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 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).
LATEST NEWS
Applications to enter roar in on day one of our entry period
Applications to enter the 2023 Energy Breakthrough have roared in from across the state on day one of our entry period. The day was highlighted by a number of new schools, rural schools and a strong home-town representation from Maryborough schools, too.
Entries for the 2023 Energy Breakthrough open today!
Entries for the 2023 Energy Breakthrough open today!
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ASSESSMENTS
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ABOUT MARYBOROUGH
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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.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
The experience for the children and the whole school community was extremely beneficial and enjoyed by all involved.
I have been spreading the word about how amazing the RACV Energy Breakthrough is for over 20 years now. I love that it gives students practical skills that will last them a lifetime. I have all the parts in my shed ready for the next generation of RACV EB participants when my daughters are old enough to reach the pedals. I could not be prouder to watch them line up on the start line.
Each year we get to watch kids surprise us in what they achieve in terms of fitness, self-confidence and drive. We quite often see couch-potatoes develop into active and engaged kids waiting to improve and be involved. Without fail, the Energy Breakthrough changes kids for the better every year.
You cannot come away from the three days in Maryborough with anything but a glow about the value of this project for those students involved.
My own children participated in the program over 20 years ago and they still say it is the best thing they did at primary school.
It is a great project that provides a great “vehicle” for getting kids involved in their learning.
150% give it your time and energy. I’m yet to find something as a young adult that makes me strive for success, feel included and valuable and that’s so enjoyable than the EB. A program that is worth more to us than we will ever know. So much to learn and gain from the EB experience.
The EB is the greatest event I have been personally been involved in, over a number of years. The heavy involvement gives you life long skills in teamwork but also individual responsibility and respect for others. The passion that is created around this event is truely amazing. [It’s] Well worth the blood, sweat and tears that go into this event!
[An] Amazing experience that has so many positive implications on schools, students and communities!Would recommend everyone to strive to be a part of this experience in some way
An amazing experience for children that they should jump at the chance to participate if they have the chance.
EB is definitely one of the best school sporting events in the state and is easily the most enjoyable program I was involved in during my time at school. I think it really brings out the best in students and the friendships you form with your team mates will last a lifetime.
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