixes, Ysgol Glan Clwyd

Best Rookie Team Team Buzz, Rhyl High School

Best Engineered Car Falcon F1, Connah�s Quay High School

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Team Fast Lane, Ysgol Friars

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Speedy Sixes, Ysgol Glan Clwyd

Best Team Identity Six Main Men, Connah�s Quay High School

Innovative Thinking Award Falcon F1, Connah�s Quay High School

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Bullets, Prestatyn High School

Perseverance in adversity Vicious Vapour, The Maelor School

Denford Ltd - Sales Vacancy:

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:42:54 GMT

Denford Ltd - Sales Vacancy:

A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly-motivated, suitably-qualified individual to join our Dynamic UK Sales Team!

For over fifty years Denford Limited has striven to bring together the very best CAD/CAM and CNC manufacturing solutions for design and technology in schools. Denford is one of the few businesses operating within the educational sector, which can truly claim to be a British Manufacturing Company. Denford has a history of design and manufacture and was one of the very first companies to develop a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) lathe specifically for education and training.

The belief at Denford is that a �hands-on� approach to cross-curricular activities lies at the heart of design and technology. As such, Denford Limited are �proud founders and sponsors� of a number of educational projects, including the �4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge,� the �Jaguar Primary School Challenge� and, most importantly the �F1 in Schools Technology Challenge�. These educational projects are aimed at stimulating students� interest in and understanding of design and manufacture, and clearly demonstrate our dedication and financial commitment to encouraging and promoting student selection and enjoyment of design and technology (and engineering) courses.

A vacancy has arisen to join our dynamic sales team to work with schools, colleges, and universities across the country, to sell and promote Denford�s range of CAD/CAM Solutions & Projects for Education. This is a sales role; therefore the successful candidate will ideally have previous sales experience of selling capital goods within the educational sector, and / or have an educational background (perhaps a Teacher of Technician?) within the area of design & technology / resistant materials.

Denford�s Head Office is based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, however we can offer some flexibility in location. Denford Ltd offer a competitive basic salary, plus attractive sales commission package, plus numerous benefits associated with such a high profile and successful company. There may also be some opportunity for overseas travel.

Interested? Then please email a detailed CV including current job status, salary and benefits package to the Company Secretary at vacancies@denford.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 20th February 2012.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

HAVERFORD WEST SCHOOL TEAM WINS THROUGH TO NATIONAL F1 IN SCHOOLS FINAL WITH SUCCESS IN THREE AWARD

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:39:29 GMT

HAVERFORD WEST SCHOOL TEAM WINS THROUGH TO NATIONAL F1 IN SCHOOLS FINAL WITH SUCCESS IN THREE AWARD CATEGORIES

A team of students from Ysgol Sant Dewi, St. David�s, Haverfordwest raced to victory in the South Wales Regional final of the 2012 F1 in Schools� Formula One Technology Challenge this week. The team called themselves Motion Racing and they certainly lived up to their name, with the students winning the Fastest F1 Car Award and the Innovative Thinking Award, then capping this with overall victory in the Formula 1� Class in the Regional Final held at Swansea�s Waterfront Museum. Their success has earned them a place in the UK National Finals to be held at the Big Bang Science and Engineering Fair in March this year. Victory at that event grants the winning team a place in the 2012 F1 in Schools World Finals which will be held to coincide with a international Formula 1 Grand Prix and offers the winners university scholarships to City University London and the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy.

Taking the chequered flag to victory for Ysgol Sant Dewi were Miles Isted, Kelly Dixon, Chloe Robertson-Steel, Isabell Hughes and Cathlin Macevoy . The competition challenges students to design, construct and race a Formula 1� car of the future, made from a block of balsa wood, and powered by a compressed air canister. The car is raced over a 20 metre track and the fastest time is recorded. The Ridgewood Racers car recorded the quickest time of the day at 1.254 seconds.

Aside from the on-track action, teams also produce supporting evidence of their design, with a written portfolio and a verbal presentation of their work, develop a sponsorship and marketing campaign and create team merchandise, with all these elements presented with their race car at the regional finals.

The Challenge, in its twelfth year, was introduced to the UK in 2000 and since this time has expanded to over 40 countries, with millions of students taking part around the globe. Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One� Management gave his support to F1 in Schools by granting the challenge a world-wide protected trademark and a new logo in 2005. Since this time the initiative has built close links with teams and personalities within Formula 1.

The South Wales regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are The IET, Jaguar, Silverstone Circuit, Autosport, Denford, Tomorrow�s Engineers, SolidWorks and City University London.

Full list of winners:

1st place, Formula 1 Class Motion Racing, Ysgol Sant Dewi, St. David�s, Haverfordwest

1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Team Burn, Amman Valley School, Ammanford

Best Rookie Team Nitro Racing, Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School, Swansea

Best Engineered Car BCS Racing, Barry Comprehensive School, Barry

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Motion Racing, Ysgol Sant Dewi, St. David�s, Haverfordwest

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Fury 5, Lliswerry High School, Newport

Best Team Identity Team Burn, Amman Valley School, Ammanford

Innovative Thinking Award Motion Racing, Ysgol Sant Dewi, St. David�s, Haverfordwest

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Fury 5, Lliswerry High School, Newport

Perseverance in adversity Pen Y Bryn Special School, Swansea

TATA Award for Best Use of CAD BCS Racing, Barry Comprehensive School, Barry

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Picture shows: Motion Racing from Ysgol Sant Dewi, Haverfordwest.

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TWO TEAMS FROM DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH TO NATIONAL FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:03:17 GMT

Devonport High School for Boys celebrated winning five awards in the South West England Regional Finals taking the South West titles in both the Formula 1 and the Bloodhound classes. Vitesse, the Formula 1 category team from the school, claimed the Fastest F1 Class award with their race car speeding down the track in 1.257 seconds. The sister team, Team Oblivion, recorded the fastest time in the Bloodhound category to take the Fastest Bloodhound Class award with a time of 0.844 seconds.

These two teams, along with the Best Rookie team, Mercury, from The Gregg School, Southampton, have won places at the UK National Finals.

Full list of winners from the South West Region

1st place, Formula 1 Class Vitesse, Devonport High School for Boys

1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Team Oblivion, Devonport High School for Boys

Best Rookie Team Mercury, The Gregg School

Best Engineered Car Vitesse, Devonport High School for Boys

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Vitesse, Devonport High School for Boys

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Team Oblivion, Devonport High School for Boys

Best Team Identity Mercury, The Gregg School

Innovative Thinking Award JPK, Eggbuckland Community College

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Formula For Success, PETROC

Perseverance in adversity Scorchers, Beechen Cliff School

F1 IN SCHOOLS PITSTOPS WITH RED BULL RACING IN MILTON KEYNES

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:30:44 GMT

Visitors to Red Bull Racing�s Celebration event in Milton Keynes last weekend not only had the chance to watch the Formula 1� World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, light up his tyres in the city centre as he and team mate Mark Webber celebrated the team�s success with demonstration runs on the streets of the city, they could also race a Formula 1 car of the future in the town�s shopping centre.

F1 in Schools�, the Formula One Technology Challenge, linked with Red Bull Racing and Milton Keynes Council to showcase this global educational initiative in the Shopping Centre and gave shoppers the opportunity to learn more about this student programme which challenges 9-19 year olds to design, build, test and race a miniature scale-model Formula 1 car of the future.

This prestigious competition has the support of the Formula One community and Bernie Ecclestone, who donated the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy and with a prize of a University scholarship alongside the trophy for the World Champions, it is a fiercely contested initiative which attracts the highest calibre of students achieving significant engineering excellence with the their F1 model cars.

Saturday�s event in Milton Keynes attracted thousands of interested schoolchildren and their parents. It gave them an insight into the excitement and fun which many students have experienced through their involvement in F1 in Schools, as well as having the opportunity to test their reaction times racing example F1 in Schools cars on the demonstration track.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, said of the event, �Taking the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge into theMilton Keynes shopping centre, on the same day that Red Bull Racing held their special celebrations exposed the programme to over 60,000 peoplecongregating in the city for a rare opportunity to see the championship-winning team up close in their home town. The Challenge was very popular with young and old alike and I have no doubt that we will be seeing more schools in the area introducing the programme in the coming months.�

�The appetite for Formula 1 is insatiable and our programme brings students closer to the sport, while also putting into practice many key areas of learning. We know that the programme can improve the skills of students, whether this is within specific academic subjects or the life and social skills needed for a successful career. We�re now seeing F1 in Schools participants enter F1 and other engineering sectors, either in full-time employment or work placements, as a direct result of their involvement in the programme. It is a very rewarding initiative for the students and we hope that being able to share the programme with the visitors to Milton Keynes on Saturday will encourage even more schools to become involved.�

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about futurecareers.Students are given a brief to design a model compressed airpowered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. Students can register to participate at www.f1inschools.co.uk.

SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT To HOST F1 IN SCHOOLS UK CHAMPIONS AT FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:50:11 GMT

SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT TO HOST 2012 F1 IN SCHOOLS UK CHAMPIONS AT FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX

The 2012 F1 in Schools UK Champions will receive an unforgettable prize courtesy of Silverstone Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix. The victorious student team will be presented with tickets to one of the top events in the UK sporting calendar and will be able to watch all the action trackside on July 8^th next year.

The winners in each of the 2012 F1 in Schools UK National Finals categories - F1 Class, Bloodhound Class and Rookie Class winners, will be at this prestigious occasion at the world-famous Silverstone circuit. They will have competed at intense regional finals at venues around the UK before reaching the National Finals which will be held at the Big Bang Science Fair at the NEC in Birmingham in March. After two days of exciting competition and scrutiny of an expert judging panel, the winners will be crowned at the end of the event and will be able to look forward to July to enjoy the fruits of their success cheering on the British drivers at Silverstone.

Formula 1 is the inspiration behind F1 in Schools, the Formula One-based competition which challenges students to design, build, test and race a scale-model Formula 1 car, forming a team and using many of the processes and skills employed by the personnel within the Formula 1 teams competing in the Championship. The students create a team uniform and identity, develop marketing campaigns and car livery designs as well as engineering their race car from a small block of balsa wood. Just as in the real world of Formula 1 there are strict rules and regulations, while the research and development employed by the students mirrors those used in their F1 factories including wind tunnel testing, 3D cam modelling and CFD aerodynamics analysis.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, is grateful to Silverstone Circuits for supporting the programme, saying, �Visiting the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix is the best prize that the winning F1 in Schools teams could have. They will have spent many months, and in some cases, years, perfecting their race cars for the F1 in Schools competition, so seeing the real F1 cars racing will undoubtedly be a highlight for them. Silverstone has generously donated prizes for the last few years and we are very pleased that they are continuing to support us, as I know from previous years� winners that they have one of the best experiences of their lives at the Grand Prix.�

Silverstone Circuit has also linked with F1 in Schools to provide Regional Finalists with an exclusive ticket opportunity with the F1 in Schools Minibus offer, giving students and teachers or parents an advantageous discounted group rate for Practice and Qualifying days of the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix.

Enter your F1 in Schools Team into the National Science & Engineering Competition before 31st Oct

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:50:15 GMT

Enter your F1 in Schools Team into the National Science & Engineering Competition via an online entry form before Monday 31 October 2011
The National Science & Engineering Competition runs between the 15^th and 16^th March at the Big Bang Fair 2012 held at the Birmingham NEC. Any 11-18 year old UK resident in full time secondary education (including home education) can enter the National Science & Engineering Competition. Projects from all areas of science, technology, engineering and maths created in lessons or as part of a club and those carried out by individuals or teams in their own time are all eligible.
The National Science & Engineering Competition operates with two separate streams, one for science and mathematics and another for engineering and technology. On the online entry form you will be asked to tick a box identifying whether your entry is for science/maths or engineering/technology. Projects are judged within their stream and age category, i.e. those in Junior Science/Maths will only compete against others within that same group, and they will not be judged against, for example, those in Junior Engineering/Technology or Intermediate Science/Maths etc. In the same way, all the core prizes will be offered within streams and age categories. The engineering/technology category focuses on projects based on concept, design, development and manufacture which fits perfectly with your F1 in Schools cars.
To enter your teaminto the National Science & Engineering Competition, please follow the link below to register on the Big Bang Fair website: http://regional.thebigbangfair.co.uk/nsec/the_competition/online_entry_form.cfm

Pride of Britain Awards 2011: Llew Davies named Teacher Of The Year for F1 twist to science

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:58:27 GMT

Pride of Britain Awards 2011: Llew Davies named Teacher Of The Year for F1 twist to science

Inspirational Llew Davies is a self-confessed �big kid� who puts education in the fast lane, delivering outstanding teaching with a Formula 1 twist.

The 29-year-old has helped to transform Bangor�s Ysgol Cae Top primary school, allowing it to achieve its best ever inspection report, while still finding time to steer pupils to victory in a national science competition.

Llew led the nine and 10-year-olds to victory in the F1 In Schools contest. Their gas-powered mini racing car beat off competition from secondary school students, racing around a 20-metre track in just 0.7 seconds.

�It was a really cool project,� says Llew. �We broke the record for the high schools, and came first in Wales and second in the UK. We�ve entered for the past three years and came top three every time.�

The Year Five pupils are certainly used to taking part in unusual projects. Whether it�s a volcano experiment erupting red paint all over the classroom, or office chair races across the gym to teach velocity, Mr Davies� lessons are always entertaining and informative.

�We obviously do sensible stuff too,� he says. �But I think it�s more interesting to teach things hands-on.

�When I was at school there was a lot of sitting down listening to the teacher and it was boring. You always remember doing something different at school.�

And Llew�s adoring pupils are unanimous in stating that he�s the teacher they �will never forget�.

The rugby-mad Welshman says: �I love teaching and I love children, probably because I am a big kid myself.�

But it�s not just the youngsters who love Llew. He has also helped boost standards across the whole school, resulting in its best ever ratings from inspectors Estyn (the Welsh equivalent of Ofsted) since he joined.

In 2009, the school was awarded seven �outstanding� grade ones, the highest level obtainable and the first time Ysgol Cae Top had achieved such an accolade.

Head teacher Rhys Howard Hughes says: �More important than the inspection results though is the fact that the children want to go to Mr Davies� class.

�They have fun, feel safe and are happy in the learning environment created.�

Colleague Eirian Kelly also praised Llew�s teaching. �He is like a magnet and draws out a longing to do well from all his pupils,� she explains.

And the school is at the forefront of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), thanks to Llew�s commitment to running after-school computer clubs.

He says: �The kids grow up using computers and some of them are better than the teachers. I�ve even got them making the school website.�

Llew, from Anglesey, remains modest about his success, though. �I take it all with a pinch of salt,� he says. �No one gets these achievements on their own.�

BERNIE ECCLESTONE PRESENTS HIS TROPHY TO NEWLY CROWNED 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:40:39 GMT

BERNIE ECCLESTONE PRESENTS HIS TROPHY TO NEWLY CROWNED 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS

Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO, Formula One Management, presented the newly crowned 2011 F1 in Schools� World Champions with the trophy which he commissioned especially for this global educational initiative, meeting the winning Australian team, Pentagliders, in the paddock at the Singtel Formula 1� Singapore Grand Prix.

The 2011 F1 in Schools World Champions were delighted to meet Ecclestone and receive their trophy, with Team Manager of Pentagliders, Amy Winter, saying, �We are so proud to have been presented with our trophy by Mr Ecclestone, who is such a legendary personality in Formula 1. Visiting the paddock at the Singapore Grand Prix was an awesome prize anyway, but this moment is truly special for all of us and I don�t think we�ll ever forget it!

�When Mr Ecclestone held the trophy above my head I was a bit worried that he might drop it, as it is very heavy, but luckily he didn�t. We gave him one of our merchandising items, which was a stress ball in the shape of Australia and suggested that he could use it whenever he was stressed. I�m sure he has a high pressure job, so maybe he will use it. As well as presenting the trophy to us he autographed our winning F1 in Schools model car and our portfolio, so these will be very cherished items now. We have had such an exciting time, it�s been amazing.�

Bernie Ecclestone has been a long-time supporter of F1 in Schools, commissioning an impressive glass trophy to be given to the World Champions each year. Last year Ecclestone visited the F1 in Schools World Finals event when it was held in Singapore, saying of the programme, �It is super, super for the kids, it�s really great and it gets them interested in Formula One and a lot of adults as well are asking what this (F1 in Schools) is all about.� He was also supportive of the initiative�s focus on engineering, saying, �It�s magic. These guys will go somewhere, for sure,� and he also believes they will end up in Formula One, adding, �Yes, for sure, absolutely, they get exposure, people know them and they will get a good position.�

Pentagliders, from Brooks High School, Tasmania lifted the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy and were crowned 2011 F1 in Schools� World Champions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Wednesday. The Pentagliders team with 18-year-old team members Tristan McCarthy, Amy Winter and Nathan Clark and Jack Ball, 17, fought off intense competition in this global student technology challenge, beating 22 teams from Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and the Middle East to be crowned World Champions and win coveted Automotive and Motorsport Engineering degree scholarships at City University London.

The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge is contested in 34 countries around the world, with 17,000 students participating in the competition. The Australian team had won through Regional Finals and a National Final in their home country to book their places in the World Finals held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to coincide with the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix being held this weekend.

The essence of the F1 in Schools challenge is for teams of students to research, design, test, manufacture and race a miniature Formula One car, using some of the advanced technology employed within the F1 teams in the real world. All the teams competing this week have spent hundreds of hours producing their models in their pursuit of beating their competitors to claim the World Champions crown. The event took place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 19th � 21st September with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters including the Malaysian Ministry of Education, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, City University London, Denford Limited, Sepang International Circuit and Hilton Racing.

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Picture shows: Pentagliders from Brooks High School, Tasmania, the newly crowned 2011 F1 in Schools World Champions, being presented with the F1 in Schools Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy by Bernie Ecclestone. Left to right: Jack Ball, Tristan McCarthy, Bernie Ecclestone, Amy Winter, and Nathan Clarke.

Second picture left to right: Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, Jack Ball, Tristan McCarthy, Bernie Ecclestone, Amy Winter, and Nathan Clarke.

ESSEX STUDENT TEAM REPEATS AWARD SUCCESS AT 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:24:29 GMT

SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT HOSTS 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS GIFT EXCHANGE EVENT

Sepang International Circuit hosted a Gift Exchange Welcome event for the 2011 F1 in Schools� World Finals today. The event kicks off the start of this prestigious annual student initiative and is the first time that all the students congregate before an intense three days of competition for the Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Champions trophy and coveted Motorsport and Automotive Engineering scholarships to City University London.

The Gift Exchange Welcome event is a unique feature of F1 in Schools World Finals. The 23 teams of 200 students from 17 countries vying for the World Champions crown were taken by Police escort to the Sepang International Circuit at the start of the competition. Over 200 students, aged from 14 to 19 years met in the SIC Media Centre and welcomed to the impressive Formula One race circuit by Arvin Randahwa, Assistant Manager, Marketing, SIC and Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools.

The students were treated to an exclusive tour of the state-of-the-art circuit, including Paddock Club, the winners� podium, race control, time keeping, the Royal Suite and the Roof Top viewing. After plenty of photo opportunities of these facilities, a coach tour of the circuit with stop-offs on the grid and at key points on the track gave the F1 in Schools competitors a close-up view of this unique circuit with its sweeping corners and long, wide straights.

The warm welcome from Sepang continued with the students heading to the Chequered Flag Café for the Gift Exchange lunch. Each of the teams brings along token gifts representative of their country to give to each of the other competing teams. Shortbread, Irish shamrocks, boomerangs and F1 car shaped stress balls were among the gifts exchanged. With the opportunity to meet all their rivals and the first day of competition imminent the lunch was a mix of lively chatter and nervous tension. After lunch, the hospitality from SIC continued for the students with a visit to the circuit museum rounding off the day.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, is grateful for Sepang�s contribution to the 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals saying, �We are delighted that Sepang International Circuit hosted our annual Gift Exchange event and we value their support of the F1 in Schools programme. A trip to the awe-inspiring facility which is home to the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been a very special occasion for the students competing in our competition and I know that they were all blown away by the place.

�Just visiting the circuit would be a treat for any motorsport fan, but to go behind the scenes with a look at race control, the media centre and time-keeping as well as an exclusive tour of the circuit, is a privilege for these students and I know it has been a day to remember for them. Our thanks go to Dato Razlan Razali, CEO of the circuit, Arvin and everyone at Sepang International Circuit for making this possible.�

The event takes place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur from 19^th � 21^st September with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters including the Malaysia Ministry of Education, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, City University London, Denford Limited, Sepang International Circuit and Hilton Racing.

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GARY ANDERSON RETURNS TO SEEK ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE AT 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:37:55 GMT

GARY ANDERSON RETURNS TO SEEK ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE AT 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS

Gary Anderson, one of Formula 1��s most prolific engineers, returns as Chair of Judges at the prestigious annual F1 in Schools� World Finals, readying his marking sheet for the 2011 event to be held next week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This much-loved personality of the pitlane is passionate about this global educational initiative and believes that among the students there will be the next Adrian Newey. Anderson�s contribution is significant; he brings three decades of experience within Formula 1, understanding the attributes and skills needed to succeed in top level motorsport.

Anderson became involved with F1 in Schools last year, taking on the unenviable task of Chair of Judges and quickly making it his own, putting the students at ease so that he could get the best from them, resolving technical regulation queries with diplomacy and ensuring fair play in every element of the judging process. He says of the task, �There are so many elements to the judging � it�s not just the car design � so it is quite difficult. But that�s not dissimilar to Formula 1 itself, you need to get everything right to succeed, from the financing and marketing through to the car design and manufacturing.�

The standards of work presented to the team of 30 judges by the 23 teams of students, ranging in age from 14 to 19 years and representing 17 nations, is consistently high and as Anderson notes, �these students have grasped complex subjects with incredible detail�. He is particularly impressed with the commitment that the students have for the project, saying, �the amount of work that these teams put into the competition is phenomenal and their determination to take on the challenge is amazing, it takes over their life. It can be cross-referenced to Formula 1 where everyone within the sport is totally committed, living and breathing it. It�s great to see the students get so engrossed and passionate. They are all winners to me.�

The affable Irishman sees F1 in Schools playing an important role in providing future generations of engineers, enthusing, �it�s this type of environment which breeds the future top technical directors, with its focus on achieving results in a complex engineering challenge. F1 needs the calibre of people that we�re seeing at an early stage of their career in F1 in Schools we�ve already seen past competitors move into F1. �F1 is very tough to get into�, says Anderson, �and it�s not just qualifications you need, the door needs to be open, whether you are an engineer or a driver. You need the skills and to believe in yourself, but you must also have something to sell. F1 in Schools is gaining recognition and will help a student to stand out from peers and increase their chances of entry into a very competitive environment.�

Anderson envies the opportunity the students have in school today, contrasting it to his experience, where his route to putting engineering learning into practice was to work on the lighting and stage sets for the school pantomime. �Without a doubt I would have been up for the challenge presented by F1 in Schools if it had been offered when I was at school�, he says. �We didn�t have the sort of equipment that these students have access to, but I know if I�d been given the chance I�d have been designing and building my own model race car for this competition.�

The 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals Chair of Judges is eager to see the new crop of students competing at the World Finals. �Whatever country they have come from, whatever environment they learn in, they all have the same goal which is to be as successful as they can in rising to the challenge presented by F1 in Schools. I�m sure I�ll see some very innovative designs, some creative approaches to team marketing and graphic displays, some very advanced thinking behind the engineering of the cars, but I know I will see total dedication and passion from every single one of the students and that�s what makes this so special.�

The event takes place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 19^th � 21^st September with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters including the Malaysian Ministry of Education, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, City University London, Denford Limited, Sepang International Circuit and Hilton Racing

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Botwnnog students fly the flag for Wales as they race to Malaysia for F1 in Schools World Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:23:45 GMT

Botwnnog students fly the flag for Wales as they race to Malaysia for 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals

The honour of representing Wales at the forthcoming 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals is very important to five Botwnnogstudents who will be travelling to Malaysia next week to compete in this prestigious global educational competition. The Welsh speaking 16 year olds from Ysgol Botwwnog, a team named Fflam, won through Regional Finals to compete at the UK National Finals where they were second overall and Wales National Champions. They now face the ultimate challenge of racing against 22 teams from 17 different countries for the 2011 F1 in Schools World Champions title. This crown also brings with it the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy and coveted Motorsport and Automotive Engineering degree scholarships at City University London.

Fflam Team Manager, Steffan Jones, says of the team�s success so far, �It means a lot to us to be Welsh champions as we�re very proud of our country and having the opportunity to represent Wales at an international level, in the company of students from around the globe, gives us the chance to promote Wales as a country in its own right, rather than just as part of the UK.�

The F1 in Schools World Finals take place from 19 � 21 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Each team of between three and six students forms their own Formula 1 team to design, build, test and race a miniature F1 car of the future. They bring together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the World Finals each team will bring along a pit display, three identical cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges. The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Finals at 1.020 seconds

Jones explains, �There is no other competition like this one, which encompasses so many different areas and skills. Some of our team are interested in engineering, but others were attracted by the creative elements and for me, as I�m looking to go into a management career, I could see the values of being the leader of the programme and learning skills which would be useful for my future.

�We�ve linked with local, regional and countrywide businesses to secure funding and also practical support, both of which have been really valuable to us. Our car was painted in the paintshop of the local RAF base, RAF Valley in Anglesey, (where Prince William is based) which is usually used to paint their planes. Axis Precision, a local CNC Milling company, gave us our wheels and axles for free, which was very helpful too and we have linked with Bangor University who provided the resources for us to manufacture our front wing. We also have a lot of sponsors who have been very supportive; all of them are Welsh companies, as we wanted to keep our nationality very strong as we�re representing Wales.We'd like to thank every company and individuals that have helped us, as we couldn�t do this without them.�

Jones and his team mates are looking forward to their Asian trip, saying, �The project has taken over our lives and we�ve spent most of our summer working on it. Since the UK National Finals we�ve made lots of improvements to our car and our aim is to do well in Malaysia. Last year�s Welsh champions, Team Zenith, won an award, so we�d like to improve on their success. Winning is important, but having talked to Zenith, I think the whole week of the World Finals will be amazing. They�ve said it will be an experience we�ll never forget. The pressure of the competition will be intense, but we�ll also meet so many students from different backgrounds, in a country which we�ve never been to before and, as a bonus, we�ll go to a Formula 1 Grand Prix.�

This unique student challenge is the largest global educational initiative promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It now takes place in 34 countries around the world, with an estimated 18000 schools competing. For further information visit www.f1inschools.com

ESSEX STUDENTS FORFEIT SUMMER HOLIDAYS FOR RACE TO F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS TITLE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:30:14 GMT

ESSEX STUDENTS FORFEIT SUMMER HOLIDAYS FOR RACE TO F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS TITLE

Five Essex students have missed out on a long, leisurely summer holiday, but they are not complaining. In the race to win the F1 in Schools� World Champions crown, this team of 17-year-olds from St. John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford, have been meeting up in their school classroom throughout the holidays as they prepare for the biggest week of their lives, travelling to Malaysia�s capital, Kuala Lumpur, to compete at the F1 in Schools World Finals.

Emily Latham, Anna MacBride, Michael Smith, Edward Talboys and Timothy Tillett are the brains behind Dynamic, one of the 23 teams who will by vying for a very special prize of Automotive and Motorsport Engineering university scholarships to City University London and the prestige of lifting the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy in this Formula 1� linked global educational challenge.

The Dynamic spokesperson and Resources Manager for the team, Anna MacBride explains, �Making a racing car out of balsa wood and creating a team to go with it may sound simple, but it�s not. There�s so much more to F1 in Schools than this. Everything has to be created from scratch, following tight rules and regulations. The car is designed on 3D CAD software, just as they do in Formula 1 teams, then it has to be tested, before we manufacture it and test it again. Alongside this, we put together a team identity with branding which goes through every aspect: our portfolio of work, team uniforms, merchandise and graphic display. Not forgetting the need to secure sponsorship, this is a major task.

�It�s a very time-consuming project for all of us and we�ve lived and breathed F1 in Schools for years now, but it�s addictive, we enjoy the challenge of competing and, working towards our goal of winning so much that we�re prepared to give up our holiday time and after school hours. We all know that it�s good to do this from an educational perspective, but for us, it�s rising to the challenge and seeing whether we can create the best F1 in Schools team that makes it worthwhile.�

MacBride says of the long journey the team have been on to try and take the title at the World Finals, �It all started over three years ago when we entered a team for the first time in F1 in Schools. We competed at the South East Regional Final but although we didn�t make it through to the Nationals we were already hooked on the challenge.

We entered again in 2010 and won a place at the National Finals. The competition at the Nationals was really tough and everyone�s cars were really well designed, but amazingly, we won overall which meant we could go to the World Finals in Singapore later that year. It was a fantastic experience and we were really proud to win the Williams F1 Best Verbal Presentation award. When we got back we talked about doing F1 in Schools for another year. It didn�t take us long to decide we�d give it another crack. After winning at our Regional Final again we were taken aback when we successfully defended our National title and were confirmed for the World Finals this year.

�Preparing for this year�s event has probably been even more nerve-wracking and stressful as we know how difficult it is to win, but we�re very determined to take the title, so we�ve spent all the time we can on the project. Since winning in March we�ve put in a tremendous amount of work improving every aspect from the car design and livery through to the graphics, the team uniforms and the marketing.

�Have we done enough to win? We just don�t know. We�ve teamed up with industry much more this time which has helped us in various areas. We have a special finish to our car which reduces drag and hopefully that is going to surprise the other teams. We�ve also been linking with City University to do testing with high speed cameras which analyse the car movement in a high degree of detail. Working with Olympic Sign Services we�ve been able to improve the standards of our graphics too. So we�ve think we�ve upped our game all round, but only time will tell when we get to Malaysia. �

The F1 in Schools World Finals take place from 19 � 21 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Each team of between three and six students brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the World Finals each team will bring along a pit display, three identical cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges. The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Finals at 1.020 seconds.

BRITISH STUDENTS PREPARE TO WIN AT F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2011

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:42:17 GMT

BRITISH STUDENTS PREPARE TO WIN AT F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2011

Giving up the summer holiday and having little spare time for leisure has been a necessity for three British teams of students who will travel to Malaysia next month for the F1 in Schools� World Finals 2011, an event which brings together 23 teams to compete for the Bernie Ecclestone Trophy and University scholarships in this leading global educational initiative. Welsh team, Fflam from Botwnnog School, Gwynedd; Scotland�s team, C-Force from Craigroyston School, Edinburgh and English team Dynamic from St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford will be flying the flag for Great Britain and are all eager to bring home the coveted World Champions trophy.

Each team is hoping that their unique design of scale model Formula 1� car of the future will be a world beater, but they also know that the competition will be tough with all teams vying for the title. The British teams have been working for nearly a year on their designs with an impressive amount of research and innovation put into their models.

The Chelmsford team, Dynamic, turned to City University, London for help with their wind-tunnel testing, putting their 15cm long balsa wood model into the aerodynamic testing facility usually reserved for prototype road and race cars.

Akin to the real world of Formula 1, the teams seek sponsorship to finance their programme and Fflam has taken a novel approach to this. The team logo appeared on the doors of Osian Pryce and Lester Williams rally car in the Cambrian Rally and the Wales Rally GB, putting the team�s name in front of potential sponsors and the local motorsport scene.

C-Force has benefited from a recent mention in Scottish parliament with Colin Keir, MSP for Edinburgh Western, recently lodging a parliamentary motion congratulating the team. He said: "The degree of skill and precision performed by these pupils is outstanding. What we're potentially seeing here is emerging young talent in engineering, which is good news for the industry. I congratulate Craigroyston High School and the pupils of the C-Force team for getting involved in the project and looking at science and engineering in a practical, dynamic and fun way."

Government and industry recognise that Britain needs more engineers and F1 in Schools is designed to introduce students to the principles using the popularity of Formula 1. �Alumni� from the initiative have certainly proved its success with students working at Formula 1 teams and an F1 engine manufacturer, and others choosing to take engineering-based courses at Universities and Colleges.

Each team of between three and six students brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the World Finals each team will bring along a pit display, 3 identical cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges. The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Finals at 1.020 seconds.

The F1 in Schools World Finals 2011 take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 19 � 21^st September. For further information visit www.f1inschools.com.

F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2011 TO BE HELD IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:51:58 GMT

F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2011 TO BE HELD IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Official endorsement from the Malaysian Ministry of Education

F1 in Schools is pleased to announce that the 2011 Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge World Finals will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this year, 19^th � 21^st September. The event is privileged to receive official endorsement from the Malaysian Ministry of Education.

The largest global educational initiative, F1 in Schools will be staging its seventh World Finals and is expecting to welcome 23 teams from 17 countries, with representation from all four continents. This year�s hotel and venue for the competitive element of the World Finals will be the Doubletree by Hilton in Kuala Lumpur.

F1 in Schools first took place in the United Kingdom in 1999, before becoming a national programme the following year. It has expanded across the globe since this time, enjoying year-on-year international growth and is now accessible to over 15 million students in 34 countries.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, says of today�s announcement, �This will be the second time that the World Finals have been held in Malaysia, with our first visit in 2008 proving to be highly successful. We are delighted that we have received official endorsement from the Ministry for Education in Malaysia and with their support we are anticipating another very popular and well-staged event and we know that the students who have won through to the World Finals from their National events will have the trip of a lifetime when they arrive in this beautiful country. There are over 800 schools engaged in F1 in Schools in Malaysia so home grown competition will be even stronger this year!�

�It is always our aim to tie in our World Finals with a Formula 1 Grand Prix and with the proximity of Malaysia to Singapore we are able to offer the students the add-on of a trip to the Singapore Grand Prix.�

The F1 in Schools World Finals have been previously held in Australia, UK, Malaysia and Singapore. At each event, over the course of the three days the teams are brought together for the biggest challenge of their life, competing for coveted automotive and motorsport engineering university scholarships to City University London and the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy.

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Technology. Students are given a brief to design a model compressed air powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM engineering techniques. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the World Finals each team will bring along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a verbal presentation for the judges.

The F1 in Schools World Finals take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters including the Malaysia Ministry of Education, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, and City University London.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Alison Hill
Press Officer, F1 in Schools
ID PR & Marketing
Tel:	+44 (0)1327 856060
Mob:	+44 (0)7710 306588
Email:	alison@id-pr.co.uk

FREE MCLAREN BOOK FOR THE NEXT 100 F1 CLASS TEAMS TO REGISTER

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:43:35 GMT

100 McLaren F1 books up for grabs for the next 100 F1 class teams that register for the UK regional finals in February...

McLaren F1 have kindly donated 100 fantastic hard back books which will be given to the next 100 teams that complete registration for the UK F1 Class Regional Finals which will take place in February 2012. For more information regarding the dates and venues of the regional finals please follow this link.

Register your team now for the UK F1 in Schools Regional Finals.

NB: Please note that a team registration must be COMPLETE in order to receive a McLaren book and only one book will be issued per school.

FERRARI CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE: Brightening the lives of the UK's Deserving Children

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:05:04 GMT

Following last year�s inaugural event at Silverstone Circuit, Ferrari North Europe once again joined forces with the British Racing Drivers‟ Club and Silverstone Circuit to give some of the nation‟s most deserving young people a very special experience.

Earlier today, 50 disabled, disadvantaged and seriously ill children, nominated by Variety Club, the Children‟s Charity and BEN, the automotive industry charity, each experienced the thrill of being driven around the iconic track in a fleet of Ferrari California sports cars. Their chauffeurs were professional drivers and talented young members from the BRDC‟s �SuperStars‟ scheme. Also taking the wheel were reigning BTCC champion and Fifth Gear front man Jason Plato and Pink Floyd drummer and noted Ferrari enthusiast Nick Mason.

The event was hosted by larger-than-life personality Mike Brewer, who currently presents Wheeler Dealers on Discovery Channel.

Lending their support were a number of other famous faces, including investigative journalist, presenter and Dancing On Ice runner up Donal MacIntyre and multi award winning sports presenter Steve Rider.

Also helping out was Variety Club ambassador and Miss England Alize Lily Mounter, making her first public appearance since being crowned last week.

Aged from seven upwards, the children had travelled from all over the UK to attend the Ferrari California Experience. All have displayed remarkable fortitude in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Some are battling illness; others are suffering personal bereavement but all had the chance to put their problems behind them and enjoy a truly unforgettable day.

Whilst each child was treated to a 15-minute passenger ride, their families were given unique access to the exclusive BRDC Clubhouse, which is decorated with evocative images of racing cars and memorabilia charting Silverstone‟s illustrious history.

Children also had the chance to break a record of their own as they all competed in a thrilling race organised by F1 in Schools. A second giant race track was also in situ courtesy of Hot Wheels. Whilst older ones enjoyed the latest PS3 games, younger members were entranced by top children‟s entertainers Smartie Artie.

On departing the children were each presented with a unique souvenir, a USB stick featuring footage from their own personal ride captured by an on-board camera.

Among those enjoying the day was 10-year-old Tom Blakemore from Halesowen in the West Midlands. Tom was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour in January 2010 but, thanks to pioneering treatment he received in the US, is now cancer-free. �Tom was actually invited last year but for obvious reasons couldn‟t make it,� said his mother Jayne. �The fact that 18 months later he is here to enjoy this brilliant event means the world to us. The look on the faces of Tom and the other children as they got out of their Ferrari is something I will remember for a long time.�

Commented Matteo Torre, Regional Manager of Ferrari North Europe: �This year‟s California Experience has exceeded even last year‟s inaugural event, consolidating its position as an integral part of FNE‟s CSR activity and one that we will build on year after year. I would like to publically thank all the partners whose generous donation of time and resources has helped create an unforgettable day for a group of extraordinary young people.�

F1 IN SCHOOLS� WINNERS REV UP FOR A MEMORABLE FORMULA 1� BRITISH GRAND PRIX EXPERIENCE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:15:43 GMT

F1 IN SCHOOLS� WINNERS REV UP FOR A MEMORABLE FORMULA 1� BRITISH GRAND PRIX EXPERIENCE

Excitement is building for winning teams from the 2011 F1 in Schools UK National Finals with the approach of the 2011 Formula 1� Santander British Grand Prix, as students prepare to experience a day to remember courtesy of Formula One Management and Silverstone Circuits. Throughout the Grand Prix weekend the student teams will have an opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and witness first-hand one of the most prestigious sporting events on the calendar.

Next Wednesday, July 6^th, Fflam from Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwlheli, Gwynedd, runners up in the National Finals who will be representing Wales at the World Finals later this year, and Fusion, a team from Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar, who finished third overall, will be guests of two Formula 1 teams and will be given exclusive access to the inner sanctum of Formula 1, the paddock and pits. This opportunity is extra-special this year, with Formula 1, for the first time, using the circuit�s state-of-the-art new Pit and Paddock Complex, the Silverstone Wing.

On Thursday, July 7^th, Fast Lane, the student from Ysgol Friars, Bangor, who took second place in the Bloodhound Class of the F1 in Schools National Finals in 2011, will have their chance to see behind the scenes of Formula 1 with a visit to the Silverstone Wing including a tour of a team�s garage, a �money-can�t buy� prize for this North Wales team as a reward for their efforts in the competition.

Practice day of the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix on Friday July 8th will be attended by two F1 in Schools teams. The youngest of the visitors to the event will be Team X-Dream, the Primary F1 in Schools National Champions from Ysgol Y Talwrn, Llangefni, and as a school with only 36 pupils, was the smallest to reach the National Finals, and after competing for three consecutive years finally took the title and realised their dream of visiting the Grand Prix. Team X-Dream will be joined by Dynamico, from Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk, who took second place in the Rookie Class of the F1 in Schools National Finals and won the award for the Best Engineered Car.

British drivers, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton and Paul Di Resta will be cheered on during qualifying and on race day by the reigning UK F1 in Schools National Champions, Dynamic, from St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex and DART Racing, Rookie Class winnners from PETROC, Barnstable, Devon. A trip to the Silverstone Wing for a garage tour with an F1 team will also be part of the prize for these two teams in this weekend to remember. On Sunday these two teams will be joined by Blur, the Bloodhound Class winners from Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire and they will also be treated to one of the most-sought after experiences, a visit to the F1 paddock on British Grand Prix race day and a tour of a Formula One team garage and hospitality.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, says of the forthcoming visit to the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix, �Firstly I must thank Formula One Management and Silverstone Circuit for their generous support of F1 in Schools with these prize trips for our winning students. There is no better finale to our National Finals than a chance to see Formula 1 �in the flesh� and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone is a truly special occasion, which I know will be an experience of a lifetime for these students.

�The Formula 1 teams and paddock has embraced F1 in Schools and their involvement with the competition is integral to its success. The students are impassioned by their glimpse of the inner workings of the F1 teams and this helps us to achieve our ambitions of encouraging them to consider engineering as a career. We know that Silverstone weekend will be a resounding success for the UK F1 in Schools programme.�

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Students are given a brief to design a model compressed powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the National Finals each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges.

The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the F1 Class cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Championships. Younger students design, build and race a Bloodhound car, linking with the upcoming British attempt on the World Land speed record, with the Bloodhound SSC project. The current record is held by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, with a time of 0.620 seconds.

THE ULTIMATE DREAM REALISED: FROM STUDENT F1 COMPETITION TO THE REAL WORLD OF FORMULA ONE!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:45:56 GMT

THE ULTIMATE DREAM REALISED: FROM STUDENT F1 COMPETITION TO THE REAL WORLD OF FORMULA ONE!

�I wouldn�t have got this far without F1 in Schools�, says Matt Cruickshank, a 20 year-old student from Sydney, Australia, who has realised his ambition to work in Formula One. �My experience in the programme led me to secure a work placement at Red Bull Racing and I�m having the most amazing year with this World Championship-winning team. �

As an F1 in Schools �graduate� Matt is undertaking a year-long industrial placement with a Formula 1 team and credits the programme for giving him the skill set he needed to apply for and win a position with Red Bull Racing.

Matt�s journey began while he was at Barker College in Sydney, Australia. He was part of a student team which used space-age engineering software and industry-specification manufacturing machines to design, make and race a miniature F1 car of the future as part of the F1 in Schools programme, the world�s largest technology competition, accessible to over 15 million students.

Matt and his peers excelled so much in the competition that they earned the right to represent Australia at the 2008 F1 in Schools World Finals in Malaysia. There his team finished third outright, beating students from more than 20 other nations, and also picked up the Best Engineered Car Award.

�F1 in Schools brought out the passion I had for motor sport and engineering. It also gave me a unique insight into F1 and taught me a lot about the industry which was vital when I applied for this job�, says Matt from Red Bull Racing�s Milton Keynes HQ.

�F1 in Schools taught me general engineering skills, how to solve problems and showed me various ways to interpret rules and regulations and thinking outside the box. It also taught me a lot about how to work as a team to achieve goals which is important when working in industry. One of the most important areas F1 in Schools helped me with was presentation skills. It gave me practical experience with presenting in public and having interviews, both of which are key skills to have when applying for jobs.�

He adds, �When I was at school I always wanted to work in F1 but ultimately I saw it as a long term goal. I certainly never imagined working in F1 in my second year of university, let alone in one of the best teams in the paddock. It all came about in a very short period of time. If you had told me a year ago that I would be working for the world Champions of Formula 1 I probably wouldn�t have believed you.�

At Red Bull Racing Matt started off in an aerodynamic development team using wind tunnels and since then has moved on to the CFD department, using computational fluid dynamics to analyse the aerodynamics of the cars in a virtual environment. A typical day for Matt is spent simulating airflow over the race car using super computers, analysing the results and working with the aerodynamicists, �Fundamentally this is the same as the work the students do in F1 in Schools, but on a much bigger scale!� he explains.

�No day is ever the same. I work with a wide variety of people, mainly with aerodynamicists who design and scheme the part, and also the surfacing team and model designers who work with CAD to manufacture the parts. The work can be challenging but is also very rewarding. I have learned an amazing amount so far and continue to learn more each day.

�I thought I learnt a lot about engineering at University but the last six months have been unbelievable � from basic engineering skills to teamwork, everything I have learnt has been invaluable. I am very thankful to Red Bull Racing for giving me the opportunity to learn so much and get a unique view into Formula 1 and high performance engineering.�

The F1 in Schools programme certainly gave Matt the foundation for starting a career in Formula 1. Red Bull Racing Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, is a Patron of F1 in Schools and says, �This programme is all-encompassing and doesn�t just focus on the racing aspect of motorsport. The challenges of working as a team, designing, engineering analysis, manufacturing, testing, marketing as well as budgeting are all tested in F1 in Schools. Matt has proved the value of participating in F1 in Schools and I hope that the programme will continue to bring more students into professional motorsport.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, adds, �As the F1 in Schools programme develops and entrenches itself within industry and schools, we are seeing more and more students benefit from taking part. Our �graduates� have used the experience to direct their careers down a particular path, to win university places, to secure placements such as Matt has done and ultimately, to achieve their ambitions. I am sure we will see more students entering motorsport engineering and, in particular, Formula 1, as a result of their participation in F1 in Schools, across the globe�.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Alison Hill
Press Officer, F1 in Schools
ID PR & Marketing
Tel:	+44 (0)1327 856060
Mob:	+44 (0)7710 306588
Email:	alison@id-pr.co.uk

EDINBURGH STUDENTS INVITED TO REPRESENT SCOTLAND AT 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:27:54 GMT

It will be a day to remember for C-Force, a team of students from Craig Royston Community School, Edinburgh who celebrated being crowned Scottish National Champions at the Scottish National Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools Technology Challenge 2011 held last week at Adam Smith College in Fife.

The team�s success has won them an invitation to compete at the 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the week leading up to the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Their strong performance in this unique educational initiative resulted in them taking first place in the F1 Class of the competition and winning the Fastest F1 Car and Best Engineered Car Awards.

The team of 14-year-old boys from Craig Royston Community School was led by Team Manager and CAD Engineer, Tommy Page, with team members Stephen Ramsey, Graphics, Branding and Business Manager, and Connor McCormack, Manufacturing Engineer.

Four other student teams took home trophies at the Awards ceremony, with �The Upgrades� from Kilmarnock Academy topping the list winning three trophies, by taking first place in the Bloodhound Car Class, the award for the Fastest Bloodhound Car and Best Team Identity Award. � XL� from Knox Academy, Haddington, East Lothian took first place in the Rookie Class and the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award, while Speed Penguin from St. Mungos Academy, Glasgow were presented with the Perseverance in the face of Adversity Award. Force Kule, a sister team of the winning C-Force, also from Craig Royston Community School won the Innovative Thinking Award.

Bill Hutchison from Adam Smith College presented the trophies, and said of the F1 in Schools Scottish National Finals, �"This event was a resounding success attracting a great deal of interest from College staff and students all of whom were very impressed by the competence, professionalism and success of the competing teams of school pupils from all over the country.

�This event, and prior preparation activity by the competing teams, is a benchmark example of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Enrichment Programme which is based upon contextualise learning and integration of subject and core skills knowledge. This is especially important as we re-balance the National Economy as that will bring the need for a new generation of able, creative engineers and technologists. Today demonstrates that we are still a nation of the right stuff!"

Andrew Denford, Chairman and Founder of F1 in Schools said of this year�s entrants at the Scottish National Finals, �We�ve seen the cream of young engineering talent at this year�s finals and I�m sure that many of them will consider a career in industry, which makes me very proud. We are already seeing F1 in Schools �graduates� taking roles in the automotive and Formula One sectors, as well as using the initiative to stand out from the crowd in their efforts to win university places and, ultimately, positions within industry..�

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Technology. Students are given a brief to design a model compressed powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the National Finals each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges.

The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the F1 Class cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Championships.Younger students design, build and race a Bloodhound car, linking with the upcoming British attempt on the World Land speed record, with the Bloodhound SSC project. The current record is held by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, with a time of 0.620 seconds.

The F1 in Schools National Finals take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. F1 in Schools thanks Tata, Tata Steel, Denford Limited, The Transformation Trust, Jaguar, Adam Smith College, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Bloodhound SSC, Dassault Systèmes Solidworks, City University London, Tomorrow�s Engineers, the Design and Technology Association and Autosport International.

2011 SCOTTISH NATIONAL FINALS AWARD WINNERS

Scottish National Champions 2011

F1 Class Winners sponsored by TATA

C-Force � Craig Royston Community High School, Edinburgh

Bloodhound SSC Class Winners sponsored by Project Bloodhound

The Upgrades � Kilmarnock Academy

Rookies Class sponsored by TATA

XL � Knox Academy, Haddington, East Lothian

Best Engineered Car sponsored by Jaguar

C-Force � Craig Royston Community High School, Edinburgh

Fastest F1 Car sponsored by Denford

C-Force � Craig Royston Community High School, Edinburgh (1.169 seconds)

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Car sponsored by Denford

The Upgrades � Kilmarnock Academy (0.806 seconds)

Best Team Sponsorship & Marketing sponsored by KHP Consulting

XL � Knox Academy, Haddington, East Lothian

Innovative Thinking Award sponsored by IET

Force Kule � Craig Royston Community High School, Edinburgh

Best Team Identity sponsored by F1 in Schools

The Upgrades � Kilmarnock Adacemy

Perseverance in the face of adversity sponsored by F1 in Schools

Speed Penguin � St. Mungos Academy, Glasgow

ENTER NOW - Bloodhound SSC Class at Goodwood Festival of Speed

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 09 May 2011 10:43:07 GMT

As a Design & Technology teacher with 23 years of classroom experience, I fear we are losing sight of THE ELEMENT in our young students. This is what Sir Ken Robinson refers to (in his book THE ELEMENT; HOW FINDING YOUR PASSION CHANGES EVERYTHING) as the place where the things we love to do, and the things we are good at come together.

Far too often I have seen the creative instinct in many students squeezed out firstly by other subjects deemed �more important, and secondly by the demands of a restrictive curriculum simply aimed at a rote-learned examination.

The F1 in Schools Challenge is unique.

I have seen it turn on the creative light in students so often it never fails to bring a smile to my face. Here in the UAE we have barely completed our 1st year since the project arrived in Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. We are about to send teams to our 2nd World Championships, have already secured three world awards (including 2nd overall in 2010) and have over 100 schools registered and 82 currently active teams. This is not entirely of our own making, I believe it is because wherever we go, whatever school assembly we give, I look out and see the creative light coming on in young minds and that smile appear across faces which says �at last, I have found a project which will allow me to find my own �element��.

Regardless I have never experienced a project which cuts across so may areas of the school curriculum. Science, Technology, Design and Manufacturing are clearly obvious. But what about the life-skills of organisation, teamwork, meeting deadlines, responsibility to others and verbal presentation skills? These are skills our young people will need for the rest of their lives and are also an important part of being successful with the F1 in Schools Challenge.

The Bloodhound deregulated class gives students who choose to take part even more opportunity to express their creative imagination. It throws off the constraints of the F1 Class car and allows for that creative instinct to run wild. The same creative instinct that allowed my 4year old children to make imaginary robots from cardboard boxes, which wake you up in the morning and bring you breakfast!

It is simply about the fastest car. The other components of presentation, branding, sponsorship and portfolio are not required. Let your creative and innovative juices flow!!!! Innovation and performance are at the heart of this challenge, and again, play a vital part in all aspects of the challenge should students wish to progress through the other classes of competition over a longer time span.

For Goodwood Festival of Speed we plan to open up the event to all ages (Dads included!) but we wont have time to handle the presentations and displays -its simply about the fastest car !

Don Sankey
F1 in Schools Manager
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi

Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker puts his reactions to the test during a visit to Denford Ltd

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:15:06 GMT

Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker put his reaction time to the test in an F1 in Schools race when he visited Denford�s new purpose built facility in Brighouse earlier today. Denford Ltd has been based in Brighouse for over 60 years and recently moved into the new purpose built factory on Armytage Road. Mr Whittaker was given a guided tour of the new factory and offices by Andrew Denford, Chief Executive of Denford Ltd and Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools before taking him on in a head to head race on the specially designed 20 metre track used by F1 in Schools teams as part of the competition. Whittaker beat Denford with the faster reaction time to win the race.

Of the work that Denford and F1 in Schools do Whittaker said "Andrew's introduction to the F1 in Schools challenge is an incredibly exciting project that covers 38 countries worldwide and 15,000 schools. It is a British idea, a Brighouse idea, and is created to engage young people into not just Formula One� but into engineering and covers subject�s right across the curriculum. Denford's has 26 employees manufacturing exclusively in the UK and they have some great products that are sold and exported overseas on the back of the F1 in schools. It is engaging children which is important and I am incredibly impressed by what I have seen today,"

Denford continues to focus on the educational market and to invest in the company�s manufacturing facilities. We recently installed a new production facility and trained our skilled fitters, electricians and design engineers in �workplace continuous manufacturing strategies� such as �Kaizen� and �5S�. Mr Whittaker was given a tour of the new manufacturing facilities and introduced to the new manufacturing techniques.

Andrew Denford said of Whittaker�s visit �We are delighted that Craig made time in his busy schedule to visit our new facility and with the 7^th F1 in Schools World Finals being held in Malaysia in September it was a fantastic opportunity for Craig to learn more about the global success of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge of which Denford are the proud founders and sponsors. As Craig sits on the Education Select Committee at Westminster this was a great opportunity for us to gain his support.�

Octane Racing to Represent Ireland in F1 in Schools� Technology Challenge World Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:18:53 GMT

Octane Racing from Dundalk Grammar School, have been declared the overall winners of the 2011 F1 in Schools Technology Challenge, powered in Ireland by the Irish Computer Society at the National Finals held in Griffith College Dublin today.

Team members Niall Donnolly, (Project Manager/Sponsorship and Marketing), Adam Matthews (Design Engineer), Kevin O�Malley (Manufacturing Engineer), Daniel Finnamore (Co-Design Engineer and Communications Manager), Daniel McCarthy-Edwards (Resource Manager) and Rollo Konig-Brock (Graphic and Web Designer) were coordinated by teacher Scott Nowell. The team fought off fierce competition from 23 other finalist teams from all over Ireland to claim the National Title and trophy as well as the opportunity to represent Ireland in the 2011 World Finals in Malaysia in September. The overall winners receive �2,000 in prize money.

Work for the 2011 Finals began last September with schools registering their interest in competing. Intense competition followed with 600 students representing 150 second-level schools from across the country battling their way through the various stages of the competition to reach the National Finals.

In addition to racing head to head, the competing teams were judged on the quality of engineering, portfolio, resource management, marketing, graphic design and sponsorship activities and on a verbal presentation of their work.

�Congratulations to all the teams who took part in this year�s competition. The standards were exceptionally high and it is always great to see how enthusiastic the students are about the competition� said ICS Skills CEO Jim Friars.

This is Dundalk Grammar School�s fourth year in the competition and second consecutive winning of the National Finals.

Octane Racing will now progress to the World Finals which will be held in Malaysia in September where they will compete against national winners from 31 countries from around the world.

Note to Editors:

About F1 in Schools�

Working in teams of between three and six, each student is assigned roles. The team prepares a business plan and, using 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, designs a Formula One� car of the future. Aerodynamics are analysed for drag coefficiency in a virtual reality wind tunnel using Computational Fluid Dynamics Software (CFD). Using 3D CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software, the team can evaluate the most efficient machining strategy to make the car.

The Formula 1 international competition has this year challenged 7 million students across 32 countries to design, build and race compressed air-powered model F1 cars.

Press Contact:

Éilis Fallon, Marketing & Communications Assistant, Irish Computer Society/ICS Skills

Ph: 01 775 3001/ 087 914 2670 Email: eilis@ics.ie Web: www.ics.ie

Leona Gregory, Marketing Executive, Irish Computer Society/ICS Skills

Ph: 01 775 3006/ 087 328 7234 Email: leona@ics.ie Web: www.ics.ie

ROB SMEDLEY JOINS F1 IN SCHOOLS PATRONS ROSTER

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:20:11 GMT

F1 in Schools, a global educational initiative, welcomes Rob Smedley, Race Engineer, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, to its growing list of patrons from the Formula 1 community. Smedley has been a loyal supporter of F1 in Schools for many years and has welcomed many of the World Finals teams into the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro garages at races.

Smedley says of becoming a patron for F1 in Schools, �I'm extremely proud to have been given this opportunity to support such a great initiative as F1 in Schools. As the current crop of engineers working in Grand Prix motor racing we should all be aware of the responsibility that we have in nurturing the future of our sport which rests in the hands of the young enthusiasts who aspire to one day occupy senior engineering positions within the teams. This talent needs to be supported and guided at such a crucial stage to ensure the correct development and F1 in Schools is doing just that. It is no surprise to see that all the major teams in Formula 1 are involved in this excellent programme.

�For the young people involved this is a great opportunity and one that should be grasped with both hands. It is a chance to learn and grow in an environment that reflects a modern day Formula 1 team. It's great that people are able to get involved in engineering from such a young age, the younger the better! Use the experience to its full potential and it can only be of benefit. Most of all, have fun.�

Smedley, a native of Middlesborough, England, studied mathematics and mechanical engineering at Loughborough University and after completing a Masters Degree started work in the motorsport industry, initially joining Peugeot as a suspension design engineer for the French manufacturer�s touring car team. His Formula 1 career began with the Jordan Grand Prix team and from there he moved to Ferrari, where he has achieved considerable success, and forming probably the most noted engineer-driver partnership in F1, working with Felipe Massa for over four years.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, welcomes Smedley as a Patron of F1 in Schools saying, �Rob has been a great champion of the work of F1 in Schools and has helped us to build some excellent relationships in the F1 paddock. He has always welcomed our students whenever possible and we�re always grateful for the time he gives them, showing them around and giving a unique insight into the inner workings of a top F1 team. As an engineer we value the knowledge and guidance he can give to our students and the initiative.�

Smedley joins a roster of patrons from the world of F1 which includes Adrian Newey, Ross Brawn, Mike Gascoyne, Martin Whitmarsh, James Allen, Norbert Haug (F1 in Schools Germany), Gary Anderson and Richard Cregan (both F1 in Schools Ireland).

WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL TEAM WINS PRIMARY FORMULA ONE TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:07:25 GMT

It was a Welsh lock-out in the 2011 Primary F1 in Schools National Finals last week, with student teams from three Welsh schools taking all three podium places. Team X-Dream, a team of Primary School students from Ysgol y Talwrn, Llangefni, celebrated winning the 2011 Primary Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge 2011, held at the Big Bang Science Fair, ICC Excel, London. This primary school version of the prestigious F1 in Schools initiative is now in its fourth year and is becoming increasingly popular with both school children and teachers.

The winning school, Ysgol Y Talwrn, with only 36 pupils, was the smallest to reach the National Finals, and after competing for three consecutive years were delighted to finally take the title. The team comprises Alaw Williams, Team Leader, Owain Roberts, Design Engineer, Harri Williams, Manufacturing Engineer, Sara Hughes, Manufacturing Engineer, Hannah Henderson, Graphic Designer and Mari Hughes, Resource Manager.

Team X-Dream�s Team Leader, Williams, said of winning, �It�s so amazing, we�re so lucky to be here and didn�t expect to win.� Mari Hughes added, �We�re hoping to carry this on to secondary school and win again!�. As part of the project the team were tasked with raising finance for the challenge, making £63 from selling their home made blackberry and apple jam, and over £1000 from a sponsored family bike ride. The team put tremendous effort into research for the project, including studying the aerodynamic shapes of F1 cars, visiting Santa Pod Raceway and being given a talk from Squadron Leader Egryn Huskisson from RAF Valley.

Runner Up to Team X-Dream was Need 4 Speed, a team from Ysgol Cae Top, Llangefni, who also won the Jaguar Best Engineered Car award with Team Dynamite from West Park Primary School, Port Talbot, in third place. Team Brent, West Winds Primary School, Newtownards celebrated having the quickest car on the track to win the Fastest Car Award, and collected the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award. The Innovative Thinking award was won by United Paradise from Richmond Park Primary School and the tiger-painted faces of St. Chad�s Tigers from St. Chad�s CE Primary School helped the team win the Best Team Identity award.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, Primary F1 in Schools said of the National Finals, �It�s been a great competition this year, with the children showing an amazing level of engineering understanding, putting in plenty of creative thinking and working together so well to produce excellent teamwork. We�re seeing very high standards of work from these youngsters and hope they will continue to participate through to the secondary level. I know from speaking with the tutors how valuable the project is for them and the benefits that they reap, so we hope that this stand of F1 in Schools will expand and go from strength to strength.�

Primary F1 in Schools is an expansion of the core F1 in Schools programme for students aged 11 � 19 years, which was launched ten years ago and now operates in 36 countries worldwide. After a two year pilot programme, the Primary F1 in Schools initiatives was taken to a national level and after a series of regional events the top 10 teams competed at these National Finals. The competition challenges students to design, manufacture and race a miniature compressed air-powered racing car, introducing them to engineering and the key STEM subjects in a very compelling and fun educational programme.

Full results of Primary F1 in Schools 2010 National Finals

UK Champions Team X-Dream, Ysgol y Talwryn, Llangefni

Runners Up and Best Engineered Car Award Need 4 Speed, Ysgol Cae Top, Llangefni

3rd place Team Dynamite, West Park Primary School, Port Talbot

Phoenix F1, Ysgol Cae Top, Upper Bangor

Best Team Identity Award Chad�s Tigers, St. Chad�s Primary School, Brighouse

Fastest Car Award and Team Brent, West Winds Primary School,

Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award Newtownards, N Ireland

Innovative Thinking Award United Paradise, Richmond Park Primary School, Carmarthen

GATESHEAD SCHOOL TEAM CROWNED GT IN SCHOOLS UK NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2011

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:47:39 GMT

G-MAC, a team of four students from Emmanuel College, Gateshead, celebrated winning the GT in Schools Sports Car Challenge at the Big Bang Science Fair in London today.

The Jaguar-supported educational initiative drew the very best of budding design engineering talent. With a high standard of entries the panel of expert judges from the automotive industry and from within education had a tough task to select a winning team. G-MAC impressed the judges in their approach to the task of designing, building and racing a GT car. The judges particularly praised the quality of the presentation of their work, both verbally and in a written portfolio. The team also won the Best Sales and Marketing Award with a well presented sales brochure and marketing strategy.

The team of students: Georgia Banks, Megan Peterson, Andrew Cooper and Jack Collier, had worked tirelessly on the project and were delighted to be rewarded with the top prize for their efforts. Megan Peterson from G-MAC said: �It�s been great to come away with the beautiful Jaguar trophy. We didn�t think we�d win as all the entries were so good. I think we impressed the judges with our design, our professional approach and our teamwork. It�s been hard work to do this challenge, but winning it has definitely made it worthwhile.�

Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations for Jaguar Land Rover, said of the GT in Schools National Finals: �Each year we see some excellent work from these very talented students. All the teams demonstrated an excellent understanding of the challenges faced in design engineering within the automotive sector and appreciate the enormous amount of work that goes into developing a new car.

�There are many parallels that can be drawn from the processes that the students use in this challenge and those which we employ in creating our award-winning Jaguar cars; I hope that we will see some of these students consider a career in the automotive industry as there are many bright young talents here who can help us to ensure a healthy future for the sector.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, commented: �GT in Schools is an excellent initiative for students to put into practice many areas of design and technology taught in school. This year�s finals has drawn together student teams with great ideas, stylish design and innovative engineering approaches that have impressed our judges. Congratulations to G-MAC on their success and to all the competitors for the effort they put into their entries.�

Five other teams won awards at the National finals. Runners up to G-MAC were the Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices from Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon, who also won the Apprentice Class and Best Engineered Car Awards. The third placed GT Team was Elite from St Bede�s Catholic Comprehensive School, Sunderland, who also won the Fastest GT Car Award, with their car racing along the 20 metre test track in 1.198 Seconds. The Best GT Design Award was taken home by Richard Hale Racing from Richard Hale School, Hertford and the Innovative Thinking Award was won by Hybrid from Little Lever School, Bolton. A second team from the winning Emmanuel College, Team Burn, took the Best Sketch award.

The GT in Schools Sports Car Design Challenge is aimed at students aged from 11�18 years (Key stages 3-5) and young apprentices in industry, challenging them to form teams to design, build and race a model GT sports car, closely following the real life process that engineers in automotive companies such as Jaguar Land Rover follow including sketching, modelling, analysing and testing as well as racing.

GT in Schools brings to life the real world of engineering for young people and encourages them to consider engineering as a career. The design challenge has received an excellent response from schools throughout the country, with students enjoying being able to apply their curriculum learning in a fun and competitive environment.

2011 GT in Schools Award winners

GT in Schools National Champions

G-MAC � Emmanuel College, Gateshead

2^nd placed GT Team

Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices � Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon

3^rd placed GT Team

Elite - St Bede�s Catholic Comprehensive School, Sunderland

Apprentice Class

Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices � Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon

Best Engineered Car

Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices � Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon

Fastest GT Car Award

Elite - St Bede�s Catholic Comprehensive School, Sunderland (1.198 Seconds)

Best GT Design

Richard Hale Racing - Richard Hale School, Hertford

Best Sketch

Team Burn � Emmanuel College, Gateshead

Innovative Thinking

Hybrid � Little Lever School, Bolton

Best Sales and Marketing

G-MAC � Emmanuel College, Gateshead

ESSEX STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TITLE IN THE FORMULA ONE TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:03 GMT

It will be a day to remember for Dynamic, a team of students from St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Rayleigh, Essex, who celebrated being crowned UK National Champions at the National Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools Technology Challenge 2011 held this week at the Big Bang Science Fair,ICC London ExCel. The team were defending the title, having won in 2010 and are the first team in the UK to take the title for a second time.

The team�s 2010 win took them to the World Finals held last year in Singapore, where they won the award for the best verbal presentation and were fourth overall.

Dynamic, a team of 16-year-olds: Emily Latham, Edward Talboys, Michael Smith, Anna MacBride and Timothy Tillett, put a supreme effort into retaining their F1 in Schools National Champions title, with Team Manager Emily saying, �I think we were more nervous in these finals than we were last year, or even at the World Finals. As we tasted how much fun it was to compete in the World Finals and knew how close we had been to winning, we were all very determined to have another crack at being World Champions and to do that we had to win the National title again.

�We only had two hours sleep last night as we spent all evening doing the final preparations for our verbal presentation which was our final opportunity to convince the judges that we were the best team competing this year. Although we are all very tired it was definitely worth it and we�re still in a bit of a state of shock that we did actually win again.�

Dynamic won the Formula 1 Class of the F1 in Schools 2011 as well as the Best Research & Development Award sponsored by Ferrari North Europe, with the judges rewarding the efforts they put into this element of the challenge and in particular for their new bearing wheel assembly. For this they worked with a local manufacturer to develop it into a product, recognising the importance of building strong relationships with specialist suppliers to achieve a goal.

Andrew Denford, Chairman and Founder of F1 in Schools said of this year�s entrants, �Every year we see more innovative, more professional, more sophisticated presentations at the National Finals and once again the teams have raised the bar. My congratulations go to Dynamic for taking the title for a second time; they put tremendous effort into their entry, taking heed of the judges� comments at last year�s National and World Finals events and it is a testament to their determination to succeed that they achieved their victory.

�We�ve seen the cream of young engineering talent at this year�s finals and I�m sure that many of them will consider a career in industry, which makes me very proud. We are already seeing F1 in Schools �graduates� taking roles in the automotive and Formula One sectors, as well as using the initiative to stand out from the crowd in their efforts to win university places and, ultimately, positions within industry.�

Eleven other student teams took home trophies at the Awards ceremony, with Blur from Robert Mays School, Odiham, Hampshire topping the list at three trophies with first place in the Bloodhound Car Class, Fastest Bloodhound Car and Best Team Sponsorship and Marketing. Their success brought the team an invitation to form a collaboration team with a winning team from another country to compete at the World Finals in Malaysia. Dart Racing from PETROC, Barnstable took first place in the Rookie Class, while Dynamico from Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk, took second place in the Rookie Class and the Best Engineered Car award. Third placed Rookie Class team was Fenominal Iron from Emmanuel College, Gateshead.

Fflam, a team from Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwlheli, took second place in the Formula 1 Class. The team were also the highest placed welsh team and this success is rewarded with an invitation to compete and represent Wales at the World Finals in Malaysia later this year. The welsh team were also nominated for Best Team Sponsorship and Marketing and Best Team Identity Awards. Third place in the Formula 1 Class was awarded to Fusion, from Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar.

Fast Lane from Ysgol Friars, Bangor, were runners up in the Bloodhound Car Class and were one of the three nominations for the Innovative Thinking Award. Enigma from St. Dunstans School, Glastonbury took third place in the Bloodhound Car Class. Hughes� Honeyz from Winterton Comprehensive School, Scunthorpe recorded the fastest time in the time trials of the Formula 1 car class winning the Fastest F1 Car Award. The team was also nominated in the Innovative Thinking Award and Best Team Identity Award categories.

Team Vitesse from Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth, won the Innovative Thinking Award for producing a process flow chart for showing the rest of the school how to use the machinery used in F1 in Schools. Carbon FibreZ from St Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School took the Best Team Identity Award and the students from Aeroflux from Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen were presented with the Perseverance in the face of adversity Award, for making it to the National Finals despite very little help and many setbacks.

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Technology. Students are given a brief to design a model compressed powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the National Finals each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges.

The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the F1 Class cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Championships.Younger students design, build and race a Bloodhound car, linking with the upcoming British attempt on the World Land speed record, with the Bloodhound SSC project. The current record is held by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, with a time of 0.620 seconds.

The F1 in Schools National Finals take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. F1 in Schools thanks Tata, Tata Steel, Denford Limited, The Transformation Trust, Jaguar, The Big Bang, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Bloodhound SSC, Silverstone Circuit, Dassault Systèmes Solidworks, City University London, Tomorrow�s Engineers, the Design and Technology Association and Autosport International.

2011 UK NATIONAL FINALS AWARD WINNERS

UK National Champions 2011 sponsored by TATA

Dynamic � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Rayleigh, Essex

F1 Class Winners sponsored by TATA

Dynamic � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex
Fflam � Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwlheli, Gwynedd
Fusion � Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Bloodhound SSC Class Winners sponsored by Project Bloodhound

Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire
Fast Lane, Ysgol Friars, Bangor, North Wales
Enigma � St.Dunstan�s Community School, Glastonbury, Somerset

Rookies Class sponsored by TATA

1. Dart Racing � PETROC, Barnstable, Devon

2. Dynamico � Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk

3. Fenominal Iron � Emmanuel College, Gateshead

Best Engineered Car sponsored by Jaguar

Dynamico � Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk

Fastest F1 Car sponsored by Denford

Hughes� Honeyz � Winterton Comprehensive School, Scunthorpe

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Car sponsored by Santa Pod Raceway

Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire

Best research and development sponsored by Ferrari North Europe

Dynamic � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex

Best Team Sponsorship & Marketing sponsored by Transformation Trust

Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire

Innovative Thinking Award sponsored by IET

Team Vitesse � Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth

Best Team Identity sponsored by F1 in Schools

Carbon FibreZ � St. Bede�s Catholic Comprehensive School

Perseverance in the face of adversity sponsored by F1 in Schools

Aeroflux � Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen

NEW F1 IN SCHOOLS UK CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED NEXT WEEK AT 2011 NATIONAL FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:14:15 GMT

It�s GO, GO, GO next week for the 2011 Formula 1 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals, being held at the Big Bang Science Fair in London. Twenty eight student teams are getting ready for this prestigious competition, having won through from Regional Finals across the UK. Putting the finishing touches to their race car liveries, completing the final test runs with their new cars, rehearsing their presentations and printing their portfolios, the students will be dedicating every spare minute to the competition.

F1 in Schools, now in its 11^th year, is one of the most exciting student STEM initiatives offered to schools � at both primary and secondary levels. The National Finals champions will receive a unique insight into the world of Formula 1 winning a Red Bull Racing factory tour, as well as a trip to this year�s Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix in July. The F1 in Schools challenge is well established, not just in the UK, but in over 35 countries and offers the ultimate prize for the World Champions of automotive and motorsport engineering scholarships at City University London. With the backing of Formula One from the series boss, Bernie Ecclestone, the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy is presented each year along with the scholarships.

Winning the 2011 National Finals next week will put one student team on the way to this prize and with the World Finals held each year in an international location, the students will have a once-in-a-lifetime trip. In previous years, the UK National Finalists have travelled to Australia, Malaysia and Singapore, as well as being the home nation in 2009.

The National Finals next week will be the culmination of months of effort, with team work and commitment playing a key role for each student team. Up to six students in each team will have assigned themselves specific roles and worked with their fellow students to produce a Formula 1 race car of the future. An expert panel of judges will not only be looking for a fast car, they will be rewarding innovation, presentation and the approach to the challenge, as well as marketing concepts, sponsorship acquisition, and the engineering techniques employed in the design and manufacture of the car. New to this year�s National Finals will be the introduction of an award sponsored by Ferrari. This award will be presented to the team that best demonstrates their use of Research and Development (R&D). It will be presented to a team which demonstrates excellence, leadership and innovation in the application of Research and Development to the design, concept, technology or materials

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools, looks forward to the National Finals next week saying, �I am always surprised and excited by the work of the students taking part in F1 in Schools. Just as in the sport of Formula 1 we see teams pushing the boundaries of the rules and regulations in their determination to produce the best car; putting many hours into testing and perfecting their car and also paying great attention to detail in the visual identity of their team. I am sure we will see high standards and plenty of innovation next week on route to crowning our new National Champions.�

The competition challenges students to design, construct and race a race car of the future, made from a block of balsa wood, and powered by a compressed air canister. The car is raced over a 20 metre track and the fastest time is recorded. Aside from the on-track action, teams also produce supporting evidence of their design, develop a sponsorship and marketing campaign and produce team merchandise, with all these elements presented with their race car at the National Finals. Judges give marks in a number of categories and as well as the overall winner, individual category awards are also presented at the event closing ceremony.

Competing teams � F1 in Schools:

AeroFlux.	Aberdeen Grammar School	Aberdeen
Apollo	Ysgol Grango	Holywell
Ballistics	Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School	Pontyclun
Blur	Robert May�s School	Odiham
Bullfighters	LSA Technology & Performing Arts College	Lancashire
Carbon FibreZ	St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School	Sunderland
Chemical X	Castleford High School	Castleford
Dart Racing	PETROC	Barnstaple
Dynamic	St John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School	Rayleigh
Dynámico	Sir John Leman High School	Beccles
Enigma	St. Dunstans	Glastonbury
Fast Lane	Ysgol Friars	Bangor
Fenominal Iron	Emmanuel College	Gateshead
Fflam	Ysgol Botwnnog	Pwllheli
Flare	Amman Valley School	Ammanford
Fusion	Dame Alice Owens School	Potters Bar
GS Velocity	George Stephenson High School	Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hughes� Honeyz	Winterton Comprehensive School	Scunthrope
Inferno	Maesteg Comprehensive School	Maesteg
Newland	Newland School for Girls	Hull
Regis Racing	The Regis School	Bognor Regis
Rugby GP	Rugby School	Rugby
Scintilla	Ribblesdale School	Clitheroe
Team Revolution	Neale-Wade Community College	March
Team Vitesse	Devonport High School for Boys	Plymouth
The Upgrades	Kilmarnock Academy	Strathaven
Velox Racing	Chesterfield High School	Crosby
Victoria Vipers	Victoria College	Belfast

Competing teams � Primary F1 in Schools:

Blaze of Fire	Greenfield Primary School	Countesthorpe
Electric Shock	Lindley Junior School	Huddersfield
Maltspeeders	Lindley Junior School	Huddersfield
Need 4 Speed	Ysgol Cae Top	Llandefni
St. Chad's Tigers	St Chad�s Primary School	Brighouse
Team Brent	West Winds Primary School	Newtownards
Team Dynamite	West Park Primary School	Port Talbot
Team Velocity	Lumley Junior School	Co. Durham
Team X-Dream	Ysgol y Talwrn	Llandefni
United Paradise	Richmond Park Primary School	Carmarthen
Velocity Vipers	Norman Street Primary School	Carlisle

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JAGUAR BACKED GT IN SCHOOLS CHALLENGE SET TO CROWN 2011 CHAMPIONS AT NATIONAL FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:21:56 GMT

It will be a nail-biting race to the chequered flag next week for teams competing in the National Finals of the Jaguar backed educational initiative, GT in Schools. The Big Bang Science Fair at Excel, London will host this year�s event on 10^th March and the pressure is mounting as the teams make their final preparations to compete in this sports car design challenge.

Two teams from Emmanuel College, Gateshead won through from their regional finals and these teams, �G-MAC� and �Team Burn�, face stiff competition from �Hybrid�, a team from Little Lever School, Bolton, �Richard Hale Racing� from Richard Hale School, Hertford, and �Elite� from St. Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School, Sunderland. A team of apprentices from Jaguar Land Rover at Gaydon, �Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices�, has also won a place in the finals, so the pressure will be on these youngsters to bring home the title for the challenge sponsors. The team crowned the 2011 National Champions will also enjoy a money can�t buy tour of the Jaguar Assembly line at the Castle Bromwich plant.

Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations for Jaguar Land Rover, says, "Jaguar's return to endurance racing with its exposure at the Le Mans 24 hours race last year and our range of performance cars highlights the need for engineers not only in racing but in the exciting world of automotive engineering and manufacturing. This challenge is a great opportunity for young people to experience first-hand the challenges presented in producing a sportscar, as well as learning many important foundation skills which will be invaluable in their careers.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, adds, �We�re looking forward to a very close-fought race in the GT in Schools National Finals next week and I know we will see some very innovative designs from the competing teams. With the backdrop of sports cars and racing cars, GT in Schools has sparked the interest of thousands of students and has proved to be a door-opener, a life-changing experience and the gateway to many new skills and employment opportunities.�

The GT in Schools Sports Car Design Challenge is aimed at students aged from 11 � 18 years (Key stages 3-5) and young apprentices in industry, challenging them to form teams to design, build and race a model GT sports car, closely following the real life process which engineers in automotive companies such as Jaguar Land Rover follow including sketching, modelling, analysing and testing as well as racing.

SAE INTERNATIONAL TO PARTNER WITH F1 IN SCHOOLS IN THE USA

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:32:49 GMT

SAE International has partnered with F1 in Schools to host the USA F1 in Schools National Finals. This prestigious student event, which last year produced the F1 in Schools World champions, UNITUS Racing, will take place at Michigan International Speedway from May 11^th � 13^th, linking with a Formula SAE event.

The F1 in Schools USA National Finals will draw together winners from four regional events held this spring, with the student teams competing at national level for the chance to represent their country at the World Finals to be held later this year in an international Formula 1-linked location. Previously the World Finals have been held in Australia, UK, Malaysia and Singapore, with up to 30 teams travelling to the event for the chance to win engineering scholarships to City University, London and the coveted Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, believes that the tie-up with SAE International will bring benefits to both organisations, saying, �Linking with SAE International and holding the USA F1 in Schools National Finals in conjunction with Formula SAE is very appropriate for both of these competitions with obvious synergies which will be advantageous to the students. The F1 in Schools competitors will be able to experience the higher education Formula SAE challenge, which is a natural progression for high school students as they move on to Universities and Colleges. We are indebted to SAE International for taking on our program and hope that we can have a long and successful partnership.�

The USA F1 in Schools challenge has enjoyed a partnership with the Technology Student Association (TSA) for the last eight years and this collaboration has produced two F1 in Schools World Champions. In 2004 Team Turbo from Bloomsburg High School, Pennsylvania were the first F1 in Schools World Champions to be crowned and six years later USA produced its second F1 in Schools World Champions, UNITUS RACING. The team of students from James Madison Middle School, Virginia and Southeast High School, Florida were crowned champions in Singapore last year, beating off some very tough competition with 24 teams from 18 countries.

As USA F1 in Schools enters a new era with SAE International, Denford says, �Formula 1 embarks on a revitalisation in the USA with the building of a new race track in Austin, Texas and the assurance of a fixture on the 2012 calendar, F1 in Schools is set for further success and expansion. I am sure we will have a highly competitive 2011 National Finals and we look forward to welcoming the National Champions to our World Finals later this year.�

The F1 in Schools initiative challenges teams of students to use CAD/CAM software to design, test, manufacture and race a miniature compressed air-powered balsa wood Formula 1 car of the future. A purpose-built 20 metre track is used to test the speed of the model cars. In addition, participants are judged on their final car design, engineering development, team work and project presentation. Further information is available at www.f1inschools.com

Through its charitable arm, the SAE Foundation, SAE International strives to encourage and increase student participation and achievement in science, technology, engineering and math through many programs, including A World In Motion® (AWM) and the Collegiate Design Series.

SAE International�s AWIM curriculum is a teacher-administered, industry volunteer-assisted program that brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to life in the classroom for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Benchmarked to the national standards, AWIM incorporates the laws of physics, motion, flight and electronics into age-appropriate hands on activities that reinforce classroom STEM curriculum.

SAE International�s Collegiate Design Series goes beyond textbook theory by designing, building and testing the performance of a real vehicle. Competitions include: Aero Design®, Clean Snowmobile Challenge�, Formula SAE® Series, Baja SAE® Series and Supermileage®. �SAE International�s programs, including Formula SAE, blend perfectly with F1 in Schools� challenge of designing, testing and manufacturing a miniature F1 car of the future. Matthew Miller, Director, SAE Foundation & Pre-Professional Programs, said of today�s announcement, �We are pleased to partner with F1 in Schools by hosting their national finals competition during the Formula SAE event in Michigan.�

LSA Technology and Performing Arts College sweeps four awards in North West Regionals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:57:53 GMT

Ribblesdale High School, Clitheroe will be making a return visit to the F1 in Schools National Finals with their team, F1 Scintilla, winning the Formula 1 class at the North West regional final of the 2011 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held recently at Jaguar Land Rover in Halewood. The team also won the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award.

LSA Technology and Performing Arts College celebrated winning four awards The college entered three teams into this year�s challenge, with �Bullfighters� taking victory in the Bloodhound class which won the team a place at the UK National Finals of F1 in Schools. The team also took the Fastest Bloodhound car award after racing down the special F1 in Schools track in the quickest time. �Bio Hazard�, a second team from the college won the Best Engineered Car award and Speedy Gonzales, the third team representing LSA Technology and Performing Arts College, posted the quickest time on the test track in the Formula 1 class to win the Fastest F1 car award.

First time F1 in Schools entrants, Chesterfield High School, Liverpool, were pleased to win a place at the National Finals. �Velox Racing� raced to victory in the Rookie class.

In the Primary Class Velocity Vipers from Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle pipped the other entry level teams to take first place. The team also won the Perseverance in adversity award.

Little Lever School, Bolton collected two awards, with their Bullet Storm team taking Best Team Identity and Nitehawks winning the Innovative Thinking award.

The UK National Finals will be held at the Big Bang Science Fair, Excel, London from 11^th � 12^th March. Victory at this event will earn the winning team a place in the 2011 F1 in School World Finals, a prestigious event in its own right, which brings with it the chance to compete for City University London engineering scholarships and the unique Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Champions trophy.

The North West regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Tata, Denford, Jaguar, City University, London, SEMTA and KHP Consulting.

Full list of winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class F1Scintilla, Ribblesdale High School, Clitheroe

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Bullfighters, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College, Lytham St. Annes

Best Rookie Team Velox Racing, Chesterfield High School, Liverpool

1^st place, Primary Class Velocity Vipers, Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle

Best Engineered Car Bio Hazard, LSA Technology and Performing Arts College, Lytham St. Annes

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Speedy Gonzales, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College, Lytham St. Annes

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Bullfighters, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College, Lytham St. Annes

Best Team Identity Bullet Storm, Little Lever School, Bolton

Innovative Thinking Award Nitehawks, Little Lever School, Bolton

Best Sponsorship & Marketing F1Scintilla, Ribblesdale High School, Clitheroe

Perseverance in adversity Velocity Vipers, Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle

Reigning UK champions to return to National Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:59:22 GMT

Dynamic set for return to National Finals

Reigning UK F1 in Schools champions, �Dynamic�, a team of students from St John Payne School, Chelmsford, celebrated victory at the London and South East Regional Finals of the 2011 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held recently at City University, London. The students took overall victory in the F1 class for a second year in succession, winning the team a place at the UK National Finals of F1 in Schools, as well as posting the fastest time with their scale model car to win the Fastest F1 Car award.

�Blur�, from Robert May�s School, Odiham won the Bloodhound class, to join Dynamic at the UK National Finals, as well as collecting the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award. A sister team from the school, Zero Gravity, won the Best Team Identity award.

�Regis Racing�, a team of students from Regis School, Bognor Regis, entering the challenge for the first time, took victory in the Rookie class and sealed themselves a place at the National Finals.

Best Engineered car was won by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, Kent, a team which has previously reached the National Finals. A second team from the school, Full Throttle collected the Innovative Thinking Award. The Fastest Bloodhound car award was presented to Team Phoenix from Kingshott School, Hitchin and teh Perseverance in the face of adversity award was given to QE Tron from Queen Elizabeth�s Grammar School.

The UK National Finals will be held this year at the Big Bang Science Fair, Excel, London from 11^th � 12^th March. Victory at this event will earn the winning team a place in the 2011 F1 in School World Finals, a prestigious event in its own right, which brings with it the chance to compete for City University London engineering scholarships and the unique Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Champions trophy. Dynamic represented their country at the 2010 event in Singapore, competing against teams from 19 countries, and after a highly competitive week of activity, they won the Best Verbal Presentation award, with the USA team taking the World Champions trophy.

The London and South East regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Tata, Denford, Jaguar, City University London, SEMTA and KHP Consulting.

Full list of London and South East Regional Final winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class Dynamic, St John Payne School, Chelmsford

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire

Best Rookie Team Regis Racing, The Regis School, Bognor Regis

Best Engineered Car Speeding Snails, Wilmington Grammar School, Kent

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Dynamic, St John Payne School, - 0.990 seconds

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Team Phoenix, Kingshott School, Hitchin - 0.602 secs

Best Team Identity Zero Gravity, Robert May�s School, Odiham

Innovative Thinking Award Full Throttle, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham

Perseverance in adversity QE Tron, Queen Elizabeth�s Grammar School

Rookie school wins Fastest F1 Class award at Yorks and Humberside Regional Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:54:59 GMT

Rookie school wins Fastest F1 Class award

The Yorkshire and Humberside regional final of the 2011 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held at Tata Steel in Scunthorpe produced plenty of exciting racing and three worthy National Finalists. All girls team, �Hughes� Honeyz�, from Winterton Comprehensive School, Scunthorpe, winners in the Formula 1 class; �Chemical X�, from Castleford High School, Wakefield, winners of the Bloodhound car class and �Newlands�, another all-girl team of students from Newland School for Girls, Hull won the Rookie class.

�Newlands� were also the surprise winners in the Fastest F1 Class award, an excellent achievement for an F1 in Schools rookie team. Hughes� Honeyz won a second award,

collecting the Best Engineered Car award and Chemical X from Castleford High School were also two award winners, taking the Fastest Bloodhound car award after racing down the special F1 in Schools track in the quickest time. A second group of students from Castleford High School, �Mean Green Racing Team�, were presented with an award for Perseverance in the face of adversity.

In the Primary F1 in Schools class, Maltspeeders from Lindley Junior School took the top honours and also beat the older and more experienced teams to collect the Best Team Identity award. The Innovative Thinking award was won by Bradford Cobras from Bradford School and Best Sponsorship and Marketing was awarded to Bullet 2.0 from Baysgarth School.

The Yorkshire and Humberside regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Tata, Denford, Jaguar, City University, London, SEMTA and KHP Consulting.

Full list of winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class Hughes� Honeyz, Winterton Comprehensive School

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Chemical X, Castleford High School, Wakefield

Best Rookie Team Newlands, Newland School for Girls, Hull

1^st place, Primary Class Maltspeeders, Lindley Junior School, Huddersfield

Best Engineered Car Hughes� Honeyz, Winterton Comprehensive School

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Newlands, Newland School for Girls, Hull

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Chemical X, Castleford High School, Wakefield

Best Team Identity Maltspeeders, Lindley Junior School, Huddersfield

Innovative Thinking Award Bradford Cobras, Bradford School

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Bullet 2.0, Baysgarth School, North Lincolnshire

Perseverance in adversity Mean Green Racing Team, Castleford High School

New Curriculum Resource Materials

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:19:10 GMT

F1 in Schools, a highly acclaimed cross-curricular educational initiative for students aged 9-19 years, is moving into the classroom with the launch of comprehensive curriculum resource materials. The F1 in Schools challenge has been running for over ten years, with outstanding success in achieving its goal of encouraging young people to consider engineering as a career. Using the popularity of Formula 1, the most watched sport in the world, F1 in Schools draws in students to apply their learning and capture the excitement and glamour of motorsport.

The F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource is a set of cross-curricular materials to help schools run a project based on F1 in Schools. Using the materials, a whole year group can now be involved in designing, making and then racing miniature balsa wood cars powered by compressed gas. The resource provides guidance to help prepare pupils to enter a regional heat of the F1 in Schools challenge or alternatively, to run a standalone, whole-school project, ending with an in-school challenge. The sessions, which cover a broad spectrum that includes English, ICT and citizenship as well as STEM subjects, are ideal for use during lesson time or in an after-school club.

Over the last decade, the F1 in Schools challenge has helped to engage countless young people who might not otherwise have taken an interest in science and engineering, helping them to see the practical applications of these subjects in an instantly relatable context. Now, using the cross-curricular materials, teachers have the support they need to extend this benefit to many more pupils by integrating F1 in Schools into lessons, and to increase engagement in a wider array of subjects. The materials are detailed enough to support even teachers with limited prior knowledge of F1 events.

Andrew Denford, founder and chairman of F1 in Schools, says of the expansion into curriculum resource materials, �We have established F1 in Schools as one of the leading extra-curricular programmes for students and after many years of being asked for school resources we felt that it was the right time to expand and offer students the opportunity to use the programme within the classroom. The power of Formula 1 is just phenomenal; students really engage with their studies by taking on the F1 in Schools challenge and learning by practical application is exemplified in this initiative. We hope that schools will appreciate the value that this resource can bring and take a test drive of it, as I know it will be a hit with the students. It not only covers 10 different subjects in the 11-19 age range but will inevitably raise standards and improve qualification results.

�Schools taking up the F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource also open up many more new opportunities for their students. Not only is it a classroom project, but with a competitive element and the chance for teams to compete against other schools, the achievements can be very rewarding. Each year schools from the UK compete in National and, ultimately, the World finals, visiting exotic locations such as Singapore, Australia and Malaysia, enriching their learning by meeting students from other countries and cultures. F1 in Schools is not just about building a miniature racing car, it has proved to be a life-changing experience for many students.�

Three editions of the F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource are available, each catering for a different age range. The Bloodhound SSC edition is designed for pupils aged 9�14 and is based around the entry-level Bloodhound SSC Class of the F1 in Schools challenge, with 60 fully-resourced session plans in nine subjects: art and design, citizenship, design and technology, English, enterprise education, ICT, mathematics, PE and science. The other two editions are aimed at students aged 11�19 entering the F1 Class of the F1 in Schools challenge, with additional session plans on aerofoils for the 11�14 age group and advanced activities for the 14-19 pupils.

The F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource is provided on a simple web site that a school can subscribe to each year, with the material designed to be downloaded and shared in the school, so that all departments can benefit, and everyone in the school can have access to the resource. Published by Pearson Publishing, an annual subscription is priced at £295+VAT. For further information visit www.F1inSchools.co.uk or www.pearsonpublishing.co.uk/fscr.

North East has its National Finalists

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:48:27 GMT

Strong North East contingent win through to National Finals

�Carbon Fibrez�, a team of students from St.Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School, Peterlee celebrated victory at the North East regional final of the 2011 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held recently in Newcastle. The students took overall victory in the Formula 1 class and won the team a place at the UK National Finals of F1 in Schools, while a sister team from St Bedes School, �Dynamite Speeders� won the Innovative Thinking Award.

Joining Carbon Fibrez at the National Finals will be GS velocity from George Stephenson School, Newcastle and Fenomonal Iron from Emmanuel College, Gateshead.

Three teams from Hermitage School, Chester Le Street, entered the challenge and each won an award, with Black Hawks�, taking the Best Engineered Car award, �Cosmic Racers� winning the Best Sponsorship and Marketing award and �Flash F1� collecting the Team Identity award.

�Inspiration� from Byron Sixth Form College were the quickest team at the finals with their F1 car recording a time of 1.031 seconds. �The Blazing Hares�, a team from Durham Johnston School, raced their scale model Bloodhound car to the Fastest Bloodhound car award with a time of 0.592 seconds, with a second team from the school, �Sinclair Racers�, taking the Perseverance in the Face of Adversity award.

The North East regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Tata, Denford, Jaguar, City University, London, SEMTA and KHP Consulting.

Full list of winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class Carbon FibreZ, St Bedes, Peterlee

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class GS velocity, George Stephenson school, Newcastle

Best Rookie Team Fenomonal Iron, Emmanuel College, Gateshead

Best Engineered Car Black Hawks, The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Inspiration, Byron Sixth Form College, Peterlee

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Blazing Hares, Durham Johnston School, Durham

Best Team Identity Flash F1, The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Innovative Thinking Award Dynamite Speeders St Bedes Peterlee

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Cosmic Racers, The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Perseverance in adversity Sinclair Racers, Durham Johnston School, Durham

Denford Launch The MRC 40 a Versatile, Affordable Router, Miller & Engraver

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:45:19 GMT

Denford Limited, Proud Founders and Sponsors of F1 in Schools have just launched the new MRC 40 Machine and believe it will be hard to find a better-specified, more versatile machine at the price!

The MRC 40 is ideal for the F1 in Schools challenge, when purchased with the optional F1 in Schools Car Manufacturing Fixture and Aluminium T-Slot Table. In addition, the new MRC 40 is a high-spec / low-cost solution for all your routing, milling and engraving needs.

It has a powerful 500W spindle motor and offers high speed manufacture linked with a large working envelope. This versatile machine handles small engraving jobs; and the large working envelope and Z axis capability (110mm) is perfect for the manufacture of large 3D designs. Set-up and tool changes are a simple process, and the MRC 40 is available with a host of optional extras for specialist applications.

The MRC40 is available with everything you need to get you up and running immediately. In addition, there is a full range of optional items, including a �Resources Pack,� which incorporates a package of mixed tools (2D, 3D & engraving tooling and collets), plus a variety of consumable materials such as �protofoam� and cast acrylic billets. This latest new product follows on from Denford�s PCB Engraving machine, which has proved so popular with schools working with limited budgets.

For further information and to see a video of the MRC 40 in action please click here or visit www.denford.co.uk

LOCAL AREA SCHOOLS COMPETE FOR PLACES IN UK F1 IN SCHOOLS NATIONAL FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:29:12 GMT

Student teams present and race their race cars of the future

Local area schools will be racing head-to-head in the North East area regional finals of the F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge, to be held at Newcastle University Business School on Tuesday 1st February 2011.

The competition challenges teams of students to use CAD/CAM software to design, test and manufacture miniature compressed air-powered balsa wood race cars. For the younger secondary level students (9 � 13 years) the competition is to design, construct and race the fastest race car on the planet, a challenge which is linked to the World Land Speed Record car attempt with Bloodhound SSC, a project currently in development. For older students (14-19 years), the goal is to design, manufacture and race a Formula 1 car of the future.

A purpose-built 20 metre track will be used to test the speed of the model cars. In addition, participants will be judged on their final car design, engineering development, team work and project presentation. The winners from each category will compete against teams from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales for the UK F1 in Schools title to be held at Big Bang Science Fair at Excel, London from 9^th � 12^th March. The winning team from the UK will then go on to represent the country at the F1 in Schools World Finals which will be held later this year.

Competing teams and schools:

AFTERSHOCK F1 St Leonards Catholic School, Durham City

Nitro Racers Stokesley School, Stokesley, Middlesbrough

Crash Test Dummies Stokesley School, Stokesley,Middlesbrough

Dynamite Stokesley School, Stokesley, Middlesbrough

Black Hawks The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Cosmic Racers The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Flash F1 The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Inspiration Byron Sixth Form College, Peterlee

Blazing Hares Durham Johnston School, Durham

Sinclair Racers Durham Johnston School, Durham

GS velocity George Stephenson high school, Newcastle

MK II George Stephenson high school, Newcastle

Carbon FibreZ St Bedes, Peterlee

Dynamite Speeders St Bedes Peterlee

Pink ladies St Bedes, Peterlee

Team Swift Emmanual College, Gateshead

Phenomonal Iron Emmanuel College, Gateshead

For further information contact:

Alison Hill

F1 in Schools Press Office

Tel: 01327 856060

Tel: 07710 306588

Alison@id-pr.co.uk

F1 in Schools pitstops in Birmingham this week

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:05:23 GMT

F1 in Schools makes a pitstop at Autosport International Show in Birmingham this week, with this global educational challenge being showcased to thousands of visitors who visit this key event in the motor racing calendar.

The Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge is a global competition taking place in over 30 countries, with students from 9-19 years being eligible to take part. With Formula 1 at its core, it is only fitting for the competition to be part of Europe�s largest motorsport exhibition, with a display of the F1 in Schools competition and a 20 metres test track for show visitors to race examples of the model cars designed and built by students.

This unique student challenge is the largest global educational initiative. The students use CAD/CAM software to design, build and test a model compressed air powered balsa wood F1 car of the future. Each year the competition is hotly contested by some of the best young budding engineers from schools around the country, with each team presenting and racing their unique design of a scale model car. The stakes are high for the students, not only for the pride of representing their school in this prestigious competition, but also for the accolade of being crowned F1 in Schools champion which brings with it the opportunity to compete internationally for the Bernie Ecclestone trophy and scholarships to City University, London. The 2010/11 finals will be held at the Big Bang Science Fair, Excel London in March this year.

The highlight of the competition is the time trials, with the teams racing their own car on a specially designed 20 metre track to test the speed of each F1 model. Powered by compressed air, the cars are fired down the track at a scale speed equivalent to over 220 mph. With the world record standing at just over one second, it�s fast and furious action on the race track for these engineering protégés. At Autosport International this year visitors can test their reaction skills on the track and compare their times with some of the best students competing in F1 in Schools.

The F1 in Schools display is situated between the Main Hall and the Pistonheads Performance Car Show. For further information visit www.F1inSchools.co.uk

MARTIN WHITMARSH TO BE A PATRON OF F1 IN SCHOOLS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:19:14 GMT

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal, Martin Whitmarsh, joins an illustrious line-up of Formula 1 personalities as a Patron of F1 in Schools, lending his support to this global educational initiative, which is privileged to have the support of the Formula One community.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, welcomes Martin Whitmarsh, saying, �We are very flattered that Martin has agreed to be a Patron of F1 in Schools. This initiative has close links with Formula One, and to have direct involvement with the personalities really helps us to engage with the students. Martin is an inspirational Team Principal and we appreciate his generosity in joining our other Formula One Patrons of F1 in Schools.�

F1 in Schools has a roster of Patrons which reads like a �Who�s Who� of motorsport, including legendary Chief Technical Officer of 2010 World Championship winning team, Red Bull Racing, Adrian Newey; Lotus Racing�s technical supremo, Mike Gascoyne and Mercedes GP boss, Ross Brawn.

Whitmarsh says of becoming a Patron of F1 in Schools, �This educational initiative is a great way to encourage students to study key subjects within the curriculum, while also introducing new fans to Formula One. We are always considering the long-term future of our sport and with initiatives such as F1 in Schools we are assured that there will be plenty of bright, young, talent looking to enter the industry.

�We met a number of the students after the 2009 World Finals in London, when the winning team was given a tour of the McLaren Technology Centre. The students� knowledge of the sport and their depth of engineering understanding were very impressive, so we know that F1 in Schools is playing an important role in preparing students for further education and, ultimately, careers in industry. I am sure we will see F1 in Schools �alumni� in F1, and possibly Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, in the not too distant future.�

F1 in Schools challenges students to design, manufacture and race CO2 powered miniature race cars. It is the only global multi-disciplinary challenge for students aged 9 to 19. The competition inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacturing, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership, teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative and exciting way.

KOVALAINEN�S 2010 LG MOMENT OF THE YEAR UP FOR AUCTION

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:44:27 GMT

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, is auctioning 19 unique autographed prints from the 2010 LG Moment of the Year competition, including Lotus Racing driver Heikki Kovalainen�s winning Moment from the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX.
Kovalainen received an Autosport Award on Sunday 5th December after thousands of fans from over 150 countries voted for his Moment. Taking place in London, UK, the Autosport Awards recognise the highest achievements within motorsport each year, by drivers, cars and through innovative technology. The LG Moment of the Year was a new addition to the prestigious ceremony, run in partnership with the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) and voted for entirely by fans via www.lg.com/f1 over the past few weeks.
All 19 Moments are now available for auction, in the form of a unique autographed print, with proceeds going to F1 in Schools�, the global engineering competition aimed at students aged 9 to 19 years whose World Finals were backed by LG in 2010.
The auction can be accessed by clicking here* and is run by www.auctionforacause.org on behalf of LG and F1 in Schools. Bidding is open now for 10 days, closing on Sunday 19th December 2010 at 2359 GMT.
Andrew Barrett, VP Global Sponsorship for LG Electronics, said: �The LG Moment of the Year competition has been a great success once again this year and it�s been amazing to see fans pick Heikki�s courageous fire fighting Moment above all others. He is a great character and the photo depicting his Moment is stunning. I am thrilled to be able to auction each photo, with all the drivers taking part so kindly. We have had the likes of Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and indeed Heikki sign their Moments and I hope fans have a great time bidding for their favourite from the year.�
Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, added, �We are delighted that LG is supporting F1 in Schools with this unique competition. LG came on board for this year�s F1 in Schools World Finals held in Singapore in September and it�s great to be building on this association with the LG Moment of the Year competition. As a not-for-profit organisation we rely on educational grants and commercial support to deliver F1 in Schools programmes in over 30 countries across the globe, so the contribution from the proceeds of the LG Moment of the Year competition will help to ensure we can continue with our work and host another exciting World Finals next year!�
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BANGOR AND PWLLHELI SCHOOL TEAMS WIN THROUGH TO NATIONAL F1 IN SCHOOLS FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:23:43 GMT

A team of students from Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwllheli and a team from Ysgol Friars, Bangor, triumphed in the North Wales Regional final of the 2010/11 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge yesterday. The Ysgol Bowtnnog team, Fflam, took victory in the F1 class, of the challenge (for students aged 14 � 19 years) and Fast Lane, a team from Ysgol Friars, won the Bloodhound Class (for students aged 11 � 14). In the Primary F1 in Schools competition, Team X-Dream from Ysgol Talwrn, Talwrn, took first place and head to the Primary F1 in Schools National Finals.

Fflam celebrated taking the Best sponsorship and Marketing Award and the Fastest F1 car Award as well as booking themselves a place in the F1 in Schools UK National Finals with their class victory. Fast Lane won the Fastest Bloodhound car Award on route to winning their class. Both of these teams will travel to London next March to compete against regional winners from around the country in the UK National Finals which will be held at the Big Bang Science Fair at Excel in Docklands. Victory at this event will earn the winning team a coveted place at the F1 in Schools World Finals next year.

The competition challenges students in the F1 class to design, construct and race a Formula 1 car of the future, made from a block of balsa wood, and powered by a compressed air canister. The car is raced over a 20 metre track and the fastest time is recorded. Younger students design, build and race a Bloodhound car, linking with the upcoming British attempt on the World Land speed record, with the Bloodhound project.

Aside from the on-track action, teams also produce supporting evidence of their design, develop a sponsorship and marketing campaign and produce team merchandise, with all these elements presented with their race car at the regional finals.

F1 in Schools aims to provide an exciting yet challenging educational experience through the magnetic appeal of Formula One. F1 in Schools is rapidly realising its potential of becoming the only truly global educational programme that raises awareness of Formula One among students and school children in every region, in every country, on every continent. Spanning age ranges of 9 to19 its main objective is to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in engineering, mathematics, science, Formula One, science, marketing and technology

F1 in Schools is the only global multi-disciplinary challenge for students aged 9 to 19. The competition inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacturing, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership, teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative and exciting way.

Previous World Finals events have been held in Melbourne, Australia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, London, UK and most recently, Singapore. The Challenge, in its tenth year, was introduced to the UK in 2000 and since this time has expanded to 36 countries. Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management gave his support to F1 in Schools by granting the challenge a world-wide protected trademark and a new logo in 2005. Since this time the initiative has built close links with teams and personalities within Formula One.

F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS TO MAKE A PITSTOP AT PRI SHOW NEXT MONTH

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:26:48 GMT

The newly crowned F1 in Schools World Champions 2010, an American team from James Madison Middle School and Southeast High School, UNITUS RACING, will be showcasing this global educational technology initiative at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Orlando, Florida, next month. The team competed with 24 other F1 In Schools teams from 18 different countries to capture the title for the USA.

F1 in Schools will be presented at PRI Show for the first time, with UNITUS RACING racing their Singapore championship winning car on the custom built, 65 foot F1 in Schools race track. A display of their work, explaining the design and development process they undertook to build their scale model F1 car of the future, and a presentation of the F1 in Schools program, will also be exhibited at the Show.

UNITUS RACING Team Manager, Amanda Clark, and her team mates, Mark Nanney, Tony Griffin, Brandon Miranda and Yatrik Solanki, will all be on hand at the PRI Show to talk to visitors about their experience at the Singapore World Finals and publicize the benefits of taking part in this prestigious Formula 1-linked competition.

Clark says, �We never expected to be the World Champions when we went to Singapore for the F1 in Schools World Finals in September, as the competition was really tough; there were so many good teams and innovative designs. Winning the competition has been amazing, with lots of media coverage and publicity opportunities. Being invited to showcase our programme at PRI Show is the icing on the cake and we�re very proud to be displaying our work to people involved in the industry, who are potential future employers for us and many other students involved in F1 in Schools.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, adds, �It is fantastic for UNITUS RACING to be part of the PRI Show and they will be excellent ambassadors for the F1 in Schools program. We are delighted that we will be able to promote F1 in Schools to around 38,000 show visitors, with the opportunity to encourage more schools and organizations to become involved in F1 in Schools in North America in the future. �

The 23^rd annual PRI Show takes place from 9^th to 11^th December 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Visit www.performanceracing.com for further details.

F1 in Schools set to benefit from LG Moment of the Year 2010 competition

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:18:36 GMT

F1 in Schools World Finals 2010 title sponsor, LG, has unveiled its selection for the 2010 LG Moment of the Year and announced that F1 in Schools will be the beneficiary in an exclusive auction of the 19 moments selected for the competition.

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, unveiled its selection for the 2010 LG Moment of the Year at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend.

The LG Moment of the Year competition, run in partnership with the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), takes place for the second year running and comprises of a selection of �moments� chosen from each Formula 1� race weekend throughout the season.

All 19 moments are now available for review onwww.lg.com/f1 from with Formula 1� fans worldwide able to vote for their favourite moment of the season. The winner will be announced at the Autosport Awards in London on 5^th December, with the LG Moment of the Year award being given out during the ceremony.

Each moment will also be available for auction, in the form of a one-off autographed print of the moment, with proceeds going to F1 in Schools�, the global engineering competition aimed at students aged 9 to 19 years. An additional print will also be available for auction, commemorating this season�s Constructors Champions.

Formula 1� team Force India won the inaugural vote in 2009, thanks to their efforts at the 2009 Formula 1 ING Belgian Grand Prix, which prompted fans worldwide to vote for them as their LG Moment of the Year.

Andrew Barrett, VP Global Sponsorship for LG Electronics, said: �As part of LG�s global Formula 1 program, we are conducting our second annual LG Moment of the Year competition, voted for by fans. In our very low key first year over 80,000 people voted for the Force India �Belgium GP� Moment in 2009. Given how successful the competition was that year, we have increased its reach noticeably in 2010 with increased promotion globally; its own dedicated micro-site and its official award which will be given out at the prestigious Autosport Awards. This year, we are also giving voting fans a chance to bid for one-of-a-kind prints of each moment, autographed by the F1 drivers featured in them. We are all eager to see which moment fans will choose from this thrilling Formula 1 season.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, added, �We are delighted that LG is supporting F1 in Schools with this unique competition. LG came on board for this year�s F1 in Schools World Finals held in Singapore in September and it�s great to be building on this association with the LG Moment of the Year competition. As a not-for-profit organisation we rely on educational grants and commercial support to deliver F1 in Schools programmes in over 30 countries across the globe, so the contribution from the proceeds of the LG Moment of the Year competition will help to ensure we can continue with our work and host another exciting World Finals next year!�

MASSA RACES STUDENT AT F1 IN SCHOOLS UAE SHOWCASE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:05:40 GMT

Scuderia Ferrari Formula One driver, Felipe Massa, faced stiff competition when he took on UAE students from Team Impulse on the F1 in Schools track at the Mubadala Experience. F1 in Schools, a global educational initiative which operates in 34 countries, is being showcased in a number of different locations in Abu Dhabi as part of the build up to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend.

Three locations across Abu Dhabi are bringing motorsports to life for young fans;

Mubadala, presenting partners of the programme in the UAE, has an F1 in Schools track and display of the student programme at the F1 Fanzone, located on the Corniche.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is hosting an F1 in Schools track and display of the programme with overseas visitors arriving for the Grand Prix being given the opportunity to try their hand at racing the scale model F1 cars designed and built by UAE students.
Yas Marina Circuit, home to the F1 in Schools UAE programme, has a 20 metre track where visitors can race these miniature F1 cars of the future.

All three locations are designed to give young fans an opportunity to learn more about the F1 in Schools programme, highlighting the educational benefits and the fun of taking part in this student programme open to all students in the UAE.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, said, �This year�s Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been a focus for promoting the UAE F1 in Schools programme to a wide audience, targeting local students who can enjoy participating in the programme and reap the benefits of this exciting Formula One-linked educational initiative.�

�It�s great to see Felipe Massa having a first-hand experience of the F1 in Schools challenge at the Mubadala Experience and he is just one of thousands of people who will be racing the F1 in Schools race cars this weekend. Abu Dhabi has been very proactive in its approach to promoting the F1 in Schools programme in the UAE and I�m sure there won�t be any young F1 fans who haven�t seen, heard about or read about the initiative by the end of the weekend!

F1 in Schools challenges students to design, build, test, analyse, and race a scale model Formula One car of the future, using CAD/CAM technology. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed 20 metre track. At the recent World Finals held in Singapore, the UAE was represented by two teams, Team Impulse and Zero.9.

Each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges. Over three intense days of competition, Team Impulse and Zero.9 competed against the best F1 in Schools teams from around the world. A prestigious awards ceremony attended by many F1 personalities was the final event of the week, with Team Zero.9 finishing overall runners-up and Team Impulse celebrating taking home the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award.