Introduction: For my CAS project, I started an automobile club in school along with a few of my friends. Every Friday morning, we come early to school and teach our juniors about cars, engines, tuning, aerodynamics, drivetrains, motorsports, and many other topics related to vehicles. We also planned activities where juniors had to design their own car by choosing the engine type, drivetrain, aerodynamics, and basic performance ideas. The club is still running and will continue until we finish the full agenda. This project has helped me learn a lot about leadership, teamwork, and teaching.

LO1 – Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth: During this project, I realized that I am good at explaining technical ideas in a simple way. I also learned that I have strong knowledge about engines and tuning, which helped me teach confidently. However, I also noticed areas I need to improve, like speaking clearly in front of many students and managing time during each session. This project showed me both what I can do well and what I still need to work on to become a better leader and teacher.

LO2 – Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process: Starting an automobile club in school was not easy. We had to convince juniors to join, prepare lessons every week, and stay consistent. Teaching complicated topics like aerodynamics or ECUs in a simple way was also a big challenge. Because of this, I developed new skills like planning lessons, handling questions on the spot, simplifying information, and staying patient when some students struggled. These challenges helped me grow and gain more confidence.

LO3 – Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience: This project required proper planning from the beginning. My friends and I created a full agenda for the entire club, listing what we would teach each week. We divided topics, prepared presentations, and decided which activities to include. We also planned the car-design task for the juniors to apply what they learned. All this planning made the project more organised and showed that starting a club takes careful thinking and preparation.

LO4 – Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences: We came to school early every Friday, even when we were tired or had a lot of schoolwork. We stayed committed because we wanted the club to run smoothly and give value to the juniors who joined. Some weeks the attendance was low, but we still continued our sessions. This project taught me to stay consistent, not give up halfway, and keep pushing even when it gets tough.

LO5 – Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively: This project depended heavily on teamwork. My friends and I shared the workload by dividing topics, helping each other make notes, and stepping in when someone was absent. Working together kept the club organised and made the teaching smoother. I learned that collaboration makes the work lighter and improves the quality of the sessions. Everyone’s strengths supported the group.

LO7 – Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions: Since we were teaching topics like tuning, modifications, and motorsports, we made sure to talk about safety, responsible driving, and environmental impact. We explained why unsafe tuning or reckless driving is dangerous and why engineers must consider emissions and responsibility. Teaching juniors also came with ethical responsibility—we had to give correct information, stay respectful, and make sure the club environment was safe and honest. This helped me understand how ethics plays a role even in technical fields.

Conclusion: The automobile club has been one of the most meaningful projects I have worked on. It allowed me to share my passion for cars while improving my leadership and communication skills. I faced challenges, learned new things, and stayed committed every week. The project also helped juniors grow their interest in automobiles. As the club continues, I hope to finish the agenda successfully and make this a long-lasting activity for the school.