Pupils in St Peter's Lower Sixth had the amazing opportunity to visit the Ginetta factory last week and were taken on a full tour of the different stages that go into creating one of their excellent race cars.
The tour began with pupils having the opportunity to ride in the racing simulator which uses advanced technology to recreate the driving experience. Pupils analysed the data from their simulations and learned about how Ginetta uses the data to improve each race. The tour then delved into the different sections of the factory, such as engine construction and testing, varieties of welding, and how the carbon fibre kits are designed and assembled.
An impressive amount of production goes on in-house at Ginetta, and pupils got to see the electrical room where engineers wire every part of their cars by hand. They also listened to staff describe how Ginetta uses state-of-the-art drills and lathes to specially make every bit of the car, down to the individual screws and bolts. To hear more about Ginetta Motorsport, click here.
The pupils were able to ask staff questions at each step along the way and enjoyed relating it back to the welding and other skills they are using in class this term. It was an inspiring trip seeing so many talented individuals working in every department, especially for pupil Millie who is the first recipient of the new Ginetta STEM Scholarship.
Today going around the factory I've learned so much about the company itself, and when I receive work experience I'm going to have a great time.
- Millie (Ginetta Scholar)
The Scholarship is thanks to the generosity of the company, who provides one pupil annually with up to 100% of the day fee for St Peter’s School, as well as the opportunity to spend work experience at the factory learning from their industry experts. It is means tested and directed towards pupils with a special interest in STEM who intend to take related subjects at A-Levels. To learn more about the Ginetta STEM Scholarship, click here.
