Students in years 3 – 6 in the Mary Valley catchment (small schools) are invited to the Annual Mary Valley State College Science Day. A day of science fun, science learning and science friends. Join the Mary Valley team (specialist staff & secondary students) to guide you through a rotation of “hands-on” activities. You even…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Seeds of Science – National Science Week 2026 at Tecoma Primary School
Seeds of Science: Growing Curiosity, Discovery and Big Ideas! What do plants, crystals, pearls and great ideas all have in common? They all start with a seed! During National Science Week 2026, Tecoma Primary School will bring the theme “Seeds of Science” to life through four exciting hands-on STEM sessions that help students explore how…
National Science Week Celebration at Melba Copland Secondary School
Science in Action: A Hands‑On STEM Discovery Week is a secondary-focused program designed to deepen students’ engagement through authentic, inquiry‑based learning experiences. During National Science Week, students in Years 7–9 will participate in a series of investigations and engineering challenges aligned with key strands of the science curriculum, including Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences,…
Seeds of Science – From Garden Beds to Space at Keelonith Primary School
Have you ever wondered how a tiny seed grows into a plant? Or how astronauts might grow food on the Moon or Mars? Join us for an exciting Science Week adventure as we explore the amazing world of seeds and plants! Students will become scientists as they investigate what plants need to grow. Through hands-on…
Sensational Science Spectacular at Bungendore Public School
All students will have a blast exploring the amazing world of seeds and crystals. ES1 and Stage 1 will use their senses to investigate different seeds and even grind wheat to see what’s inside. Stage 2 and 3 will dive into the cool science of how seeds travel and grow, and they’ll also discover how…
The Pally Patch Revival Investigation at Palmyra Primary School
The Pally Patch Revival Investigation is a whole school initiative aimed at discovering (and rediscovering) the STEM learning potential of a beautiful, developed garden set on a half-acre section of land located at the east end of Palmyra PS. The project has two broad objectives. 1. Investigating and studying the Pally Patch to gain a…
The Great Seed Adventure
The Great Seed Adventure Have you ever wondered how a tiny seed can grow into a tomato plant, a giant sunflower or even a forest? Join us for The Great Seed Adventure, a hands-on National Science Week event where students, families and our local preschool community will investigate the amazing science hidden inside seeds. The…
Seed Stories – Science, survival and sustainability
Every seed tells a story—come and help us uncover it! Did you know that a tiny seed can travel around the world, survive for years, and grow into food, flowers or even a forest? This National Science Week, we’re inviting our students, families and community to discover the incredible science hidden inside a seed. Building…
Measuring Our World – Student environmental monitoring with micro:bit technology at Yanginanook School
During National Science Week, our small K–12 school of approximately 70 students will participate in a whole-school STEM investigation using programmable microcontrollers. Students will use micro:bit devices and environmental sensors to collect real-world data from the local environment and explore how coding and technology can be used to understand the world around us. Students across all year levels will collaborate…
Innovation Incubator at Prospect High School
The Innovation Incubator will be run during Science week with our Grade 7 and 8 students students. Working in teams, students will identify a real‑world problem faced by society and design a creative, science or technology-based solution. The emphasis is on thinking, testing ideas, collaboration and communication, not just the final product. The Innovation Incubator…