Community
2 November, 2022
Ten years supporting the DATTA Awards
THE night of October 20 saw the celebration of 20 years of the DATTA Awards held in Cairns at the Pullman International Hotel.
The Design and Technology Teachers Association (DATTA) Awards are held each year by the by the Business Liaison Association and the Design and Technology Teachers Association.
The awards aim to promote the study of Design Technology Subjects in secondary schools, and to encourage students who study these subjects to demonstrate their technical knowledge as well as design skills and craftmanship.
This is the 10th year the Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise has sponsored $1,000 towards two of the awards on the evening.
President Liz Derricks said she is proud the club each year continues to support the Metal Fabrication Award for the Grade 9/10 students and the second Award is for the Grade 7 to Grade 9 Electrical Robotic Below: President Liz Derricks with Josh Butson, Brody Duncan and Dakota Arkey 9-10 Metal fabrication award winners Award. She is amazed at the creativity, talent and skill shown by the students in our region in woodwork, metal work and design.
On the evening, over $15,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to students in the local Cairns and Far North Queensland region.
