Plants in Space

Join us for an immersive (free!) experience where science meets imagination! In this multi-session event aimed at students from year levels 5 – 8, you’ll step into the role of an astrobotanist and explore the vital role of plants in space exploration.  Design your own space plant with the Australian Space Discovery Centre, and discover…

Grow 4 Launch – Grow, Test and Imagine the Future of Food in Space

Grow, test, create, and imagine the future of food in space with our interactive STEM research kit. Join the Plants for Space researchers to re-imagine how we can grow the plants and make food for astronauts that tastes good and that they actually want to eat!  Your Mission:  Become a space farmer, sow your astro…

“Unveiling the Mysteries of Earth and Beyond”

In celebration of National Science Week 2025, Dripstone Middle School is delighted to host its vibrant and thought-provoking annual science fair themed “Unveiling the Mystery of the Earth and Beyond”, serving as the guiding light for a spectacular showcase of STEAM-based learning and innovation. Embark into the journey of curiosity and critical exploration from the…

Jingili Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza

The Jingili Primary School Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza returns! July 31 is all about discovery at the Science Expo.  Think like a scientist with awesome hands-on experiments. Ask smart questions, guess what happens with predictions and test your ideas. Learn how science helps us understand the world around us from visiting scientists and…

Science Munch – Brain Break Cuppa Quiz

Read this first! Beware science and baked goods imminent.  Come, enjoy warm collegial company with your hot beverage.  Inject some zest for science into the departmental office’s day.

Coding for Kids

Follow one of our Scratch coding tutorials to decode the Universe! Use our My Constellation project to create your own constellation and story to go with it.  Great for anyone new to Scratch coding. In our Turtle Tracker project, use real-life data that tracks the movements of 5 turtles.  Use this data to create their…

BIG Science Fair

The BIG Science Fair is open to students from years 5 to 12 on the North West and West Coasts of Tasmania. This event provides students with the opportunity to apply the skills they are learning in school through hands-on projects, explore intriguing science or engineering topics, and practice their communication abilities. Participants will be…

“Nature’s Blueprint”

Create a sustainable future through regenerative design, Indigenous ecological knowledge and the circular economy, transforming waste into materials. Through different workshops, tours and demonstrations, learn about innovative food systems and practice traditional land management techniques to manage sustainability and food security. Activities include: natural dyeing, biophilic design, vertical farming, and waste-to-soil systems, fostering hands-on skills…

Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern

What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? This National Science Week, discover the answers to these questions (and more) at the Indigenous Science Experience at the Redfern Community Centre….

Bugs and Blooms

Come to Playgroup and enjoy Bugs and Blooms with Flowerdale Community House! We will be learning about all things gardening. Come and plant up your very own edible flowers or vegetables to take home and nurture. Learn about what you need to look after your plants and about the like mini beasts who look after…