On Wednesday 29th March, students from Dungog and Bulahdeh High School travelled to Gloucester High School to compete in the 2017 STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program. Students from these 3 schools were divided into 2 Groups, Group A and Group B. The two groups were then subdivided into teams of 3 to 4 students. There were 4 challenges to complete in under 1.5 hours.
1. A Bionic Hand using Straws and strings to attach to a wrist mount provided.
2. A Minipult using sticks and rubber bands. Scores will be awarded for accuracy and longest distance.
3. A balloon powered Car using styrofoam trays, wheels, axles and other limited materials.
4. A Glider. Scores awarded for longest distance travelled.
Using their creativity skills, these students worked together as a team and had fun along the way.
A big thank you to Midcoast Science and Engineering Challenge, Newcastle University, Stratford Coal for providing the volunteers, support and funding for the students. A big thank you to John Walton, president of Dungog Rotary Club for organising this event and also to Gloucester and Dungog Rotarians for helping out with the supervision and for feeding the hungry students.
