Last week Orewa College hosted the Year 7/8 Technology Challenge. 35 teams from 7 North Harbour Schools competed against each other on a number of challenges, collaboratively working together in teams of 4 to solve problems, using limited materials and specific scenarios. An amazing event organised by Mrs McLennan and Mr Doyle.
The Year 7 challenge was to build a music stand and Year 8 to build the tallest light tower using a working light. Students worked enthusiastically throughout the day displaying excellent Manaaki. Problem solving and construction skills were tested resulting in some incredible creations. Teachers from participating schools helped with the huge job of judging.
The winning teams were; Year 7: Murrays Bay Intermediate Team 1, Year 8: Orewa College Team 1
Orewa College Team 2 (second), Orewa College Team 3 (third)