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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
