St Ursula’s tops science contest
STUDENTS from St Ursula’s College claimed a decisive victory at the 2017 Darling Downs Science and Engineering Challenge for the second year in a row.
The event, hosted by the University of Southern Queensland, put more than 30 secondary schools from Goondiwindi to Ipswich through a series of eight challenges.
The tasks included building bridges, wiring electrical infrastructure and building skyscrapers that could withstand earthquakes.
The activities involved the use of science, engineering and technology principles.
Teacher Bill Whiting accompanied the team and was thrilled with the win.
“It was a fantastic achievement by this team of girls,” Mr Whiting said.
“Not only did the beat last year’s score by 100 points, they were 200 points clear of their nearest competition this year and hold the best score in the state of 1335 points.
“It is wonderful to see a group of students who can think quickly to overcome problems and challenges faced by today’s engineers.
“These girls have the passion and ability to accomplish whatever they set their minds to.”
Year 10 student Georgia Waters said she had always been good at science but her success in the ElectraCity challenge had prompted her to join some of her team- mates at the Women Explore Engineering day hosted by the University of Queensland later this year.
“I’ve really enjoyed my time in the competition and I’m looking forward to representing the Darling Downs region at the Super Challenge in September where we take on schools from all over the state to get a place in the national final,” she said.