Buzz into Science

Buzz into science and a sweet day of discovery. Bees are not just cute and fuzzy – they’re super important to life on Earth! At this event, you’ll become a bee expert and have loads of fun with your friends and family. You’ll go home with sweet memories… and maybe even a pot of honey!…

Jurassic Wonders

Step into a world of roaring adventure! Get ready for Jurassic Wonders – the ultimate hands-on science spectacular for curious kids aged 3–11 and their families. Packed with excitement and discovery, this one-of-a-kind event is where dinosaurs roam, stars shine, and ancient cultures come to life. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be swept into…

Jingili Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza

The Jingili Primary School Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza returns! July 31 is all about discovery at the Science Expo.  Think like a scientist with awesome hands-on experiments. Ask smart questions, guess what happens with predictions and test your ideas. Learn how science helps us understand the world around us from visiting scientists and…

Explore the Unknown – Science Week STEM Experience for First Nations Students

Explore the unknown… As part of National Science Week 2025, SPARQ-ed and The University of Queensland are proud to present a unique 2-day hands-on experience designed specifically for First Nations high school students. This immersive event aims to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open pathways to STEM futures by connecting students with the world of…

Science Munch – Brain Break Cuppa Quiz

Read this first! Beware science and baked goods imminent.  Come, enjoy warm collegial company with your hot beverage.  Inject some zest for science into the departmental office’s day.

Coding for Kids

Follow one of our Scratch coding tutorials to decode the Universe! Use our My Constellation project to create your own constellation and story to go with it.  Great for anyone new to Scratch coding. In our Turtle Tracker project, use real-life data that tracks the movements of 5 turtles.  Use this data to create their…

Innovative STEAM Renewable Energy Design Challenge

National Science Week is an exciting opportunity for Dripstone to showcase the innovative and progressive ideas of our students in the field of STEAM. As a part of the week-long celebration, we are organising a science fair that will involve the entire school community, including council members, ministers, and primary schools. Innovation: Powering Future Industries….

Nature’s Blueprint

Create a sustainable future through regenerative design, Indigenous ecological knowledge and the circular economy, transforming waste into materials. Through different workshops, tours and demonstrations, learn about innovative food systems and practice traditional land management techniques to manage sustainability and food security. Activities include natural dyeing, biophilic design, vertical farming and waste-to-soil systems, fostering hands-on skills…

Beaker Street Festival

Wild Ideas. Curious Adventures. Nerds.  Beaker Street Festival brings its signature mix of science, art, and connection back to Lutruwita/Tasmania, 12 to 19 August 2025, as part of National Science Week.  Known for its genre-defying approach and boundary-pushing ideas, Beaker Street Festival has cemented its place as Australia’s most imaginative festival of science and culture….

Biodiversity Buzz – Top end eco science fair

Biodiversity Buzz: Top End Eco Science Fair (Bio Buzz) is a daylong event that will deliver a range of community engagement, education and skill building activities to build greater awareness and knowledge about the Top End’s precious ecosystems, biodiversity and the importance of habitat preservation. The Bio Buzz program will include: Guided walks around the…