By the end of the unit the students needed to create a race car made out of Balsa wood, drill holes to include wheels and sand, decorate and paint it in time for race day.
In class they were asked to think of ways to ensure that their car would be faster then anyone else's and had to research different design features.
The design features would play a large role considering all students were given the same piece of timber. The cars were attached to the track using a fishing line, students had a trigger that they needed to push to release the car from the starting line, cars then made it down to the end of the track in under 2 seconds using the CO2 cartridge in the back of the car.
It was great seeing the enthusiasm of the students, and their support for one another on race day. We had a few senior students offer to assist and without their help the day wouldn't have been such a big success.
Diane Dundas
Delany College Granville
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18 Dec 2025
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π Proud moment for Delany College! Our 2025 HSC stars, have nailed it! β¨ #DelanyCollege #HSC2025 #HighAchievers
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18 Dec 2025
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π Proud moment for Delany College! Our 2025 HSC stars, have nailed it! β¨ #DelanyCollege #HSC2025 #HighAchievers
18 Dec 2025
Catholic schools across Western Sydney celebrate HSC success
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is celebrating another outstanding year of Higher School Certificate (HSC) results as students from 22 secondary schools receive their results.
18 Dec 2025
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Delany College is incredibly proud of all our 2025 HSC students and their hard work. A huge congratulations to Sidney Taktak on being named Delany Dux. An outstanding and well deserved achievement. We wish all our students every success in their future endeavours
16 Dec 2025
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β¨ Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 Blaxland Community Service Awards β¨ Minister Clareβs 2025 Community Service Award was held on Thursday, 4 December at Birrong Girls High School, celebrating students who go above and beyond to make their schools great places to learn and our communities better places to live. A huge congratulations to Kuae Yai, the deserving recipient of this award, recognised for her outstanding commitment to service, inspiring leadership, and academic excellence. ππ
16 Dec 2025
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ππ You showed up, stayed focused and made it happenβπ congratulations to our Sustained Effort Award recipients! #EffortEqualsSuccess #EndOfYear #SoProud #delanycollege
15 Dec 2025
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What a way to celebrate! π Campion House enjoyed an all-expenses-paid city trip on Friday after winning the House Competition, putting their detective skills to the test at Mission Escape and ending the year with teamwork, fun and festive cheer.
15 Dec 2025
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Stage 6 Juggernauts of the Week... Tayla Kayrouzβ¨ Recognised for her consistent and sustained effort, Taylaβs beautiful and reverent daily recital of the Breastplate brings calm, focus, and unity to our community each morning. Thank you for the meaningful way you help us begin each day together ππ Sienna Chamounπ Celebrated for her consistently positive attitude and proactive approach to all tasks, Sienna brings enthusiasm and energy to everything she does. Her commitment and willingness to engage fully make her a wonderful role model for others ππ A special shout-out to all students who were nominated β your dedication, positivity, and everyday contributions continue to strengthen our community and do not go unnoticed π« Waleed Alameddine, Suhana Ali, Isaac Barlow, Eliane El Ghoubaira and Aziz Jabeyra
11 Dec 2025
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β οΈβ¨ Sparkle alert! After a year of experimenting with leather and timber, our Delany designers are now diving into metal and gemstones. Their latest projects are too good not to share! ππ§β¨
10 Dec 2025
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πContinuing our annual tradition, Delany has once again donated a full truckload of Christmas hampers to St Vinnies! For a small school, we consistently exceed expectations and itβs all thanks to our incredible community. A huge thank you to our families, staff and students for your generosity and for keeping the spirit of Christmas giving alive πππ¦
08 Dec 2025
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πβ¨ Stage 4 Adventure! Our Stage 4 students had an amazing day out at Kinokuniya, diving into the huge range of books before choosing one to take home - courtesy of the College π They finished the day relaxing at Darling Harbour, dipping their feet in the water to cool off in the summer heatβοΈπ¦ A perfect mix of reading, exploring and fun! ππ
08 Dec 2025
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πWeek 8 Academic Juggernaut - Stage 4π YEAR 8:π« Natan Gebrie β A standout member of our Delany community! Natanβs kindness, respect, determination and consistent effort have made him a true role model this year. YEAR 7:π« Ravpreet Kaur β Ravpreet shows incredible selflessness, always giving her time, respect and support to uplift those around her. A huge congratulations as well to all the students nominated by our amazing staff - your hard work and positive actions have not gone unnoticed! ππ YEAR 8 Nominees: ππ Derek Custodio, Amelia Ika, Kai Salicioglu-Achi, Takasima Huihahau, Sebasjin Tuki, Peter Victor, Azhar Saskai, Aeva Mendez, Mila El-Ayoubi & Sophie Yang YEAR 7 Nominees: ππ Arjav Aryal, Christabel Chiezuworom Ibeh, Cloud Sila, Youngwoong Shin, Taha Mansouri, Tristian Lancaster & Angelina Farah π Keep shining, Delany students!
27 Nov 2025
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A powerful display of Love, Serve and Hope from our Year 12 students, who spent their evening travelling with Ms Ghribian and Mr Trad to support those in need on the Vinnies Van ππ
25 Nov 2025
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π Stage 6 Juggernauts Spotlight! π Joseph El Khoueiry β Recognised as a Stage 6 Juggernaut for his proactive approach to HSC preparation. He consistently produces high quality work, actively seeks feedback and shows a genuine commitment to both his learning and school life. Tong Yang Wangβ Celebrated as a Stage 6 Juggernaut for her dedication in producing our very first podcast episode, her steady growth in tackling HSC style questions and her willingness to support Science activities. Her initiative and enthusiasm continue to shine. π Special Mention to all students nominated this week! Your hard work, growth and positive contributions truly highlight the strength of our Delany community. John Hana β’ Tayla Kayrouz β’ Nathanael Kolo β’ Seiloga Mano β’ Rylan Roebeck β’ Sienna Shamoun β’ Helena Singhdeo #DelanySpirit #Stage6Juggernauts #ProudCommunity
18 Nov 2025
Western Sydney Catholic Schools hold the phone
Student mobile phone use will be banned across 80 Western Sydney Catholic schools from the beginning of the 2026 school year. The restriction presents a positive opportunity to enhance student outcomes, both in academic excellence and wellbeing.