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Students from Redeemer Lutheran College participated in a series of immersive STEM workshops this week, delivered by Batchfire Resources in partnership with the QMEA Resources Skills Academy.  

The Year 7 and 8 students completed a Heavy Hydraulics workshop on Tuesday, exploring the principles of fluid forces and applying this knowledge to construct their own model hydraulic arms. The hands-on activity provided a practical understanding of pressure and mechanics in action. 

This was followed with Year 10 students attending a full-day STEM Unearthed workshop on Wednesday, highlighting the impact science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) has on the resources sector and encouraging students to explore future studies in STEM-related fields. 

Mr John O’Connell, CEO, Batchfire Resources said their personnel were excited to once again be working with the students and giving them a deeper understanding of how these subjects are applied in the real-world. 

“Seeing students engage with concepts like hydraulics and engineering in a practical way helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and future career pathways,” John said. 

“Our hope is these workshops will excite the students to continue their STEM studies for Years 11-12 and after school – with the aim of carving out a career in a resources organisation.” 

Jen Hoyle, QRC Policy Director – QMEA and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, said the enthusiasm for the workshops by the Biloela students was a testament to the partnership with Batchfire Resources. 

“Batchfire have been partnering with the QMEA to deliver Biloela school workshops for many years, showing their investment in the community and highlighting to local students the pathways available to them in their hometown,” said Ms Hoyle.  

“The integration of new technologies into the resources sector is providing even more opportunities for the students to pursue STEM roles like data analytics, mapping and programming, in addition to the traditional STEM roles.”  

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