Cobar High School (CHS) students have for the third year in a row won the Outback Science and Engineering Challenge. (Pictured are some of the CHS team members, Sosie Barton, Tom Francisco, Rhys Cull and Sophie Bennett.) They finished with 1,401.72 points (out of a possible maximum score of 1,600 points). St John’s Primary School were second on 1,125.02. CHS won seven of the 15 activities (including getting a huge score in Confounding Communications) and were also second in another four. The Outback Challenge is part of a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with the community, the Rotary Club of Cobar, the mines and sponsors. Through the provision of hands-on experiences, the Challenge aims to inspire more young people to make a difference in the world by choosing a career in Science and Engineering.
Cobar High School (CHS) students have for the third year in a row won the Outback Science and Engineering Challenge. (Pictured are some of the CHS team members, Sosie Barton, Tom Francisco, Rhys Cull and Sophie Bennett.) They finished with 1,401.72 points (out of a possible maximum score of 1,600 points). St John’s Primary School were second on 1,125.02. CHS won seven of the 15 activities (including getting a huge score in Confounding Communications) and were also second in another four. The Outback Challenge is part of a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with the community, the Rotary Club of Cobar, the mines and sponsors. Through the provision of hands-on experiences, the Challenge aims to inspire more young people to make a difference in the world by choosing a career in Science and Engineering.
There was another good turn out of participants for the Cobar Athletics & Triathlon Squad (CATS) club’s monthly triathlon on January 14. Once again there were a number of new competitors taking part in the big field of 28 athletes. Four of the newbies, competing in teams, grabbed first and […]
The cricket nets at the Cobar High School (CHS) have undergone a refurbishment during the school holidays. CHS principal Shane Carter said he was pleased to see the school’s cricket pitch, which is also available for community use, undergoing resurfacing. He said the pitch was worn and in places had […]
The Lilliane Brady Village (LBV) hosted a public dementia education session last week aimed at helping dementia carers. Dementia Training Australia’s (DTA) Nancy Marino, who was in town to conduct dementia training for staff at the LBV, led the 90 minute session on Thursday night at the Services Club. Ms […]
