Kingswood High School Science Open Night

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You are warmly invited to Kingswood High School’s National Science Week 2026 celebration Join us for an exciting evening where you will experience different seeds of science. Enjoy a live show in our Multipurpose Hall presented by Fizzics.   You’ll also have the chance to meet our passionate future Scientist, the KHS Science Night student…

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Watch Catapults fly at the Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival

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STEM Catapult Competition at the Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival

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