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…
Topic: Environment and Nature
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…
National Science Week Agriculture Experience Day
Students from the Junior School (Y4&5) will be coming to the Senior campus to experience different science activities. These activities will include working in the Ag plot, picking and planting produce, working in the maker space to design salinity, pH and water monitors for the garden, cooking produce from the Ag plot for lunch and…
Farm Science Discovery Day
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.
Play and Explore – Georges River Libraries
Get ready to grow your mind and ignite your curiosity as Georges River Libraries sow seeds of wonderment in an exciting lineup of activities in our annual celebration play and explore for National Science Week. Explore the wonders of life on earth with our down-and-dirty lineup of activities; learn how the oldest gardens were cultivated and traditional and contemporary uses…