It’s been a stellar year for Dubbo College, thanks to the students, teachers, administrative staff, parents and members of this very special community.

The innovation of five Dubbo College Year 12 boys and their teacher have been globally recognised after their remote-controlled miniature four-wheel drive was awarded best engineered vehicle at the World 4x4 in Schools championships in Britain this year.

Bryce Cronin, Sharik Burgess-Stride, Shiv Ram, Chayan Deb Nath and Lucas Blattman, together with Dubbo College teacher John Miller, travelled to Coventry in the UK after being awarded a wild card entry to the world event.

Team Zircon, as they were known, not only took out the best engineered vehicle, but came second overall in the world wide competition, giving them the podium finish they had sought.

The Dubbo College team made the World 4x4 in Schools championships a winning double for Australia, with the Wombat Warriors from Queensland's Pine Rivers State High School winning first place and Portugal third.

Team Zircon placed second for the portfolio and pit display, research and design process and verbal presentation.

The team, which was accompanied to Coventry in England by Dubbo College teachers Jayne Ainsworth and Stan Zajac, created considerable interest in their vehicle by manufacturing their own wheels, a unique feat in the competition. 

"The Team Zircon four-wheel drive completed a course involving three sections of driving, including tackling obstacles."

The boys not only constructed the best engineered vehicle in the world, but came second overall in the prestigious contest.

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"Before we left we talked about stamping Dubbo on the world map and I think we can safely say we've pulled out all stops to represent our school and our community to the very best of our ability."