Students join challenge

Students from both campuses of Brisbane Water Secondary College participated in the annual Science and Engineering Challenge at Niagra Park Community Centre on Thursday, March 17, and Friday, March 18.

Students were asked to design and build all types of projects from hovercraft, helicopters, all-terrain vehicles and aircraft to working models of electricity and water networks.

Winning schools will move on to state and national finals.

Sponsored by energy supply system company Ausgrid, the company had its engineering trainees, cadets and graduates on hand each day to assist the students with their tasks.

"Our support of the Science and Engineering Challenge encourages more students to learn about maths and science," said Ausgrid media advisor Mr Allyn Hamonet.

"We hope it will become a launching pad for a career in electrical engineering and even a future career with Ausgrid."

Media release, 16 Mar 2011 Allyn Hamonet, Ausgrid