Trinity Catholic College has won the Southern Tablelands Science and Engineering Challenge, held at Goulburn's Veolia Arena on Friday, July 31. The school scored 1425 points, qualifying for the state final on August 26 at the Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre in Callaghan.
The annual event, run by the University of Newcastle in partnership with local Rotary Clubs and sponsors, attracted 210 students from eight schools across the region. Students rotated through eight activities, including designing a device to grab a ball, building bridges, constructing an Antarctic research station, and making wind turbine blades.
Year 9 student Joshua Pickford, who took part in the 'Confounding Communications' activity, said it was interesting to apply science and engineering to communication. He hopes to pursue a career in aerospace engineering.
Goulburn Rotary Club public officer Alex Oliver said students enjoyed the hands-on construction activities. At the end of the day, bridges were knocked down to test their structural soundness.
Mayor Nina Dillon presented the winning trophy. Rod Aistrope from Engineers Australia noted Australia is 'desperately short' of engineers and scientists, and praised the support of sponsors including Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Gunlake Quarries, and Divall's Earthmoving.
Source: braidwoodtimes.com.au
