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Writing Competition
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is looking for a young female correspondent to report on a day in the life working in the resources industry. All you have to do is finish the story:
“I start my day as a mining engineer at the Rocky Diamond Mine with a hearty breakfast, little knowing what exciting adventures the job will throw my way today...”
Send your entry to:
SACOME, 290 Glen Osmond Rd, FULLARTON SA 5063
or email ehughes@sacome.org.au
Closing date: Tuesday 27 July 2010.
HOW TO ENTER
Write a story that reflects what a day in the life of a mining engineer might be like. Your story could explore the challenges and rewards, the technical aspects, the kinds of people you might meet on the job, the diverse nature of the job, or parts of the country or world that you might get to see. On the other hand, it might be something completely different that we haven’t thought of! Do your research and be creative!
Your story will be judged by a jury of professionals based on:
- Originality and creativity. Think outside the square!
- Quality and accuracy of information. Do your homework!
- Effectiveness in communicating the challenges of a role like this. Stay on message!
- Production quality. Watch your spelling and grammar!
The SACOME website is a great place to start your research on mining in South Australia. But the following websites will also help:
Post or email your entry to us by 27 July 2010. The winning entry will be contacted by phone or email. Please remember to provide contact details with your entry!
TECHNICAL STUFF
- Your story must not exceed 1000 words.
- All submissions must be word processed.
- Images to accompany the story can also be provided.
PRIZES
Entries will be assessed by our panel of judges. The winning entrant will;
- be invited to attend a SACOME corporate lunch on 13 August 2010, featuring talks by three prominent women in the resources sector
- have their story published in the SA Mines and Energy Journal and SACOME website
- receive Gold Class movie tickets for the winner and a friend
- receive a resources goodie bag
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration opens Friday 11 June 2010.
Entries close Tuesday 27 July 2010.
Selection of winners by Tuesday 3 August.
SACOME lunch and award ceremony Friday 13 August.
Junior Scientists exploring Metazoa at the Science Exchange
SACOME Resources Treasure Hunt
What does managing our environment mean? Why is it important? How do explorers and mining companies minimise the impact of their activities on our environment? These were the questions set before parents and children who took part in the SACOME Treasure Hunt. This year’s event had an environmental flavour in celebration of the United Nations declaring 2010 International Year of Biodiversity. 150 budding scientists took to the streets of Adelaide on their very own ‘green’ adventure, exploring the land, water, air, waste and energy of our city to learn how they are managed in the Resources Industry
This year’s hunt was a fusion of environmental science, ecology and geology, and proves that SACOME is committed to nurturing the scientists, technologists and engineers of the future. None of this, however, could be achieved without the continued support of our members.
SACOME is very grateful to all its partners – including GHD, Adelaide City Council, Adelaide Festival Centre, State Library of South Australia, South Australian Museum, Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA and the Royal Institution of Australia. We would also like to thank the kind sponsors of our prizes: Adelaide Festival Centre, Monarto Zoo, GHD and Port Adelaide Football Club. RESA and the Department of Trade and Economic Development are major supporters of the SACOME careers promotion program.
South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy
Mines and Energy House
290 Glen Osmond Road
Fullarton SA 5063
T +61 8 8202 9999
www.sacome.org.au
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