Year 6 Solar Car Visit

Western Sydney University is excited to extend an invitation to students in year 6 to attend the Solar Car Visit taking place on Monday 9 September 2024. The University has organised a bus to transport students to and from the event. This event will take place during school time. The session will include a short presentation by the Western Sydney University Solar Team and opportunity for a short question time. "The Western Sydney Solar Team is a dynamic and multidisciplinary student-led project from Western Sydney University. Comprised of 25 dedicated students hailing from diverse areas of study, the team collaborates over an intensive 18-month period to design, engineer, and manufacture an innovative and cutting-edge solar-powered race car. This remarkable vehicle is then put to the ultimate test in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge - a gruelling 3022km journey from Darwin to Adelaide. This global event attracts over 40 teams from around the world, all competing for the top spot in solar car technology and endurance. In 2023, the Western Sydney Solar Team achieved significant success with their latest creation, Unlimited 5.0. The team secured an impressive 9th place overall on the international stage and proudly took 1st place among Australian teams. This achievement was a testament to the relentless hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of every team member and supporter involved in the project. As the team gears up for the next Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, scheduled for next year, they are also embarking on an exciting outreach initiative. This September, the team will be touring regional New South Wales as part of a Roadshow aimed at engaging with communities and showcasing their cutting-edge solar vehicle."