BGS+ Racing

An introduction to F1 in Schools for Year 6 students

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BGS+ Racing: Introduction to F1 in Schools

This program has concluded and will resume in Term 2, 2025. 

To be informed of the new program dates, please fill out an expression of interest form. 

From the Brighton Grammar Secondary School State and National winning F1 in Schools program comes an exciting development program for students in Year 6. 

The BGS+ Racing: Introduction to F1 in Schools program will introduce Junior School students to the F1 in Schools competition where participants will learn all aspects of competing.  

The program is capped at 14 participants per session.  

Introduction to F1 in Schools Program: 

The Introduction to F1 in Schools – Year 6 program is based at Brighton Grammar’s Secondary School F1 in Schools program and aims to provide boys with an introduction and technical skills to compete in the competition in Year 7. 

Topic 1 – Introduction

  • About F1 in Schools, team branding and marketing

Topic 2 – Construction

  • Car design and construction

Topic 3 – Outcomes

  • Teamwork, reaction timing and contributive discussion

Topic 4 – Presentations

  • Presentation skills, writing and presenting

Topic 5 – Track preparations

  • Racing, reaction testing, track safety and outcomes

Topic 6 – Racing

  • Racing and awards

Dates: To be confirmed
Time:
3.45-5.45pm
Location: 
BHIVE Building, BGS Secondary School 

Students will be taken to the BHIVE from the Junior School by a staff member. 

Parents are to pick up students directly from the BHIVE at 5.45pm. 

 

 

Introduction to F1 in Schools 
Maximum 14 students per session

 

Cancellations

Cancellations will be accepted within 7 days from the invoice issue date each term. Withdrawals outside of this timeframe incur an administration fee of $50.

Other Questions?

Contact Us:
(03) 8591 2240
bgsplus@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 10:00am-3:00pm