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F1 Challenge

The F1 Challenge is underway in Carmarthenshire with more than 20 teams having signed up for the venture. Pupils from across the county from ages 9- 14 years are taking part in this multi-disciplinary project involving the design, testing, manufacture and racing of an F1-style racing car. In addition to the car itself, students are required to raise sponsorship, develop a team image and present their project orally, through portfolio work and also through an attractive display stand.

As the challenge is so multi-faceted and requires the use of a variety of skills, some schools are availing themselves of the opportunity of securing WJEC Accreditation for Key Skills by undertaking the work.

Although the registration for the Carmarthenshire Racing Day, set for July 1st 2009 at Parc y Scarlets, is now closed, schools may wish to join in the Challenge during the Autumn Term and participate in the South Wales Regional Finals held at the end of November.

To find out more about the Challenge in Carmarthenshire, and the support available, please contact Lisa Hearne, Advisory Teacher for Design and Technology at The Griffith Jones Centre, st. Clears SA33 4BT (01994 231866) or email Lhearne@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

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Wales Curriculum 2008

• In the Skills section, Making has been subdivided into generic making skillsand those related to Food, Rigid and flexible materials (KS2), Resistant materials and textiles (KS3), and Systems and control.
• Practical food preparation skills have been made compulsory at Key Stages2 and 3
• Food and Rigid and flexible materials have been made compulsory at KeyStage 2.
• Food and Resistant materials and textiles have been made compulsory at Key Stage 3. Systems and control remains compulsory.
• Examples at Key Stages 2 and 3 in both the Skills and Range sections have been updated to reflect life in the twenty-first century.
• More emphasis has been given to health and safety issues under Range at both key stages.A statement has been added to Range at both key stages to focus on issues of sustainability and responsibility for the environment.
• Level descriptions have been revised in order to clarify progression.