Planting Curiosity

What if one tiny seed could grow into a lifetime of curiosity?

During National Science Week 2026, Marangaroo Primary School will celebrate science through Planting Curiosity, a whole-school event where every student from Pre-primary to Year 6 explores the hidden patterns and connections in nature. Inspired by the 2026 National Science Week theme, Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature's Hidden Language, students will investigate how living things grow, survive and interact with the world around them.

Over three days, students will participate in hands-on investigations that develop scientific inquiry, environmental awareness and collaboration. Every student will plant their own seed as part of our Seeds of Science initiative, using a Seed Journal to record predictions, observations and changes over time while learning about plant life cycles and the conditions needed for growth.

Students will become citizen scientists by completing an Australian Native Pollinator Survey, observing insects and pollinators within our school grounds, collecting real data and exploring the important relationships between plants, pollinators and healthy ecosystems. Classes will discuss how biodiversity supports food production and protects our environment.

Working collaboratively, students will also design and create seed bombs using native wildflower seeds. They will investigate suitable habitats, consider how native plants support local wildlife and develop solutions to improve biodiversity within our school and community. These seed bombs will be used to establish new flowering areas that attract pollinators and provide an ongoing environmental legacy.

Throughout the week, each year level will participate in age-appropriate science investigations, STEM challenges and nature-inspired creative activities that encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, test ideas and communicate their discoveries. Student learning will be celebrated through interactive classroom displays, science journals and our Curiosity Gardener Awards, recognising students who demonstrate outstanding scientific thinking, teamwork and care for the environment.

Planting Curiosity aims to inspire every student to become a confident young scientist while creating lasting connections between science, sustainability and our local environment. By combining hands-on investigations with real-world environmental action, this event will leave a legacy that continues to grow long after National Science Week has ended.