4x4 Challenge

Winners 2008: Best use of Electronics

Winners 2007: Overall

National Final at JCB Headquarters

GROUP of talented pupils from Withernsea High School were invited to the JCB World Head Quarters at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire on July 10 for the National final of the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge.

Pupils Daniel Garton, Edward Garton, Adam Stephenson, Daniel Greaves, Nathan Sharp, John Turnbull and Ryan Gibson, along with school staff Mike Cox and Nick Bullock entered the competition.

The students joined other teams, of up to seven pupils aged from 14 to 16, to compete in the regional finals across the UK, and joined six other teams in winning a place at the National final.

Withernsea Winners - Driving Experience

The team prize was a 4x4 driving experience and VIP factory tour of the JCB factory.

Pictures show Withernsea High School pupils trying out the 4x4 course.

The National Winners from Withernsea High School won a single scholarship at Harper Adams.

Supported by JCB, this innovative challenge raises awareness to children about the issues surrounding environmentally friendly 4x4 vehicles.

Picture shows Overall winners in 2007.

The next generation of the 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge will see the introduction of a six- wheeled Lunar Buggy competition, in which students will design and manufacture all-terrain vehicles suitable for space exploration using both solar energy and battery power.

JCB Learning & Development

This nationwide challenge offers an exciting opportunity to encourage the development of our engineers of tomorrow, with the aim to engage young people in the complexities and challenges of design engineering and to demonstrate the rewards if choosing engineering as a career.

“Our company was delighted to have provided support for this initiative as part of the companies’ ongoing strategy to highlight the opportunities that exist within engineering for young people”.

Ken Stepney, Head of Learning and Development at JCB.

4x4 Challenge Chairman

“The challenge is growing every year.  It really is an excellent opportunity for students to get involved with something that provides a real insight into the world of engineering and 4x4 vehicles which helps to promote qualifications along the way”.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of the 4x4 in Schools Technnology Challenge.