MNSEC go mining at BHP
Posted: September 16, 2009 by rhianna · Leave a Comment
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September 16th saw over 30 students from Gladstone High School, Orroroo Area School, Mid North Christian College and Quorn Area School attend Gateway’s annual road trip to Olympic Dam. For most of the students, it was their maiden voyage to Roxby Downs. The bus chucked a mainy and a quick look around the town was followed by some well earned lunch.
While at BHP Billiton, presentations included an overview of the proposed
Big old disco pants!
mine expansion and guided tour by Public Affairs Officer, Deb Ainslie and an explaination of radiation and safety procedures on site. Students and Gateways own Marc Swensson dressed up in the compulsory safety uniform (aka disco pants) making for some memorable dance moves and catwalk poses. After some Q&A time, it was back on the road for the trip home. Gateways also supplied Subway sandwiches for lunch, snacks, drinks and movies for the bus ride – and the students provided some cheeky sing-a-longs and great conversation. Capped off with Hungry Jack’s for tea, the trip was long and fun with never a dull moment!
Olympic-sized Fun @ BHP Billiton
Posted: September 2, 2009 by rhianna · Leave a Comment
Filed Under: 2009, BHP Trips, Featured, John Pirie, Port Pirie, Schools, Special Events, Uncategorised
Boogeying down in the "Disco Pants"
On September 2nd, over 40 students from John Pirie Secondary School and Australian Technical College took part in Gateway’s annual road trip to Olympic Dam. It was the first time many of the students had been to Roxby Downs, so after a tour of the town and some lunch, it was off to Olympic Dam. The excursion included an overview of the proposed mine expansion and guided tour of Olympic Dam by BHP Billiton Public Affairs Officer, Deb Ainslie; CEG’s Darren Lowe spoke about employment opportunities; plus an explaination of radiation and safety procedures on site. Students were given the opportunity to ask any questions they had about mining and related industries and everyone got a good laugh (and photo opportunity) when we could dress up in the compulsory safety gear & uniform (including the affectionately titled “Disco Pants”). Gateways also supplied Subway sandwiches for lunch, snacks, drinks and movies for the bus ride – keeping everyone entertained and fresh as a daisy. Complete with a trip to Bree Park’s bird sanctuary in Woomera and Hungry Jack’s for tea, the trip was long, but informative and enjoyed by all.
