Merkur kit opens the door to the world of technology
The all-day program was full of interactive activities, but the main role was played by working with the legendary technical kit Merkur. The participants were divided into four mixed teams. This allowed us to create a more dynamic atmosphere
in individual teams and support mutual motivation within the teams.
"The basis of the work activities was the technical kit Merkur 8, from which the boys and girls assembled together a bulldozer, a sleeper, a boat and a motorbike. Each team had to creatively think about the boat to the base. Without coordination, technical skills and willingness to work, teams would have no chance to succeed. The final task was to lift the boat from the sleeper using a pulley and lower it onto the mat," said Zdeněk Pavlíček (JhP/HRL2), co-organiser of the event.
The team consisting of Tomáš Fišer, Tomáš Háva, Štěpán Ošmera, Kristýna Volfová and Adéla Nevrklová won the competition for the best model. As a reward, each member of the winning team took home a tablet. All participants then received small gifts and a backpack from Bosch.
Who won the title "Technic boy/Technic girl"?
Another challenge of the event was the individual competition for the title "Technic boy/Technic girl", where it was about who of the boys and girls best knows and names various technical tools used not only in Bosch, but also
in the home. The winner of the competition and winner of the title "Technic boy" was Filip Vyhnanovský, who received a Gravitrax technical kit as a prize. "Today I liked the technical assignment for building from Mercury, the technical questions were not difficult and were practically oriented. "Of course, I am also very happy about the win," said a satisfied Filip.
Fun form motivates to study technical fields
“I like the technique. I worked well in our team, we all got along well," said Tomáš Fišer, a participant of the event. "I am not thinking about studying technology yet, but our team agreed that Bosch is an attractive company with excellent technical background," said Klára Vopálenská, a participant of Juniors' Bosch Day.
"I am glad that the "Juniors' Bosch Day" organized by our company can be the initial impetus for the participants' decision to study technical fields. I would be personally pleased if any of the boys or girls would later be interested in the opportunities to be part of Bosch family in Jihlava, "said Suzana Cizmic, Commercial Plant Manager of the company.