Newsletter for the Rotary Club of Greater Geraldton - Issue No.: 785 Issue Date: 20 May, 2024

Club Members are invited to the come along ans see Science in action.  Come for a visit between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM to see some exciting involvement bt Students from local schools.

The Rotary Club of Geraldton-Greenough's Science and Engineering Challenge

Rotary Club of Geraldton-Greenough • Geraldton Grammar School

The Science and Engineering Challenge is a national event organised by The University of Newcastle.

Schools are invited to bring teams of students to participate in science and engineering based challenge activities. Activities range from bridge building and catapults to earthquake proof buildings, flat pack furniture and communication and power networks and design.

The Discovery Day is aimed at primary school students and will take place on Thursday 18 May and already we have students from Binnu, Yuna, Mingenew, Chapman Valley as well as many schools in Geraldton registered to attend this event.

The Challenge Day is aimed at students in year 9 and 10 and will take place on Wednesday 17 May, all schools in Geraldton and Dongara have registered to attend. Students and teachers find the days to be fun, exciting and inspiring.

Attached also are some details of the events for your information and the Timetable for the Days is below

The basic timetable is:

Science and Engineering Challenge (Secondary)

Wed, 17th May

- 9:15 students arrive

- 9:35 start

- 1:45 bridge testing

- Presentations 2:15ish

Science and Engineering Discovery Day (Primary)

Thursday, 18th May

- 9:30 students arrive

- 9:55 start

- 2:00 bridge testing

- Presentations 2:15ish.

Visitors are welcome throughout the day.