They are headed to Sydney for a STEM Camp designed specifically for regional Indigenous students in Years 10 and 11.
The aim is to expose these young people to the practical application of STEM students, and lead them toward associated career opportunities.
The five students will head off early Monday, and will spend four days in Sydney.
Deni High Aboriginal education officer Keisha Egan said to ensure the students did not miss out on the opportunity, support came from the community to help with travel.
“We were so excited to have five of our students accepted to go to this camp, but being regional and remote, we faced many logistical challenges,” Mrs Egan said.
“We would not have been able to achieve this trip without the support of Rose Dunn from Deniliquin Local Aboriginal Lands Council and Deniliquin Travel Centre owner Chantall Barnes.
“These two organisations have helped fund students to attend and teach them skills that should help them in life.”
The learning had already started for the students before reaching the camp, as they were encouraged to use their own mathematics knowledge to plan their trip.
“Students have had to plan their trip including bus trips, flights and taxi rides - estimating time and distances between, and, being punctual and meeting timelines,” Mrs Egan said.
“When they get to the camp they will complete many lab studies on marine life, they kayak the Sydney harbour bridge area, meet the local Aboriginal ranger groups and so much more.”
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