The Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub is proud to present a special community screening followed by Q and A of the acclaimed documentary Her Name Is Nanny Nellie, a powerful and deeply personal exploration of truth-telling, memory, and cultural reclamation in Australia’s public institutions. In 1925, the Australian Museum commissioned three statues of ‘full blood’…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Nature’s Mysteries Uncovered St Michael’s Lutheran School
Student scientists at St Michael’s Lutheran School will explore and uncover some of nature’s mysteries. How can animal tracks reveal the movements and activities of our Australian animals? How many petals do flowers grow and why? Are there mathematical patterns in nature? How big is the solar system? How does the distance from the sun, the…
Eco-explorers Family Science Showdown
The Nearer to Nature South West and Dolphin Discovery Centre are teaming up to bring you an exciting and educational family adventure at the Eco-Explorers: Family Science Showdown! This fun-filled event is packed with thrilling quizzes and challenging trivia, all centred around the wonders of the natural world. Test your knowledge on everything from marine…
National Science Week Workshops at Holy Innocents
During National Science Week, our school will turn into a science lab! Two sessions will be held to guide students through hands-on workshops that link with this year’s schools theme ‘Decoding the universe: exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’ to illuminate the science that we see every day through nature. These sessions will be…
Young Sky Explorers
Science Week will culminate in our “Young Explorers’ Science Day”, where we transform our Science room into an outdoor star extravaganza — filled with glowing constellations, weather experiments, student displays, and storytelling. Families and the community will be invited to walk among the stars and celebrate student discoveries.
The Astronomical Day
Hive presents a day of wonder, looking outwards to decode the Universe. The day begins at Hive with an all-ages planetarium show at 11am and feature shows at 1pm & 2pm (ages 5+ only), followed by a free public talk titled Who Cares About the Weather in Space in the Gnomon Room at the Wharf. As the…
Roots and Resilience – Walk Trail
Get ready to become a science explorer right here in Toodyay! This National Science Week is packed with awesome adventures where you’ll discover the secrets of our amazing ecosystems. Put on your walking shoes for a trail journey on Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17. You’ll trek along Redbank Pool with guides from local…
STEAM Train of Knowledge
The Gympie STEM Hub is chartering the Mary Valley Rattler STEAM train for a special journey from Gympie to Amamoor. This unique event, “The STEAM Train of Knowledge,” is an immersive experience designed specifically for Year 4 students in the Gympie region. Students will dive into a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and…
STEAMZONE Twilight Science Market
As the sun sets over Rainbow Beach, the parkland beside the Rainbow Beach Community Hall will come alive with science, creativity, and community spirit! Join us for the STEAMZone Twilight Science Market, a National Science Week 2025 celebration packed with hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and interactive exhibits for all ages. Meet real scientists and ask your burning questions Explore space, nature,…
The Fitzgerald Science Showcase
Fitzgerald State School is thrilled to announce its upcoming Science Week Showcase, celebrating the awe-inspiring wonders of the universe through hands-on activities that highlight the hidden languages of nature. From the 11 to 15 August, the school will host a variety of engaging science activities across all year levels, fostering curiosity and excitement for the world…