How does Science help us work? The day will include rotational hands-on activities aligned to each scientific strand of the science curriculum to inspire students and invoke a passion to explore science and scientific vocations further. The day will occur on the school grounds including in the school gardens with a STEM focus on building…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Richmond Primary School Science Expo
Students from Prep to Year 6 will showcase projects and displays centred around the theme “Species Survival: More Than Just Sustainability”. Each class will provide students with engaging, hands-on activities that deepen their understanding of this critical topic. The event will feature technology experts from the University of Tasmania (UTAS), who will demonstrate the use…
Eco-Garden
The students at Maria Regina will be reinvigorating our eco-garden to be able to grow health veggies and herbs that can be used by the students in our school canteen. Students will learn about eco systems, caring for living things and healthy diets. Students from Kinder to Year 6 will participate in gardening events throughout…
By Gum: Healing Country
A day field trip to three spectacular Tasmanian East Coast properties showcasing positive stories of landscape recovery, saving threatened species, covenants and giving back to Aboriginal custodians. Meet researchers, land managers, scientists and volunteers. Includes practical planting at Wind Song. Presenters include Dr Magali Wright, Dr Bec Jones, Jimmy Collinson and Aboriginal cultural educator, Linton…
By Gum: Healing Country
A day field trip to three spectacular Tasmanian East Coast properties showcasing positive stories of landscape recovery, saving threatened species, covenants and giving back to Aboriginal custodians. Meet researchers, land managers, scientists and volunteers. Includes practical planting at Wind Song. Presenters include Dr Magali Wright, Dr Bec Jones, Jimmy Collinson and Aboriginal cultural educator, Linton…
By Gum: Healing Country
A day field trip to three spectacular Tasmanian East Coast properties showcasing positive stories of landscape recovery, saving threatened species, covenants and giving back to Aboriginal custodians. Meet researchers, land managers, scientists and volunteers. Includes practical planting at Wind Song. Presenters include Dr Magali Wright, Dr Bec Jones, Jimmy Collinson and Aboriginal cultural educator, Linton…
By Gum: Healing Country
A day field trip to three spectacular Tasmanian East Coast properties showcasing positive stories of landscape recovery, saving threatened species, covenants and giving back to Aboriginal custodians. Meet researchers, land managers, scientists and volunteers. Includes practical planting at Wind Song. Presenters include Dr Magali Wright, Dr Bec Jones, Jimmy Collinson and Aboriginal cultural educator, Linton…
By Gum: Healing Country
A day field trip to three spectacular Tasmanian East Coast properties showcasing positive stories of landscape recovery, saving threatened species, covenants and giving back to Aboriginal custodians. Meet researchers, land managers, scientists and volunteers. Includes practical planting at Wind Song. Presenters include Dr Magali Wright, Dr Bec Jones, Jimmy Collinson and Aboriginal cultural educator, Linton…
Heathfield Primary National Science Week Expo
Discover the Amazing Science of Bubbles with Bubble-ologist Marty McBubble. How are bubbles created? Why do they pop? What shapes and colours can bubbles make? What is surface tension and why is it important? Children will discover all of this and much more as Marty engages their natural sense of wonder with his interactive bubbly…
Ann Moyal Lecture – Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla
The annual Ann Moyal Lecture is given by a distinguished speaker on a contemporary question. In 2024, the lecture will be delivered by Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla. The lecture is titled ‘A smart vision for a sustainable future: SMaRT technologies and MICROfactories™ creating sustainable materials and products from waste.’ Entry is free to this event, but…