Students discover the joys of science at Tomaree High School Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 Students at work at the Science Discovery Day. TOMAREE High School recently played host to the region’s annual Science Discovery Day, which brought together Year 5 and 6 students from across Port Stephens to take on an array of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) challenges. The event was organised by a team of dedicated volunteers from the Rotary Clubs of Nelson Bay and Medowie, and the University of Newcastle. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Year 10 science students from Tomaree High School took on a leadership role, assisting primary students with tasks and questions and encouraging them to think outside the box. The School’s Multi Purpose Centre was a buzz of activity and excitement as students competed in small groups to complete a range of engineering challenges, including designing and building a tower to withstand an earthquake and a bridge to help weighted vehicles cross a ravine. Students’ coding ability was also put to the test. A new challenge this year – called ‘It’s a Trap’ – was developed in collaboration with Deadly Science. Students had to build structures using 3D-printed rocks and sticks to catch specific types and amounts of fish as they swam along a river. Lisa Burton, Tomaree High School’s Head Science Teacher, told News Of The Area, “This is a fantastic program connecting Port Stephens schools and challenging curious minds! “We can’t wait for next year’s challenge already!” By Marian SAMPSON Rotary Club Of Nelson Bay members assisting at the event. Students enjoyed challenging their minds in the field of STEM.
