The Rotary Club of Narrabri’s annual Science and Engineering Challenge has experienced a large turnout of students from schools across the North West to enjoy days of stimulating larning activities.
Across three days, 500 students took part in activities at The Crossing Theatre in the event hosted by Rotary in conjunction with the University of Newcastle and sponsoring business and organisations.
Primary schools participated on the Tuesday and Wednesday while high schools were featured on the Thursday.
Narrabri High School claimed top honours in the high schools’ challenge while Moree Public School and St Philomena’s Catholic School (Moree) were the primary school winners.
Long-term challenge coordinator and Rotarian Bruce Pyke this year handed over running duties to Rotary Club of Narrabri youth director Kirk Harvey.
Mr Harvey said 23 schools took part across the three days, supported by 46 teachers and 36 volunteers.
In the many years the challenge has been held in Narrabri, an estimated 6000 students have partcipated.
The Science and Engineering Challenge represent a considerable investment by Rotary to support students and STEM learning.
“The Science and Engineering Challenge is a great opportunity for students from across the region to see STEM in action,” Mr Harvey said.
The program really is a community effort, with teachers, Narrabri Rotarians, volunteers from industry, and Narrabri High School students all volunteering to help with the event.
Students and volunteers were also trated to a delicious barbecue lunch cooked by Rotary volunteers.
“The challenge is a great time for everyone involved,” Mr Harvey said.
