From healthy soils and pollinators to seeds, food systems and biodiversity, community gardens are living laboratories where science, nature and people come together. Join us at the Ulverstone Community Garden during National Science Week and discover how the small actions that happen in local gardens contribute to healthier ecosystems, stronger communities and a deeper understanding…
During National Science Week, our school will host a Community STEM Discovery Festival, transforming the campus into a hands-on, interactive science playground for students, families, and the wider community. Participants will access hands-on STEM Discovery stations exploring chemical reactions, forces and motion, engineering design, and problem solving. Activities will include slime making and mini volcano…
Seeds of Science Week Workshops will be led and facilitated by Scientific Researcher, community member and long-standing MGESS parent Melanie Young with support from teaching staff and student leaders (for younger classes). The workshops will run for one whole school day, involving all students from Prep to Year 6 participating in an engaging and hands-on…
What if a tiny seed could teach us about science, sustainability, and the power of community? During Science Week 2026, students will become scientists, gardeners, and community leaders through our exciting project, “Seeds of Science: Growing STEM through Community and Sustainability.” This hands-on program will inspire students to explore how plants grow, why they are…
Join the Victoria Park Community Centre for a free community screening of SCINEMA, Australia’s international science film festival, as part of National Science Week. Through a collection of inspiring short films and documentaries, we’ll explore fascinating science stories from around the world — from space and technology to nature, health and the environment. SCINEMA brings…
Grab your popcorn and prepare to have your mind mildly (or magnificently) blown at the Museum of the Great Southern. SCINEMA serves up a reel mix of science films that are smarter than your average blockbuster—but just as entertaining. From weird wonders to big “aha!” moments, these stories prove that science isn’t just in labs……
Following our TSTS award-winning project of building bird nesting boxes for our school, we are transforming a retired tree stump into a permanent ‘Habitat Hub.’ This project will launch during National Science Week with a school-wide Grand Opening and the installation of 1-2 high-definition cameras inside the hides. All students from Kindergarten to Grade 6…
Get ready to dig in and discover the amazing world of plants! In this hands-on science adventure, students will take the lead in a student-led exhibition, where they design and create their own mini ecosystems — from sunny habitats to cooler environments — and share their learning with younger students. Acting as real scientists, they…
Join us at the National Film and Sound Archive this National Science Week for a special screening of The Platypus Guardian. This inspiring film tells the story of Pete Walsh, a dedicated conservationist working to protect platypus populations in urban waterways. The film follows Pete’s journey as he learns about platypus, studies their habitat, and…
Get ready, Cann River! This year we’re launching an exciting school science fair that turns big questions into hands-on discovery. Right here in Cann River, students will become scientists, inventors, engineers, and problem-solvers—all in one amazing event. This isn’t just about making posters or doing experiments in class. It’s about exploring the world in a…
