At Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, we are proud to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, recognising the creativity, curiosity and ambition of our students who are forging pathways in engineering.

International Women in Engineering Day is a global celebration of the achievements of female engineers and a powerful reminder of the importance of encouraging girls to explore careers in this dynamic and ever-evolving field. At Korowa, we are committed to empowering our students with the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to engage with engineering from early in their learning journey.

Our students have embraced a wide range of in-class and co-curricular engineering experiences this year, demonstrating innovation, teamwork and technical skill.

One of the most exciting recent highlights has been the success of Team Riptide, who have just returned from Michigan, USA, after making history as the first-ever Australian team to compete in the MATE ROV World Championships. The MATE ROV (Marine Advanced Technology Education – Remotely Operated Vehicle) Competition challenges students to design and build underwater robots to tackle real-world problems. Team Riptide’s groundbreaking achievement on the world stage reflects their outstanding engineering capability, resilience and collaborative spirit.

Our STEM Racing teams have also achieved remarkable success over the past 12 months, competing at every level — from the Victorian State Finals to the Australian National Finals and even the World Final in late 2024. In this program (formerly known as F1 in Schools), students design, manufacture and race miniature Formula 1-style cars using computer-aided design and advanced manufacturing technology. These competitions demand high-level technical, analytical and creative thinking, and our students have risen to the challenge with passion and professionalism.

In the classroom, students enrolled in our Applied Design, Technology & Engineering elective subjects explore design thinking, electronics, 3D modelling, and hands-on fabrication techniques. These electives empower students to take ownership of their learning, solve authentic problems, and see the tangible outcomes of their ideas and efforts.

Beyond the classroom, our co-curricular engineering programs provide students with further opportunities to extend their learning, connect with mentors, and collaborate with peers on projects that challenge and inspire.

As we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we commend our students for their enthusiasm, commitment and outstanding achievements. We also acknowledge the dedicated staff and mentors who guide and support them, and extend our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors whose generosity has made it possible for our teams to pursue and achieve their goals on local, national and international stages.

Together, we are proud to be fostering the next generation of innovators, engineers and changemakers – and at Korowa, the future of engineering is in very capable hands.

Andrew Murray
Coordinator of Engineering and Applied Technology