Earlier this year, the year 10 Engineering students were challenged to solve a problem which was affecting classrooms across the XP trust. We currently have Apple TV boxes tucked behind screens in around 100 classrooms, and they need to be safely attached to a wall. The Engineers began a process of designing and testing prototype Apple TV holders around 6 weeks ago. They calculated the most efficient use of time and materials and last week were ready to put their theory into practice! After some initial fails and a bit of critique, the students settled into their self chosen roles. During this week’s session they refined the production line further, and they increased their production speed from 1 completed holder last time, to 15 in this session. We’re hoping to ramp up production considerably and hit our target of 100 completed units by the end of the term. The students are really motivated to be working on something that will have a positive impact on not just our school community here, but also across the trust.
