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Case Studies: Wollongong Performers Supported by Port Kembla Steelworks Albion Park School Child Learn from Life Education Third Past the Post for University of Wollongong
Perri Rugg of Illawarra Grammar School, sings on centre stage, as Emily Markham of Figtree High School and Danielle Turner of Illawarra Performing Arts High School watch her performance closely.
Wollongong Performers Supported by Port Kembla STEELWORKS The City of Wollongong Eisteddfod, operating for nearly 100 years, attracts performers from across Australia. As many as 10,000 performers participate in the gruelling competitions. BlueScope Steel’s sponsorship enables scholarships to be offered in Ballet, Tap, Theatrical and School choirs. The Eisteddfod assists young people with their ambition to perform at a professional venue adjudicated by qualified judges. Performers have an opportunity to win prizes to use for furthering their careers in the arts. Eisteddfod is run and organised by a committee of volunteers with help from the community.

Children from Albion Park Public discuss the human body in the Life Education van at the school. Albion Park School Child Learn from Life Education Life Education Australia has been teaching drug and health education to primary and secondary students each year since 1979. More than 750,000 Australian school children have learn about living a safe and healthy life from this not for profit organisation. In the Illawarra, the program is run through the voluntary efforts of Life Education Illawarra. During the 2006/07 year, more than 18,000 children from 70 primary and pre-schools in the Illawarra experienced the wisdom of Healthy Harold with the assistance of three qualified and enthusiastic educators. BlueScope Steel has sponsored the program since its inception in the Illawarra in 1987.

The University of Wollongong’s Formula SAE vehicle.	Third PAST the Post for University of Wollongong BlueScope Steel helped the University of Wollongong (UOW) scoop third place out of 70 aspiring winners at the inaugural Formula SAE® West Championship at the California Motor Speedway at Fontana. The annual Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) competition is based on the design, construction and competitive driving of a small, single seat, motor sport vehicle. Points are earned for engineering design and cost-effectiveness. Safety plays a big part. Each team is scored on safety features and undergoes rigorous safety checks. BlueScope Steel’s support for the local team included advising on the effective application of steel and supply of a range of materials according to the design requirements. BlueScope Steel supports the opportunities and education that Formula SAE® gives engineering students in Australasia. The students must meet strict deadlines, manage the project from start to finish, network with other contestants and advisors, and learn about customer relations.

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