The Rotary Club of Bendigo South Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Science & Engineering Challenge
August 6 2026The 2026 Central Victoria Science & Engineering Challenge was held at the Girton Grammar School Stadium on Tuesday, 28 July, bringing together 160 students from six secondary schools across the region.
Participating schools included:
- Girton Grammar School
- Bendigo South East College
- Catherine McAuley College
- Weeroona College
- Creek Street Christian College
- Moama Anglican Grammar
Students competed enthusiastically across a range of hands-on science and engineering challenges, with Girton Grammar School narrowly claiming overall honours after a closely contested event.
The Science & Engineering Challenge is delivered by the University of Newcastle as part of a national program run in partnership with Rotary, industry and business. The program aims to inspire young people to pursue further studies and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
