St. Patrick’s Students Driving for Success with F1 in Schools Ireland

**National Finalists: The Guepardo Racing Team from St. Patrick’s Secondary School, from left: Patrick O’ Shea, Ruairí Bourke, Cillian Reidy, Lee Normoyle and Mint O’Connor.**

**The Stardust Crusaders Racing team from St. Patrick’s Secondary School also made it to the national finals. From left: Mauro De Salazar Martin, Pablo Mecha Martin and Bosse Karp.**

Transition Year students from St. Patrick’s Secondary School have reached the National Finals of the F1 in Schools competition.

Guepardo Racing and Stardust Crusaders are the school teams who have progressed to the national finals of the competition having submitted their design and marketing plans before the Christmas holidays.

The teams were delighted when they received the news that they qualified for the finals.

Most Exciting STEM Competition

“F1 in Schools is the fastest, most exciting Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) competition for secondary school students in the country,” said St. Patrick’s Vice Principal, Tim Long.

“As part of this competition students learn how to design, race, and build their very own miniature Formula 1 car which they will race against other competing teams from across the country.

“Teams are now working hard and using their skills in design, technology, marketing and team work to prepare for their tilt at the finals on May 6^th. 2022,” said Mr. Long.

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