To support schools continuing rolling towards our Maryborough, the Country Education Partnership is hosting a ‘Test’N’Tune Day in Bendigo on Friday 23 August for all Energy Breakthrough HPV and EEVs. 

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.

Key Event Details:

Date: Friday 23 August 2024

Times: 9:00 am – 3:30pm. See timetable below.

Where: Bendigo Livestock Exchange, Wallenjoe Rd, Huntly, Victoria (Google Map)

What: Untimed track session, information exchange between teachers, officials and Country Education Partnership. FREE BBQ lunch included by local Rotary Club/s.

Why: Get students excited about the Energy Breakthrough program, information exchange about HPVs and EEVs.

Facilities: 1.2 km track closed from vehicle traffic, toilets, drinking water, and space to erect pop-up marquees.

Insurance: Schools should book the day as a standard school excursion. Country Education Partnership will hold Public Liability Insurance through AusCycling.

Cost: $110 per vehicle. This will help cover cost of venue hire, insurance, equipment hire, and first aid / medical provision.