Our Excursion at Port Kembla Steelworks - 18/9/23
We had a fun time at the steelworks, experiencing the process, procedures, and manufacturing of steel. We had to wear safety equipment that included hard-hats, safety glasses, gloves, and a safety suit to ensure that we were safe. It was amazing to feel the extreme heat that came from the scorching steel when it was being cut into slabs. We enjoyed climbing up many steps to see the enormous and dangerous machines that were needed in the making of steel, at Port Kembla Steelworks. It was interesting to see all these large machines and mechanisms within the huge 760 hectares of the steelworks. We learnt a lot of interesting information and had a great
experience. The only thing that really devastated us was the fact that half of Wollongong would blow up if the hydrogen plant exploded at the steelworks!

By Nikhil Carolan - Year 6

On Monday’s excursion to the steel works, Year 5, Year 6 and even the teachers learnt many things like how steel is made and how it serves the world. An interesting fact I learnt, whilst there, was that steel is the most recycled resource in the world! A highlight of the day was watching the scorching fire roast the steel in the pit. I didn’t know that the Port Kembla Steel Works started in 1928, and has expanded its range until today. I was surprised when I was told that they spend $10 000 000 each month on electricity. Imagine if your electricity bills cost that much! Did you know, the hydrogen plant is the most dangerous area throughout the whole of the steel works? I surely didn’t! In fact, if the hydrogen plant were to explode, it would devour half of Wollongong! Lastly, Australia was one of the first ever countries to have hydrogen powered vehicles. Year 5, Year 6 and the teachers had lots of fun and made many memories we will look back on!
We learnt many things, and now know lots more about our industry!

By Jack Aguis - Year 6