Grab your binoculars, we’re becoming ornithologists! During National Science Week, PPS students will explore some of Portland’s beautiful local habitats: Nun’s Beach, Fawthrop Lagoon, and the Portland Community Gardens, to discover the amazing birds that live right on our doorstep. Students will take part in real scientific fieldwork by observing and identifying bird species, recording…
Topic: Environment and Nature
STEAM Storytime – Powerful plants
What can little learners discover when stories, science, and play come together? A world of imagination and curiosity! During National Science Week, STEAM Story Time is exploring Powerful Plants — a fun and interactive session designed especially for children aged 3 to 5 years. Through stories, songs, sensory play, and hands-on exploration, children will discover…
Sydney Science Trail – Community day at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Celebrate National Science Week with a free family-friendly science bonanza at the Australian Botanic Garden. Start your adventure with one of our exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours led by our knowledgeable Science and Horticulture teams. Explore PlantBank, the National Herbarium of New South Wales, and our plant nursery, as you engage in hands-on workshops, family-friendly walks, and…
Seeds of Science – Growing Together, Caring for Country
During National Science Week, our school will come together for an exciting project called Seeds of Science: Growing Together, Caring for Country. This is a whole-school event where every student, from Kindy to Year 6, will help create a special garden full of herbs, vegetables, native bush tucker plants and flowers that attract pollinators like…
Armidale Farmers Markets – Pop-up botany science stall
Seeds of Science – The secret life of plants Ever wondered how a tiny seed, no bigger than a speck of dust, can grow into a giant gum tree? Or how plants manage to keep the very ground we walk on from washing away during a storm? Join the University of New England Discovery Voyager…
Botany Triva by University of New England Armidale
Put your thinking cap on for an evening of facts, fun, and friendly competition. Our trivia covers everything from local flora to global environmental breakthroughs. It’s a chance to connect with neighbours and celebrate the scientific heartbeat of our region. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a weekend gardener, or a trivia buff, you’ll walk away…
STEM City
Our school will design and construct a large-scale, collaborative “STEM City” using upcycled cardboard and Makedo kits. Each class will create a component representing a different area of science, including forces (bridges and ramps), energy (renewable energy models), biology (habitats and ecosystems), and Earth science (weather systems and landscapes). Students will engage in hands-on design,…
Seeds of Science – Curiosity Starts Here at Tenison Woods College
‘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…
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…
Planting the Seeds of Knowledge – Exploring Kernels of Curiosity
Get ready to become a science detective! Step inside our exciting Science Museum and follow clues, crack mysteries and uncover amazing discoveries as you explore the world around you. Seeds of Science: Curiosity, Clues and Collections is an interactive Science Week event designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds. Students will journey through a…