Rotary Club of Howrah are keen to support activities involving young people
We encourage our local schools and students to support Rotary programs such as MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly), RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment).
Twelve schools in our area receive a donation to support achievement awards.
There are Science related programs either supported or promoted by Rotary.
- National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) This is for current year 11 students
In 2025 the NYSF will deliver a 12-day program in January via a programme in Canberra and Brisbane including keynote speakers, lectures, hands-on workshops, debates, expos and enriching social activities. WE have sponsored a Rosny College student to this Forum.
At the Program, students will have opportunities to:
- participate in tours of science and technology facilities, and learn about cutting edge research;
- engage with industry partners and research providers;
- learn about university and STEM career pathways;
- mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia; and
- network with former NYSF participants to further increase understanding of
Applications open in May each year and close in June.
Details at https://www.nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12-program/
The student we sponsored in 2024 also attended the London Science Forum.
There is also a programme for Tasmanian Year 11 and 12 students with an interest in science, engineering and technology held at the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus. Students will spend three days during the July school holidays at the University of Tasmania in Hobart, taking part in a variety of hands-on workshops, tours and activities with University researchers and students. Participating students will get an insiders’ perspective on university life and an opportunity to discuss future course options with key people. Students will also be able to connect study with future careers, experience real life research projects, and visit leading research institutes and laboratories.
We also are keen to support local schools in their activities, some recent examples are
In 2015 – 16 and again in 2017 we have supported a group from Clarence High School doing community work in Cambodia and Vietnam. They helped build houses and worked in schools.
Clarence High School Students (and a Mum) off to Sapa, Vietnam.
Our participation in the Books in Homes Australia Foundation scheme has given Rokeby Primary School Prep students three books each term to keep.
Rokeby Primary Prep students with PP Jan
During 2016-17 we had both an outgoing (Mahala) and an incoming (Liisa) Rotary Youth Exchange Student
In recent years we’ve supported the following local activities
Dance Programs Bayview College
Special Students Christmas Party
Details of Rotary Tasmania’s Youth Programs can be found here —-
Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment – RYPEN (Year 10)
National Youth Science Forum (Year 11)
Road Safety Educational Program – RYDA (Year 10)