STEM Under the Stars – The Magic of STEM

STEM Under the Stars is the ultimate night of science, technology, engineering and maths fun – all happening under the night sky! Held at our school, this exciting community event brings families, friends and curious minds together for an evening full of hands-on activities, jaw-dropping experiments, and amazing discoveries. You might launch rockets, explore robots, build…

Questacon National Science Week Webinars

Want to find out how to make a world record breaking paper plane? Ever wondered what maths and sunflowers have to do with each other? Considered what makes a coral reef a coral reef? If you answered yes to any of the above, then you should check out Questacon’s free webinars this National Science Week!…

STEMania! – Science Week In Schools 2025

STEMania! is a 45 minute, live-in-school, fact-filled interactive science sketch comedy presented by professional actor/educators that engages, inspires and educates students with the wonders of STEM. Celebrating the 2025 National Science Week school theme: Decoding The Universe – STEMania! illustrates how each STEM discipline plays a crucial role in decoding the universe and inspires curiosity and a love of learning…

Science writing made simple

This popular open-house workshop will be held at the Novotel Hotel in Melbourne and online, via Zoom and interactive multimedia.   The output-driven course, presented by seasoned science writer and broadcaster Peter Spinks, will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the…

Marvellously Magical Magnetics

We are celebrating the wonder of magnetics! We are looking at how incredible they are, using them for challenges, races, art work, pendulums and more, all the while learning about the importance of safety.  We have 15 classes from K-6. We also have 16 tubs of magical magnetic themed activities. Classes will have the option…

Science at Surfside

National Science Week at Surfside! This year for National Science Week, Surfside is diving into the tiny world around us — using microscopes to explore cool patterns in nature. We’ll be looking closely at things like leaves, shells, feathers and more to discover amazing details we can’t see with just our eyes! After that, we’ll…

East Marden Science Spectacular

East Marden is hosting a science spectacular this National Science Week. Families from Schools and Kindergartens in the area are welcome to come along to the night and experience science shows, hands on science activities lead by our wonderful year 6 students, and some of the wonderful work by our school students.  Events will include:…

Code the Cosmos: Designing a Quantum Garden with Micro:Bits and Maths

Code the Cosmos: Designing a Quantum Garden is a fun project where you get to be a young scientist and designer! You’ll use cool tech like Micro:bits and sensors to build a special garden that reacts to things like light, sound, or movement. But this isn’t just any garden — it’s inspired by amazing patterns…

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,…