This Science Week, students across the school will be diving into the secrets of the universe with a whole-school STEAM Fair called “Decode & Discover: Universe Unlocked” — inspired by the 2025 National Science Week theme: Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language. Throughout the day, students will rotate through a…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Worms on the Inside: The Science of Parasites in Dogs
Join us for interactive (free!) information STEM sessions exploring the life of parasitic worms! The sessions are available for all ages and attendees will explore and learn about; Canine Anatomy – help build a dog by putting together felt organs. Microscopic investigation of worm eggs – Dive into the world of parasitology (the study of…
Saving the Planet with Lee Constable
Learn how you can make a difference and save our wonderful planet this Science Week with science and sustainability presenter, Lee Constable! This interactive session will teach you all you need to know about saving the whole planet with her How to Save the Whole Planet book series. Lee will also share her own science…
Chiropterology for Beginners: How to decode the secret world of bats
Step into the fascinating world of bats with this special Australian National Science Week session! Discover the basics of chiropterology (the study of bats) as you learn how to survey bats and decode their mysterious calls. We’ll introduce you to essential tools like acoustic bat recorders—specifically, the Echo Meter Touch 2 bat detector—and show you…
Mid West Star Trails – Mount Magnet Telescope Night
Join ICRAR for an evening of stargazing this National Science Week! We’re busting out the telescopes and hitting the streets of Mount Magnet for this free stargazing event! Come on down to the Shire of Mount Magnet Oval for a look through our telescopes to see the hidden wonders that lie at the heart of our galaxy the…
Science Week Neville Bonner
Get ready for an exciting week of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun! We’re kicking things off with a Human Sundial right in the heart of the school, proudly run by our Year 6 students and supported by a teacher. Watch time come to life as your shadow becomes the clock! Each class will also dive…
Writing Science Media Releases
The output-oriented course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to prepare and distribute a cracking media release for a wide range of audiences. Among other things, the course will help budding science communicators with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Hands-on training will be provided in preparing…
Science in Action: Powered by Curiosity
Get ready for an explosive week of science, curiosity, and hands-on fun! For the very first time, Gledswood Hills High School is launching National Science Week in 2025 — and it’s all about getting stuck into real science, with your hands, your brain, and your imagination. Every Year 7 student will dive into four exciting…
Science in the Outback Pub
Is it easier to grow food on Mars than in the South Australian outback? Let’s find out! Join scientists from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Plants for Space (P4S), for a fun evening of science and conversation as they explain their mission to grow plants in space, and how that knowledge can be applied…
Decoding the universe
Our “Decoding the universe” investigations will involve students from Pre-school to Year 2. The day will include a rotation of engaging, hands-on science experiments at stations set up in each classroom.