Pitching to our Mentors

This morning was an exciting time at S'Mart Tank. Each group presented their idea to our six mentors for them to select some of us to go further.

Ski Bike was our first product and we were impressed with the prototype Lennox had made. Our mentors asked who would be likely to buy these ski bikes.

Filter Water was next and there was a big discussion about the large number of opportunities for a product like this. How might it work? What would filter the water? Greg commented that this idea definitely "had legs"!

Grippy shoes did not have a prototype created but talked about their attachable product.

Trash Lab were next. They had created a mini Lego prototype of their idea that will enable students at St Martins to creatively play with products from this shed. The lack of playing area is a problem for us during the rebuild. This group has already talked with Mr Callaghan about working alongside the SMart Community to enable this to happen in our school. Rochelle was particularly excited about this idea.

Smart Sheet was next with their art sheets that would wrap around tables to prevent paint spillage on tables.

S'Mart Folders have already been on a trip to TwinNeedle to look at creating and printing their reading folders. These girls had a number of prototypes that did not yet work, as well as two materials that do. They were really well organised with why S'Mart Folder are a great alternative to the regular reading folders available now. They had even thought of donating some of their profits to Duffy Books.

Kitchen Herb Garden brought along their product to promote to the mentors. They were very clear on what their product is and the benefits of these herb gardens. Each of these herb gardens will be made individually by this group. They had already thought of costs and products.

Bike Seat Heat were the final group. These boys are all about keeping your bottom warm while cycling! This is a battery powered pack that heats up a bike seat.

It was great to see each student confidently presenting to the adult mentors - what a great skill.

The mentors discussed the pros and cons of each group and agreed to support the following:

• Trash Lab (Rochelle and Marty)
• Smart Sheet (Marty)
• Smart Folders (Alison)
• Kitchen Herb Garden (Greg)
• Filter Water (Craig)

Congratulations S'Mart Tankers!