At this event, we’ll celebrate National Science Week with talks from Spanish speaking researchers about their trajectory in science and their current research work. The event will include traditional Spanish food (tapas) and flamenco music. Speakers: Alejandro Caro Perez Global Regulatory affairs & Quality assurance expert for Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostic Autónomo Título de…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Penguin District School Science Fair
Students complete a research task / investigation during their dedicated Science lessons through the second half of Term 2 and first weeks of Term 3. This year, the Year 5 and 6 students are joining the Secondary students to make this a cross-campus event. All students from Kinder to Year 12, and their families, will…
Future City Builders – Designing our ideal sustainable community
Imagine a city where everything works in harmony with nature – no pollution, no traffic jams, and clean energy powering every home! That’s the challenge Stage 2 and 3 students are taking on in our exciting project, Future City Builders. Students will work in teams to dream up, design, and build their own ‘Ideal Sustainable…
Get Curious – It’s Science Week!
Science Week at Sunbury Primary School will be an immersive, hands-on celebration of STEM that sparks curiosity, creativity and collaboration. Across five days, each year level will explore exciting experiments and challenges tailored to their age, encouraging scientific thinking through inquiry, observation and innovation. Activities include building spaghetti towers, creating Rube Goldberg machines and experimenting…
Quantum Horizons: From Brainwaves to Time Crystals
Quantum physics governs the tiniest parts of our universe—atoms, light, and more. Though invisible, it powers breakthroughs in medicine, computing, and our understanding of reality. This National Science Week, explore the strange world of quantum with Swinburne experts—from brain research to time crystals. Dr Ben McAllister will kick off the evening by demystifying the strange rules that…
Rapid Science at Hive
Join us at Hive for high-impact one-hour science sessions led by experts, including topics like marine life, air quality, and space exploration. Special sessions available for upper-primary and high school students. Sessions will include: • Biological Decoding of Marine Life by prominent Launceston Zoologist and marine life expert David Maynard, supported by the Fisheries Research and…
The Universe Through All the Senses Planetarium Show
Experience space through touch, sound, smell, and taste! This imaginative show explores how you’d experience the universe using all of your senses. Learn how it feels to touch the Universe, how does it smell or taste, and even how you would sound on alien planets. Minimum age: 5 years This project received grant funding through…
Quantum Horizons: From Brainwaves to Time Crystals
Quantum physics governs the tiniest parts of our universe—atoms, light, and more. Though invisible, it powers breakthroughs in medicine, computing, and our understanding of reality. This National Science Week, explore the strange world of quantum with Swinburne experts—from brain research to time crystals. Dr Ben McAllister, will kick off the evening by demystifying the strange rules…
Quantum Horizons: From Brainwaves to Time Crystals
Quantum physics governs the tiniest parts of our universe—atoms, light, and more. Though invisible, it powers breakthroughs in medicine, computing, and our understanding of reality. This National Science Week, explore the strange world of quantum with Swinburne experts—from brain research to time crystals. Dr Ben McAllister, will kick off the evening by demystifying the strange rules…
Green Metals for Gladstone – a community conversation
Gladstone can have a bright economic future producing green metals and fuels the world is increasingly demanding, but how do we unlock these opportunities and make sure that any new development benefits the community and local environment? Join us for a catered community forum where we’ll discuss Gladstone’s green industry opportunities, the barriers we need…