Australian Champions

Students from Team Trident, our Australian National Champion team from the 2020 Subs in Schools STEM competition were acknowledged during the final Senior School Assembly of Term 1. Their stellar rise to prominence was recognised through the presentation of medals, 8 Major Category Awards and 6 National Trophies. The team, all Year 12 students, consisted of Jack Fraser (Team Manager), Angus Clayton (Design Engineer), Oliver Taylor (Manufacturing Engineer), Edward Andrews (Resource Manager) and Anita Gorton (Graphic Designer), along with William Pennell (Team Coach) and Max Daniels (Financial Support person). The presentation of the national trophies 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 a professional prospectus and sought out the sponsorship of local businesses in order to purchase the necessary submarine components.

This team had to overcome many obstacles to address competition requirements, maintaining progress during Covid-19 lockdowns, managing delays in the supply of parts, and several amendments to the judging criteria. Each student in the team demonstrated resilience, perseverance and a champion effort, that eventually resulted in their much deserved success as National Champions.

Major National Awards won by Team Trident

Best Sea Trial Award

Best Engineered Award

Best Manufactured Submarine Award

Best Team Portfolio Award

AIPM: Best Managed Enterprise Award

Best Team Marketing Award

Best Team Trade Display Award

Outstanding Industry Collaboration Award

The team gained sponsorshop from HCB Solar, 3ME, and Hunter H20.

The team engaged professional expertise from industry partner, The BlueZone Group.