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.
Topic: Agriculture
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…
Accrete A Planet and Seed Library – Science show and workshops
Accrete a Planet + Seed Library Following on from HIC’s 2025 investigation of the Earth and its surrounding neighborhood of planets, the students of Holy Innocents will conduct an analogue experiment to grow a new planet for our Solar System … to replace Pluto after it was kicked out. This process will explore the stages…
Sowing the Seeds of Success at Griffith High School
Our Science Week project now culminates in participation in the Australian Agricultural Centre’s “AI in Agriculture – Empowering the Next Generation” program on Thursday 20th August in Griffith. Students begin with a school‑based agritech investigation using NDVI sensors, Brix refractometers, and iPad data tools to analyse plant performance. Working with the IT faculty, they convert…
Sugar Crystal Contest at Kalkie State School
Seeds of Science: The Sugar Crystal Challenge! Are you ready to grow something truly sweet this Science Week? This year’s theme is “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All”, and we’re challenging every class to unleash their inner scientist! Get your beakers, spoons, and sugar out because… It’s a SCHOOL-WIDE SUGAR CRYSTAL SHOWDOWN! It’s class vs class…
STEM Day For Girls
Our special event is all about showing girls in Stage 2 and Stage 3 that science, technology, engineering and math aren’t just school subjects – or just for boys – they’re exciting pathways to real‑world careers where women can shine. During the day, students will participate in up to three hands‑on STEM projects, each linked…