Fitzgerald State School is thrilled to announce its upcoming Science Week Showcase, celebrating the awe-inspiring wonders of the universe through hands-on activities that highlight the hidden languages of nature. From the 11 to 15 August, the school will host a variety of engaging science activities across all year levels, fostering curiosity and excitement for the world…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Discover CallTrackers Online
Curious about the wildlife in action around your neighbourhood at night? From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers…
Magic Beach Screening
For over 30 years, Alison Lester’s cherished picture book MAGIC BEACH has enchanted children and families alike. Now, this beloved story comes to life in a stunning screen adaptation by acclaimed director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes) and some of Australia’s top animators. Join us for a heartwarming journey that blends live action with breathtaking animation,…
Small Wonders, Big Universe – Discovering life at every scale
Step into a world where the tiniest cell holds as much wonder as the stars in the sky! Small Wonders, Big Universe: Discovering Life at Every Scale invites students to discover the hidden beauty of life under the microscope and the mysteries of the cosmos through telescopes. This hands-on event connects the microscopic and the cosmic, showing…
St Brendan the Navigator STEAM Challenge
Set Sail for Discovery! This National Science Week, join us on an epic voyage of discovery as we delve into the legend of St. Brendan the Navigator! For centuries, stories have been told of his incredible journey across the Atlantic – did he really sail to uncharted lands, encountering sea monsters, crystal columns, and even…
Wonder-Sea-STEAM Fun for Families
Dip into creative fun, research, interactive experiments and workshops that explore the future of our oceans. Meet visiting scientists and sci-artists whose work investigates and celebrates the biodiversity of Australia’s marine ecosystems. Learn about innovative technologies in coral reef rehabilitation from UTS C3 Future Reefs team and meet the pint-sized planet protectors that save our…
2025 Secondary Science Teachers’ Conference – Change Agents: Inspiring Science Education (CAISE)
Join us for a day of professional development and expert-led sessions designed to support and inspire science educators across NSW. With a strong emphasis on implementing the new syllabi and delivering inquiry-based learning, the program blends research-backed strategies with hands-on workshops and practical classroom resources. Across three workshop blocks and a compelling keynote, participants will…
The Power Beneath – Snowy STEM Academy
How do you build a power station nearly a kilometre underground? Let us show you! In this interactive, on-demand session, your students will join our digital engineers for a behind-the-scenes look at Snowy 2.0, Australia’s largest-ever hydro project and one of the most ambitious engineering feats of our time. Perfect for high school students, this…
How Snowy 2.0 Unearthed an ancient mystery – Snowy STEM Academy
When digging a tunnel for the Snowy 2.0 project, one of the last things you might expect to find is a coral reef! This hands-on experience gets students involved in unearthing the mysteries within the Earth’s crust. Geology and geotechnology are integral in the designing and building of infrastructure, and by decoding the layers of…
Introduction to Snowy Hydro’s Powering Up the Future Competition
How would your students help to build a future powered by sustainable energy this National Science Week?️ Get your students dreaming big with Snowy Hydro’s Powering Up the Future competition, a national challenge for clever thinkers in Years 3 to 12 to imagine bold, brilliant solutions for Australia’s sustainable energy future. Imagine it’s the year 2050….