The Rotary Clubs of Dubbo and Narromine, Dubbo Rotaractors have combined to conduct the Western Plains Science and Engineering Challenge on 8/9 April 2010 at Dubbo Sportsworld, Sheraton Road, Dubbo. This next Challenge will be sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dubbo South.

The Challenge is designed, through fun and practical hands-on activities, to inspire young people about the opportunities available in science, technology and engineering. This is a popular program evidenced by past expressions from students and teachers who have participated in past years. Several students have chosen a science, engineering or technology career as a result of the program.

The challenges are compiled by the University of Newcastle, managed and operated by Rotarians and sponsored by the Australian Constructors Association.

Nominations have been sent to schools in the immediate region of Dubbo and schools should complete the nomination forms quickly as only sixteen teams will be accepted for the two days, ie 8 teams each day. The schools year 10 students will compete in one or two events that range from design and build projects to logic, teamwork and task orientated activities. There is no charge to attend but schools have to arrange transport to Dubbo.

Winning schools from each region will be invited to attend a Super Challenge in Newcastle in August 2010.
Year 10 students in 2010 are encouraged to speak with the Head Teacher-Science and encourage your school to attend this great Rotary program. Teams are nominated quickly and last year several schools missed out because of a late nomination.

Further enquiries to Geoff Smith 6889 5447 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

March 2011.

This years Challenge will be held on 29-31 March at the Dubbo Racecourse. The Discovery Day will be Tuesday and it is designed for Primary School students with a maximum of 16 schools participating. This will involve about 300 students. A full nomination is expected. On the Wednesday and Thursday, year 10 students will attend and compete for maximum points through 8 different challenges. The schools are broken up between the larger schools on one day and the smaller schools including combination of schools on the other day Competition is keen as the winning schools will be invited to attend the State Challenge in Newcastle and if successful the Australian Challenge in Wangaratta.