Students write about the lessons learnt during the competition
Hello! We would like to share our memorable experience in AWIM (A world in Motion), Jet Toy competition with you. We worked with utmost will power, inspired by our teachers and trainers. We learnt the basic laws of Physics, handling things more delicately and making very precise measurements. Further, we learnt how to handle situations correctly, life skills like teamwork, co-ordination, rapid thinking, presentation and decoration skills and distributing work according to our talents.
Our trainers and teachers were from John Deere and out of school. Jyotsna teacher and Rutuja teacher from our very own school trained and taught us many important aspects of the competition. Vinit sir from John Deere explained to us the laws of physics.
In the competition, we had to make a jet toy, a vehicle which had to cover 10 meters. Not only this, but the vehicle had to cover many more things like covering distance with weight and being very accurate. We had to design our vehicles to cover all the aspects for the competition. We had to decide a theme, team name, logo and slogan. We had to prepare a presentation and a chart with a decorative toy. Two teams got selected:-
1) The Girls rescue Squad
Member- Aditi Rangarajan, Siddhi Lipare, Renuka Gadkari and Sai Pawar.
2) The Doorstep school
Member- Ira Ghare, Chaitanya Sant, Sahil Sathe and Parth Wagh.
We learnt the importance of all the parts of the vehicle. We were well-prepared for the school- level competition. We were nervous and excited too. We had to complete all the tasks and vehicles in 2 hours. The teams mentioned above got selected.
After that we, the selected teams, were told about the Saturday practice timings. We also had extra practices in school hours. We practiced a lot with will power, excitement and energy more than ever as it was a golden opportunity for us to learn. Actually we were fully enjoying while practicing and learning. We were ready and we set out for the city competition. It was a fresh day. The competition was held at Orchid School.
When we reached the school, there was enthusiasm in the air and we all felt very happy. We got our badges and had a healthy and hearty breakfast. Then we went in the auditorium for the inauguration ceremony. There were many people who shared their experiences with us. This made us gain courage and with all the courage and the knowledge we were ready for the competition. We sat in groups and started making the toys and chart.
Though we were 2 different teams, we were like one. We helped each other and worked together like a team. We were feeling happy to help each other. Sometimes, we were in a hurry due to lack of time. So, we did each and every step by thinking thrice. We had small arguments, but each led to a new idea. We helped each other and finally finished our task. We were competing with ourselves, not each other.
Discussing the completion, we had a hearty lunch. The test engineers who had to test vehicles went for testing and others were practicing the presentation. We observed that each and every team had a nice and unique idea. The test engineers came back told the project Engineers and Facility Engineers. Our vehicles went well. Then came the time for the presentation. We wished each other a best of luck. We tried our best.
Everyone was nervous as the result drew near. Dilip Chabriya was the chief guest. Children came on stage to sing. Finally it was result time. We became nervous and then came the announcement. We were happy to hear that the Girls Rescue Squad got a prize for the Time on Track event and Door Step School for Distance event.
Though we did not go for the national level, we lost only by ½ mark. We felt satisfied with our work. Both teams did the work wholeheartedly and showed our duties towards completing our work. Each and every child seemed engrossed in the results. The environment was nice and was filled with one word, which was congratulations! Though we were a bit sad, nevertheless we said that getting awards in so many schools was a big achievement in itself. Our excitement never decreased. It was time to return to our very own lovely school.
We decided that we will use the skills we learnt in the journey so far in our daily lives and be solemn and courteous citizens of India. Whatever we achieved was also because of many other people and we give a loyal thanks to our parents, teachers, trainers, Radhika Madam and of course all of you who are reading this!
THANK YOU!!
Article credits: Ira Ghare, Aditi Rangarajan, Siddhi Lipare &
Chaitanya Sant
