Govermate logoGovermate
Back to opportunities
DocumentClosednews

F1 In Schools Technology Festival

OPEN AIR SCHOOLRef: https://openairschool.co.za/2013/05/16/f1-in-schools-technology-festival/

Official source

Source domain: openairschool.co.za

Collected on 30 July 2026

Always confirm details on the official source before acting.

Our copy (archived 30 July 2026)Official source

What this means

This document is a blog/event post on the Open Air School website about the “F1 in Schools Technology Festival – Top Gear Festival’s Legacy Initiative” held in 2013. It states that Open Air School was one of seven invited schools to participate in a challenge to design and create a miniature future F1 car made of balsa wood that could run on a 20-metre track. It lists the students who represented the school (TEAM OASIS) and thanks specific staff members for their work. The post is dated 16 May 2013.

Facts

Reference

https://openairschool.co.za/2013/05/16/f1-in-schools-technology-festival/

Key Takeaways

  • Event: F1 in Schools Technology Festival – Top Gear Festival’s Legacy Initiative
  • Date of post: May 16, 2013
  • Open Air School invited as one of seven schools
  • Challenge: design and create a miniature F1 car of the future
  • Materials requirement: balsa wood
  • Track requirement: 20 metre track
  • Displayed items: designs, business plans, marketing campaign, track and cars
  • Team OASIS members: Aaminah Pharos, Bongiwe Dubuzana, Phumlani Bhengu, Smiso Mtangwa, Minenhle Zulu
  • Acknowledgements: Ms N Van Wyk and Mrs B Naidoo
  • Open Air School
  • TEAM OASIS
  • Aaminah Pharos
  • Bongiwe Dubuzana
  • Phumlani Bhengu
  • Smiso Mtangwa
  • Minenhle Zulu
  • Ms N Van Wyk
  • Mrs B Naidoo