WELCOME TO THE ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH

Entries are now open until the end of Term 3, 2024!
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ABOUT EB

ABOUT EB

Find out more about the Energy Breakthrough.

TEAM MANAGERS HUB

TEAM MANAGERS HUB

Key information for school leaders

RESULTS AND AWARDS

RESULTS & AWARDS

Class and category placegetters and scores.

ABOUT MARYBOROUGH

ABOUT MARYBOROUGH

Discover the best parts of the Maryborough region.

EB now has a new Sustainability Award!

We're encouraging our school teams to consider:
πŸ”§ 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?
πŸ—‘ How can you reduce waste at your pit area at the event?

 πŸ–‹ 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.

πŸ‘ 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.

πŸ‘‘ 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:
πŸ”§ 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?
πŸ—‘ How can you reduce waste at your pit area at the event?

πŸ–‹ 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.

πŸ‘ 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.

πŸ‘‘ Plus the joy and honour of leading the way to a sustainable future ... so quickly get registered and go green this EB!
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🐣 Bendigo Easter Parade 2024 πŸ‰ 

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 πŸ‰

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
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🎟 2024 Entries are now open!! 🎟 

πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“Join over 100 schools from across Victoria to take part in this hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths challenge like no other!

πŸ”§ 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 β€˜energy breakthrough’.

🏁 Teams of students can participate in Robotics, Junkyard Challenge, Pushcarts, Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) and Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEVs).

πŸ“… The 2024 Energy Breakthrough event will be held from Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th of November 2024 in Maryborough, Victoria.

πŸ’» Head to our website at eb.org.au to find out more!

🎟 2024 Entries are now open!! 🎟

πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“Join over 100 schools from across Victoria to take part in this hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths challenge like no other!

πŸ”§ 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 β€˜energy breakthrough’.

🏁 Teams of students can participate in Robotics, Junkyard Challenge, Pushcarts, Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) and Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEVs).

πŸ“… The 2024 Energy Breakthrough event will be held from Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th of November 2024 in Maryborough, Victoria.

πŸ’» Head to our website at eb.org.au to find out more!
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This Wednesday - 13th March - entries will open for the 2024 Energy Breakthrough!

Will your school be a part of the action?

This Wednesday - 13th March - entries will open for the 2024 Energy Breakthrough!

Will your school be a part of the action?
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Online now and ready for download:
🎟  2024 Energy Breakthrough Schools Handbook.
πŸ”§ 2024 HPV and EEV Vehicle Specifications.
🏁 2024 HPV and EEV Trial Regulations.

πŸ’» Head to the 'Team Managers Hub' on our website now and get clicking!

πŸ‘‰ Details for Robotics, Junkyard Challenge and Pushcarts will be released on Feb 26.

Online now and ready for download:
🎟 2024 Energy Breakthrough Schools Handbook.
πŸ”§ 2024 HPV and EEV Vehicle Specifications.
🏁 2024 HPV and EEV Trial Regulations.

πŸ’» Head to the `Team Managers Hub` on our website now and get clicking!

πŸ‘‰ Details for Robotics, Junkyard Challenge and Pushcarts will be released on Feb 26.
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🎟 Entries for the 2024 Energy Breakthrough will open at 12noon on Wednesday 13 March. 
πŸ‘ We'd love to see YOUR school join us this year!
πŸ’» More details at our website and if you have any questions, drop us a line!

🎟 Entries for the 2024 Energy Breakthrough will open at 12noon on Wednesday 13 March.
πŸ‘ We`d love to see YOUR school join us this year!
πŸ’» More details at our website and if you have any questions, drop us a line!
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πŸ“ Energy Breakthrough drawing a crowd at Australia Day celebrations in Bendigo!

Thanks @vcc.victorychristiancollege and @bendigoseniorsc for being on board! πŸ‘

πŸ“ Energy Breakthrough drawing a crowd at Australia Day celebrations in Bendigo!

Thanks @vcc.victorychristiancollege and @bendigoseniorsc for being on board! πŸ‘
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LATEST NEWS

OfficialΒ Energy Breakthrough photos proudly shot by Ron Gale and co.

ABOUTΒ 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 β€˜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:

  1. Design and Construction,
  2. Display and Presentation and
  3. 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 >

PROGRAM PARTNERS

The Energy Breakthrough is a joint initiative of theΒ Country Education PartnershipΒ (CEP) and theΒ Central Goldfields Shire CouncilΒ (CGSC).

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SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

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Regional Roads Victoria logo
Community Bank Avoca St Maryborough and St Arnaud Logo
Sustainability Victoria logo
Central Highlands Water
McCafe Logo
Telstra logo
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