Pupils from an Edinburgh school are gearing up to race an electric kit car they have built themselves in class.
Students from Queensferry High School built the DIY vehicle from scratch in just a matter of months, with the aim of racing it against other schools at East Fortune Race Circuit in the spring.
The project was supported by local housebuilders Cala Homes (East) and Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, as well as the Edinburgh Airport Community Fund.
Michael Fong, Developing Young Workers Schools Coordinator at Queensferry High School, said:
“The positive impact this project has had on all the pupils involved has been nothing short of incredible.
“It has taught them a range of invaluable skills, which they will be able to take with them throughout the rest of their time at school and into the world of work.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support of Cala Homes (East), Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and the Edinburgh Airport Community Fund, as well as the Queensferry and District Community Council, for their support with this project.
“The pupils are so excited to have a go at driving the car and getting stuck into time trials before the big race at East Fortune next year!”
For more information contact:
Sophie Wallace 07842120832 sophie.wallace@tigerbond.com
Karen Devine 07590 467342 karen.devine@tigerbond.com
Notes to Editor - Cala Group (Cala Homes and Legal & General Homes)
- Cala Group is a major UK home builder focused on building well-designed, high quality homes in prime locations throughout the South of England, the Cotswolds and Scotland.
- Cala started as the City of Aberdeen Land Association in 1875 and was the first Scottish company listed on the London Stock Market.
- Cala Group employs over 1,300 people across 10 offices and has around 75 live developments at any time.
- Cala was awarded the maximum 5 Star rating in the Home Builders Federation’s National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey 2024*, for the seventh year running. The independent survey found that 93% of our customers would recommend Cala to a friend.
- In 2023 Cala Group sold 2,917 homes, resulting in a turnover of £1.3bn and profit before tax (before exceptional items and revaluations) of £112m.
- Cala is proud have Samaritans as its national charity partner. Cala’s support will help to ensure that Samaritans can continue to be there for anyone who is struggling to cope. In turn, Samaritans provides training to help equip Cala’s staff – as well as employees of its subcontractors – with the skills to take care of their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues.
- Cala has made a commitment to help fight the effects of climate change on the planet by:
- Building homes that are operationally net zero carbon enabled before 2030.
- Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Scottish Government’s 2045 target and ahead of UK Government’s 2050 target.
For further information visit www.cala.co.uk or www.landghomes.com
