Year 9 Students compete in Rotary Club Technology TournamentYear 9 Students compete in Rotary Club Technology Tournament

26 Oct 23

14 Ysgol Treffynnon Year 9 students competed against other Flintshire schools in this years Technology Tournament hosted by the local Rotary Club. 
Working in teams, students had to design, make and test a gravity powered vehicle capable of travelling up an incline, using limited materials all whilst against the clock.


Despite not winning their age category, students were commended on their team work, creativity and design portfolios by both members of the Rotary Club and apprentices from Airbus who were acting as mentors throughout the day.


Mr Hobbs, who accompanied the students said: ‘I’m so proud of how our students conducted themselves today. They showed great ingenuity producing a range of creative ideas and remained resilient throughout the day despite many challenges being thrown their way.’