‘Seeds of Science – Curiosity Starts Here’ at Tenison Woods College will involve a week of exposing students to the different science disciplines – this will include Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Physics and Psychology. The week will feature rotations of activities run by teachers and older students (middle and senior school students), with each day having…
Topic: Agriculture
Dripstone Science Fair – Explore the unknown
Get ready to explore the mysteries of science! Come along on Thursday 20 August 2026 and experience the wonder of Explore the Unknown at Dripstone Secondary College. This exciting science event showcases the curiosity, creativity, and investigative skills of Dripstone students as they get into some of the world’s most fascinating mysteries. Have you ever wondered…
STEM Day at Paterson Public School
We are celebrating National Science Week by having a collaborative STEM day for Kindergarten to Year 2 students across the Dungog District, centred on this year’s school theme, “Seeds of Science: nurturing knowledge for all”. We will engage students in a range of interactive science workstations that foster curiosity, inquiry, and hands-on exploration. Activities will…
National Science Week Agriculture Experience Day
Students from the Junior School (Y4&5) will be coming to the Senior campus to experience different science activities. These activities will include working in the Ag plot, picking and planting produce, working in the maker space to design salinity, pH and water monitors for the garden, cooking produce from the Ag plot for lunch and…
Farm Science Discovery Day
Morisset High School will run a “Farm Science Discovery Day” during National Science Week, where students rotate through practical science stations based on real investigations from our school farm. Activities will explore soil health, water quality, plant growth, and animal nutrition, helping students see how science directly supports sustainable agriculture and food production.
Green Thumb Gardening Week Wirrabirra Primary School
Dig In and Grow With Us! Get ready to help create something amazing for our school and community! Our event is all about setting up a new school garden filled with plants, vegetables, bush tucker and worm farms. During the event, students will work together to build garden beds, plant seedlings, spread mulch, and set…
Small Schools STEAM Challenge Spectacular with St Brendan’s Primary School
The Small Schools STEAM Challenge Spectacular is a collaborative initiative designed to bring together neighboring remote country schools in the Riverina, NSW. By leveraging the unique geographical and economic context of our region, this challenge transforms the National Science Week vision into a tangible, hands-on experience for students who often face geographical barriers to major…
Planting the Seeds of Science at Sacred Heart College
To celebrate Science Week and this year’s theme, “Seeds of Science,” students will make flower seed bombs from local seeds. These can be taken home and planted, helping grow native plants while reminding us that science ideas grow when we nurture them!
NEST STEM Challenge at Narrabeen Sports High School
During National Science Week, Year 8 students from Narrabeen Sports High School will lead a 2.5-hour STEM design challenge with Year 5 and 6 students in three events across three local primary schools. The session will begin with an interactive discussion about seed adaptations in Australian environments, the impact of bushfires on ecosystems, and how…
Best Start for Seeds at St Columba College
Finding the Best Start for Seeds: A Soil Science Mission What does it take to give a seed the best possible start? Join the young scientists of St Columba College as they embark on a hands-on mission to uncover the secrets hidden beneath our feet. Participants will investigate how rocks become soil, discover the living…