College participates in engineering challenge

Brisbane Water Secondary College participated in the 2013 Science and Engineering Challenge on Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11, along with more than 400 students from 14 Central Coast schools.

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher said students encountered common challenges found in science and engineering careers during the two-day competition.

"The program, run by the University of Newcastle, is designed to inspire the next generation of workers," said Mr Hartcher.

"Year 10 students participated in a series of competitive activities to demonstrate the elements needed for a career in the science and engineering industries.

"We know from past participants that 45 per cent of students studying physics in Year 11 were influenced to choose the subject after taking part in the Science and Engineering Challenge.

"NSW electricity distributor Ausgrid hopes the challenge will help plug the skills gap in the energy industry," Mr Hartcher said.

More than 35 Ausgrid graduate engineers, cadets, trainees and apprentices were there to assist students with activities in the Challenge and give information about career opportunities.

The top scoring schools across Northern NSW will now compete at a Super Challenge in August.

Media Release, 10 Apr 2013

Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP