Student Spotlight
A team of Year 8 students from Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Oak Flats have taken home first place in the Orbispace Initiative's "Pitch for the Planet" competition.
Charlotte Weir, Phoebe Rogers, Sophie Tayler, Elisabeth Suartama, and Ginger Siasat wowed judges with their innovative battery swapping concept, "GreenBay."
The competition provided these inspiring young women with a platform to present their ideas to industry leaders, including:
- Phil Argy (Sydney Angels and the Australian Electric Vehicle Association Executive Committee)
- Sarah Carney (Microsoft CTO)
- Lottie Dalziel (Banish Founder and 2023 Young Australian of the Year)
- Brad Delamare (Tank Stream Labs CEO)
- Bree Kirkman (F5 Collective CCO)
- Rebecca Miller (SMEC Manager Sustainable Futures)
"GreenBay" aims to address the growing need for efficient and sustainable energy solutions. The team's impressive pitch and innovative thinking secured them the top spot, demonstrating the bright future of STEM within our Catholic schools.
The Orbispace Initiative
The mission of the Orbispace Initiative is to train the next generation of Australian female innovators by equipping them with the skills and mindsets needed to succeed in a rapidly changing physical and digital landscape.
Developing future-ready learners
Through the Corpus Teaching and Learning Framework, Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Oak Flats, is transforming the lives of young people so they can excel in their chosen field.
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