Cobar hosted the 2021 Outback Science and Engineering Challenge yesterday with students from across the western region taking part in the annual event which aims to encourage students to take up STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects in their senior studies. Pictured are Cooinda Home School students Caleb Theakston, Joanna McClure and Isla McKervey making a hovercraft.
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Cobar Public School students last week participated in a STEM workshop at the school organised by the Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association. Students heard talks by industry role models and participated in different activities exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. ▪ Photo contributed