SPCC Newcastle Community Magazine Issue #2
Australian Champions
Students from Team Trident, our Australian
a professional prospectus and sought out the
National Champion team from the 2020 Subs in
sponsorship of local businesses in order to purchase
Schools STEM competition were acknowledged
the necessary submarine components.
during the final Senior School Assembly of Term 1. Their stellar rise to prominence was recognised
This team had to overcome many obstacles to address
through the presentation of medals, 8 Major
competition requirements, maintaining progress
Category Awards and 6 National Trophies. The
during Covid-19 lockdowns, managing delays in the
team, all Year 12 students, consisted of Jack Fraser
supply of parts, and several amendments to the judging
(Team Manager), Angus Clayton (Design Engineer),
criteria. Each student in the team demonstrated
Oliver Taylor (Manufacturing Engineer), Edward
resilience, perseverance and a champion effort, that
Andrews (Resource Manager) and Anita Gorton
eventually resulted in their much deserved success as
(Graphic Designer), along with William Pennell
National Champions.
(Team Coach) and Max Daniels (Financial Support person). The presentation of the national trophies
Mr Bonzo
STEM Lead Educator And so, our sub9-12 took shape.
was punctuated by numerous rounds of applause
from the student body, as everyone celebrated the achievements of these amazing young engineers. As part of the Subs in Schools competition, Team Trident were required to construct a one meter long remote controlled competition submarine, and successfully navigate an underwater obstacle course.
They also had to prepare supporting
documentation, including several pre-recorded video presentations, a virtual reality “fly-through” of their Trade Display, and several engineering portfolios.
In addition, Team Trident created 2
