We are thrilled to celebrate an extraordinary achievement by five of our remarkable students. Congratulations to Claudia, Jessica, Kara, Tilly and Zadie (SFC1) for their successful entry into the Astro Pi competition!
The Astro Pi competition, organised by the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, challenges young minds to develop experiments and applications that leverage the unique environment of space. It is a testament to our students' creativity, technical prowess, and dedication that their project was selected from a highly competitive field of international entries.
The journey began months ago when, guided by their passion for science and technology, the students decided to take on the Astro Pi challenge. Their project, designed to calculate the speed of the ISS, required a good understanding of both programming and astrophysics. Through countless hours of research, coding, and testing, they developed a program that calculated the velocity of the ISS by analysing images that were taken from a Raspberry Pi Camera.
One of the most remarkable aspects of this achievement is the teamwork and perseverance demonstrated by Claudia, Jessica, Kara, Tilly and Zadie to complete the project successfully in such a short time. Each member brought unique strengths to the project, from coding expertise to analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Their collaborative spirit and mutual support were crucial in overcoming the challenges they faced along the way.
We are immensely proud of Claudia, Jessica, Kara, Tilly and Zadie, and we look forward to seeing how their future endeavours will shape the world of science and technology. Their success in the Astro Pi competition is a shining example of what can be achieved with determination, creativity, and the spirit of exploration.
As they continue their educational journey, we encourage all students to follow in their footsteps, embrace challenges, and pursue their passions. The sky is not the limit - our students have proven that with dedication and innovation, even the stars can be within reach.
Dr Webb, Head of Computing
Pictured below: Clouds over Tasman Sea in the South Pacific Ocean taken from International Space Station - picture taken using the raw data from the student’s program.
