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…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
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…
Community Planting at Cranleigh School
Cranleigh School support students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Community Planting at Cranleigh School will be a National Science Week event designed to bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families, for a hands-on celebration of Seeds of Science. Students will learn about the cultural significance,…
Dubbo Public School Science Day
Following on from the Stage 3 students enjoyment of the Science and Engineering Challenge and having Yr 11 students as helpers, Dubbo Public School are aiming to copy this during Science Week. This will happen by working with teachers and students from Dubbo College Senior Campus. The day will involve groups of Stage 3 students…
SCINEMA science film festival screening at Penrith Library
Join us at Penrith Library for a screening of the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival, presented as part of National Science Week. SCINEMA showcases a curated selection of short films that explore the wonders of science around the world through engaging storytelling and stunning visuals. This annual film festival offers something for curious minds of…
Our Big Backyard – STEM Stewardship Walk
Become a Backyard Scientist for a Day! Grab your family and join us for an exciting STEM adventure as students take the lead in our Our Big Backyard: STEM Stewardship Walk. Follow student tour guides as they explore the wonders of the Little Para River and local environment. Along the way, you’ll discover amazing plants…
Seeds of the Future Expo
Join us this National Science Week at St Joseph’s Aberdeen for our Seeds of the Future Expo. From 1:30 pm, the Seeds of the Future Expo will open to students, families, the wider community and nearby schools. Student projects created during the day and throughout the year will be displayed, celebrating the creativity, curiosity and…
Sydney Science Trail – Community day at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
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…
Seeds of Science – Growing Together, Caring for Country
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…
Dripstone Science Fair – Explore the unknown
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…