WELCOME TO THE ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH
Entries are now open until the end of Term 3, 2024!
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ABOUT THE ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH
Since 1991, the Energy Breakthrough has provided opportunities for students, teachers, parents and local industry to work together to design and construct a vehicle, a machine or innovation in technology that will represent an ‘energy breakthrough’.
The 2024 Energy Breakthrough event will be held from Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th of November 2024 in Maryborough, Victoria.
Teams of students can participate in Robotics, Junkyard Challenge, Pushcarts, Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) and Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEVs).
The program is unique in that all teams must compete across three areas of assessment:
- Design and Construction,
- Display and Presentation and
- Trials.
The Energy Breakthrough is a joint initiative of the Country Education Partnership (CEP) and the Central Goldfields Shire Council (CGSC). Learn more about the Energy Breakthrough >
Tax deductible donations to support the Energy Breakthrough can now be made through the Country Education Partnership and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).Find out more about making a donation to support the Energy Breakthrough >
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Program aims to …
The Three Program Elements …
Display & Presentation
A 20 minute presentation to judges for team members to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of their entry.
Design & Construction
An informal conversation assessing the student’s understanding of the vehicle and the concepts involved in its design and construction.
Trials
Thousands of students ranging in age from nine to 19 push, pedal and pilot carts, human powered vehicles and energy efficient vehicles in dynamic tests that can last just a few minutes or as long as 24 hours.
LATEST NEWS
Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud re-sign as our Official Volunteer Sponsor
Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud have signed on as the Energy Breakthrough Official Volunteer Sponsor for the second consecutive year.
Register for Test N Tune Day in Bendigo – 23 August 2024
To support schools get preparations rolling towards Maryborough, the Country Education Partnership is hosting a 'Test'N'Tune Day in Bendigo on Friday 23 August 2024 for all Energy Breakthrough HPV and EEVs teams. Sign-up your school today and enjoy some 'seat time', meet other teachers and students and enjoy a free BBQ!
🤖 Stoked to see our new Robotics category officially part of the Sphero Global Challenge Presented by STEM It Up Sports in 2024!
We are the ONLY location down under this season 🤩
Global Locations:
USA 🇺🇸
KUWAIT 🇰🇼
ITALY 🇮🇹
AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 - Energy Breakthrough, Maryborough
🏆 Winners of our ‘State Final’ will qualify for the World Championships next April.
🎟️ We are still taking school entries until end of August.
Visit: https://www.eb.org.au/robotics/
#sphero #robotics #stem
@sphero @stemitupsports @countryedpartnership
🤖 Stoked to see our new Robotics category officially part of the Sphero Global Challenge Presented by STEM It Up Sports in 2024!
We are the ONLY location down under this season 🤩
Global Locations:
USA 🇺🇸
KUWAIT 🇰🇼
ITALY 🇮🇹
AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 - Energy Breakthrough, Maryborough
🏆 Winners of our ‘State Final’ will qualify for the World Championships next April.
🎟️ We are still taking school entries until end of August.
Visit: https://www.eb.org.au/robotics/
#sphero #robotics #stem
@sphero @stemitupsports @countryedpartnership
👏 Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud have signed on as our Official Volunteer Sponsor for the second consecutive year. 👏
Central Goldfields Shire Mayor and Energy Breakthrough’s Management Group Committee Chair, Cr Liesbeth Long (pictured here in the helmet!) said the organising team were excited to welcome Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud on board again.
“This partnership is a perfect fit – with such a strong collaboration between the 700+ volunteers who make the Energy Breakthrough event possible and the community focus of the Community Bank.
“We are stoked and grateful to the Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud for their investment for the second year and specifically their commitment to supporting the hundreds of volunteers who play such a critical role in the event’s success.
The sponsorship will assist Energy Breakthrough in attracting potential new volunteers, supporting current volunteers and recognising the efforts of long-standing EB volunteers.
Their contribution will also assist in providing uniforms, training and catering at the event.
👏 Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud have signed on as our Official Volunteer Sponsor for the second consecutive year. 👏
Central Goldfields Shire Mayor and Energy Breakthrough’s Management Group Committee Chair, Cr Liesbeth Long (pictured here in the helmet!) said the organising team were excited to welcome Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud on board again.
“This partnership is a perfect fit – with such a strong collaboration between the 700+ volunteers who make the Energy Breakthrough event possible and the community focus of the Community Bank.
“We are stoked and grateful to the Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud for their investment for the second year and specifically their commitment to supporting the hundreds of volunteers who play such a critical role in the event’s success.
The sponsorship will assist Energy Breakthrough in attracting potential new volunteers, supporting current volunteers and recognising the efforts of long-standing EB volunteers.
Their contribution will also assist in providing uniforms, training and catering at the event.
By golly, Oscar Piastri has done it! 🏆
Energy Breakthrough alumni with Haileybury College has WON the 2024 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Flashback to when he took to the track here in Maryborough, as part of the 2013 Energy Breakthrough with Haileybury College’s `Hailey’s Comet` team. 💫
You just never know how far you`re going to go. 🚀
📸 1: @oscarpiastri
📸 2: @ebmaryborough
Congratulations Oscar! 👏
By golly, Oscar Piastri has done it! 🏆
Energy Breakthrough alumni with Haileybury College has WON the 2024 Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Flashback to when he took to the track here in Maryborough, as part of the 2013 Energy Breakthrough with Haileybury College’s `Hailey’s Comet` team. 💫
You just never know how far you`re going to go. 🚀
📸 1: @oscarpiastri
📸 2: @ebmaryborough
Congratulations Oscar! 👏
Our Test`N`Tune Day returns on Friday 23rd of August.
We know that building momentum in Energy Breakthrough programs can be a challenge. The purpose of this day is to give students ‘seat time’ in their vehicles, and for introductions and information sharing throughout the community.
A key element of the day will be a 45 minute ‘cease-ride’ period during the middle of the day, where there will be a short welcome by the Country Education Partnership team, a free BBQ for students and staff and a ‘show and shine’ opportunity for teams to look inside other vehicles and learn how and what others are building.
A Friday has been selected with an aim of reducing Time In Lieu implications for schools.
Head to our website to find out more and book it in.
Our Test`N`Tune Day returns on Friday 23rd of August.
We know that building momentum in Energy Breakthrough programs can be a challenge. The purpose of this day is to give students ‘seat time’ in their vehicles, and for introductions and information sharing throughout the community.
A key element of the day will be a 45 minute ‘cease-ride’ period during the middle of the day, where there will be a short welcome by the Country Education Partnership team, a free BBQ for students and staff and a ‘show and shine’ opportunity for teams to look inside other vehicles and learn how and what others are building.
A Friday has been selected with an aim of reducing Time In Lieu implications for schools.
Head to our website to find out more and book it in.
🛒 NEW FOR SALE LISTINGS
👍 We know there`s vehicles sitting in school sheds across the state, and there`s other schools that are keen to get involved in EB.
👉 So ... now is the time to check out our FOR SALE listing on our website to see if you can grab a bargain. Go to `Entries > For Sale`.
🖋 Got a vehicle to sell? Drop us an email or send us a PM and we`ll get you listed for free.
🛒 NEW FOR SALE LISTINGS
👍 We know there`s vehicles sitting in school sheds across the state, and there`s other schools that are keen to get involved in EB.
👉 So ... now is the time to check out our FOR SALE listing on our website to see if you can grab a bargain. Go to `Entries > For Sale`.
🖋 Got a vehicle to sell? Drop us an email or send us a PM and we`ll get you listed for free.
EB now has a new Sustainability Award!
We`re encouraging our school teams to consider:
🔧 How can the design and construction of your vehicle or pushcart be more environmentally sustainable?
⛺️ How can you reduce waste at your campsite at the event?
🗑 How can you reduce waste at your pit area at the event?
🖋 The 2024 EB Sustainability Awards will be judged by Resource Smart Schools (RSS) from Sustainability Victoria and they`re here to help you prepare!
🎟 Schools who have registered with RSS before 28 June (this Friday) will be eligible for the award. The RSS program is open to all Victorian schools, regardless of whether they are in the Government, Independent, Catholic or Specialist sectors.
👍 The winning team will receive a sustainability prize pack for their school, including $500 towards an entry fee for Energy Breakthrough 2025 and a feature story on the EB website.
👑 Plus the joy and honour of leading the way to a sustainable future ... so quickly get registered and go green this EB!
EB now has a new Sustainability Award!
We`re encouraging our school teams to consider:
🔧 How can the design and construction of your vehicle or pushcart be more environmentally sustainable?
⛺️ How can you reduce waste at your campsite at the event?
🗑 How can you reduce waste at your pit area at the event?
🖋 The 2024 EB Sustainability Awards will be judged by Resource Smart Schools (RSS) from Sustainability Victoria and they`re here to help you prepare!
🎟 Schools who have registered with RSS before 28 June (this Friday) will be eligible for the award. The RSS program is open to all Victorian schools, regardless of whether they are in the Government, Independent, Catholic or Specialist sectors.
👍 The winning team will receive a sustainability prize pack for their school, including $500 towards an entry fee for Energy Breakthrough 2025 and a feature story on the EB website.
👑 Plus the joy and honour of leading the way to a sustainable future ... so quickly get registered and go green this EB!
🐣 Bendigo Easter Parade 2024 🐉
Fun to have three schools show off their wares to thousands of people from near and far.
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@vcc.victorychristiancollege @bendigoseniorsc @girtongrammarschool
🐣 Bendigo Easter Parade 2024 🐉
Fun to have three schools show off their wares to thousands of people from near and far.
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@vcc.victorychristiancollege @bendigoseniorsc @girtongrammarschool
🎟 2024 Entries are now open!! 🎟
👩🎓Join over 100 schools from across Victoria to take part in this hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths challenge like no other!
🔧 Since 1991, the Energy Breakthrough has provided opportunities for students, teachers, parents and local industry to work together to design and construct a vehicle, a machine or innovation in technology that will represent an ‘energy breakthrough’.
🏁 Teams of students can participate in Robotics, Junkyard Challenge, Pushcarts, Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) and Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEVs).
📅 The 2024 Energy Breakthrough event will be held from Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th of November 2024 in Maryborough, Victoria.
💻 Head to our website at eb.org.au to find out more!
🎟 2024 Entries are now open!! 🎟
👩🎓Join over 100 schools from across Victoria to take part in this hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths challenge like no other!
🔧 Since 1991, the Energy Breakthrough has provided opportunities for students, teachers, parents and local industry to work together to design and construct a vehicle, a machine or innovation in technology that will represent an ‘energy breakthrough’.
🏁 Teams of students can participate in Robotics, Junkyard Challenge, Pushcarts, Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) and Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEVs).
📅 The 2024 Energy Breakthrough event will be held from Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th of November 2024 in Maryborough, Victoria.
💻 Head to our website at eb.org.au to find out more!
Official Energy Breakthrough photos proudly shot by Ron Gale and co.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
The Energy Breakthrough is a joint initiative of the Country Education Partnership (CEP) and the Central Goldfields Shire Council (CGSC).
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
