Dublin students pandemic stories included in arts council s time-capsule project
The generation of children whose lives were upended by the COVID-19 coronavirus won’t soon forget it.
But 12 years from now, as many will be graduating from a college or university, students from five Dublin elementary schools will have the opportunity to revisit their own words and pictures describing that moment in time because of a time-capsule project with the Dublin Arts Council.
“I might go back so my family can see what I wrote when I was in the fourth grade,” said Kaiden Marsh, 10, a student at Indian Run Elementary School.
RoboBall
As an avid soccer player, Hannah learned that regional elite soccer players are often disadvantaged by a lack of training facilities or partners. So, she designed a robotic soccer trainer – that uses visual imaging software, pneumatics and electronics – which can retrieve balls, deliver balls to different heights and provide simulated passing practice. For her project, Hannah has received a nomination for the SHAPE NSW HSC Technology Showcase and won first place in the AIP Most Outstanding Physics Award. Her goal is a career in genetic engineering.
Rebecca Paratz
The Giraffe Walker
Rebecca’s Giraffe Walker addresses the risks of falls in the elderly by maintaining a stable level base for the user and helping them to sit and stand independently. She had to learn new skills and refine old ones such as coding, welding, soldering, riveting, and electronic design and construction. Rebecca’s favourite subject is mathematics, and outside of school she is a national-leve
A teenager touted as the next big thing in racing has received a prestigious award as he follows in the footsteps of racing legends. Gus Burton, from Kelvedon has been announced as a 2021 British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) Rising Star in recognition of his achievements last season. The honour is bestowed upon just a handful of British and Commonwealth drivers. The 17-year-old Felsted School student follows in the footsteps of driving legends such as Sir Lewis Hamilton and British Touring Car Champion, Ash Sutton. BRDC operations executive, Luke Evans said: “We are delighted to welcome Gus to the British Racing Drivers’ Club as a Rising Star.