11/10/06

The purpose of the energy vehicle program at Weeroona College is to provide an environment focused on energy efficient vehicle competition within which all members of a learning community have the opportunity to participate, learn and grow.

 The energy vehicle program:-

          -  is for students, ex-students, parents, community members and teachers to learn and grow in a stimulating and engaging environment.

- is not about simply building and racing vehicles, it is about growing as people.

- is grounded on the need for sustainable forms of energy for transport.

- is about people showing initiative, doing their best, taking on responsibilities and accepting consequences.

- involves mentoring, teaching, leadership, problem solving, adaptation, improvisation, commitment, meeting deadlines, learning from our mistakes & team work.

- is about developing positive relationships across age, gender and different personality & interest groups.

- requires respect for others, respect for property & respect for oneself.

- builds knowledge about technology, science, the environment & engineering in a practical hands on way.

- promotes physical fitness.

- develops technical skills applicable to industry.

- demands a safe working environment to be maintained at all times.

- is about designing and building competitive energy efficient vehicles, both hybrid & human powered