ear 6 students Ella Celenz, Eusebio Kamide, Lily Barlow and Jake Wilkie from Wembley Primary School are heading to the 2018 Synergy Schools Solar Challenge grand final.
Camera Iconear 6 students Ella Celenz, Eusebio Kamide, Lily Barlow and Jake Wilkie from Wembley Primary School are heading to the 2018 Synergy Schools Solar Challenge grand final. Credit: Supplied/Supplied.

Wembley Primary, PLC into Synergy Schools Solar Challenge grand final

Jessica WarrinerWestern Suburbs Weekly

LOCAL science stars are set to show off their solar skills at Optus Stadium.

Year 6 students from Wembley Primary School and Year 8 students from Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) will be heading to the stadium tomorrow for the 2018 Synergy Schools Solar Challenge grand final.

The schools were given standardised solar car kits and curriculum-linked support materials, enabling students to build and race their cars.

PerthNow Digital Edition.
Your local paper, whenever you want it.

Get in front of tomorrow's news for FREE

Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.

READ NOW
Year 8 students Shan Yulim, Bryzlyn Sim, Juliette Jarriett and Olive Erickeson from Presbyterian Ladies’ College are heading to the 2018 Synergy Schools Solar Challenge grand final. Supplied
Camera IconYear 8 students Shan Yulim, Bryzlyn Sim, Juliette Jarriett and Olive Erickeson from Presbyterian Ladies’ College are heading to the 2018 Synergy Schools Solar Challenge grand final. Supplied Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Synergy chief executive Jason Waters said the challenge was an excellent way to excite students about science while educating them about the benefits of renewable energy.

“The Synergy Schools Solar Challenge teaches students basic engineering principles in a fun and interactive way and is a great initiative to help pique their interest in STEM subjects,” he said.

Science Teachers Association of WA (STAWA) chief executive John Clark said the organisation was trying to address declining interest in STEM subjects, given so many jobs of the future would be technology-based.

MORE: WA Police charge four people following shooting at shopping centre

MORE: Police call on community to target graffiti

MORE: One man dead, two injured in Dwellingup crash