Saltmarsh Secrets is an interactive, hands-on citizen science event to be delivered during National Science Week 2026 at the Wetlands Walkabout on Keeley’s Road. Hosted by Pioneer Catchment Landcare, this event will engage the Mackay community and schools in real-world environmental science by guiding participants through a saltmarsh survey. Attendees will actively add to data…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Seeds of Science – Growing Tomorrow’s Discoveries at Copacabana Public School
This Science Week, Copacabana Public School is excited to join students across the state in exploring the theme Seeds of Science. Our whole school will come together in mixed K-6 groups to engage in hands-on investigations and collaborative activities that spark curiosity and nurture a love for discovery. Through these interactive experiences, students will plant the…
Bright Sparks AT Warren Primary School
Warren Primary School Bright Sparks Family Science Afternoon! Get ready for an afternoon packed with discovery, excitement and hands-on fun for the whole family! Join us at the Bright Sparks Family Science Afternoon and explore the amazing world of Science through interactive activities designed to spark curiosity in learners of all ages. Mix, fizz and…
Science Fair on the Lake
The amazing senior students of Lake Clarendon State School will hold a science fair where younger students, family and community can explore the student’s investigations using a ‘passport’ and a map of the Lake of Possibilities (school grounds) to explore 30 Caring for Country QR tags (developed by Black Cockatoo), focusing on the plants and…
Lakeland Senior High School Science Fair
Lakeland Senior High School is excited to host its very first Science Fair as part of the celebrations for National Science Week. Students will have the opportunity to investigate a scientific topic that interests them and share their learning with the school community. Participants can create a poster, model, or another visual display to showcase…
Planting the seeds of STEM through VR at Batchelor Area School
Batchelor Area School is embarking on a journey using VR and we have the beautiful Litchfield Park on our doorstep. We have a focus on sustainability and through VR students can research impacts on nature/wildlife in the park and how we can rehabilitate and improve the park. Students will showcase their learning and bring us…
North Explorers Science Discovery Day at Hamilton North Primary School
North Explorers Science Discovery Day is an exciting day designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love of science for all ages. This day is packed with interactive exhibits, hands-on learning and experiments that showcase the wonders of scientific exploration. The event aims to inspire the next generation of scientists. Whether you’re a budding…
The Great Science Circuit at St Brigid’s Primary School
Get ready for a day of wonder, curiosity, and hands-on discovery! The Great Science Circuit invites students to step into the world of science as they move through a series of exciting activity stations. Each stop along the way offers a new challenge to explore, experiment, and think like a scientist. From bubbling reactions to…
Science Week Festival at Padua College
STEM-a-Palooza: Geocache Quest The extended school community will form teams to participate over science week, including the weekend, in a STEM themed geocaching competition.
SCINEMA Event at Kununurra School and Community Library
Lights, camera, science! Join us for a free SCINEMA film screening and explore the world of science through a collection of entertaining and thought-provoking short films. SCINEMA is an international science film festival that screens every August as part of National Science Week. The films are selected from entries submitted by professional, amateur, and student…