Seeds, Streams & Science – The Trent Creek Living Lab invites students to explore how ecosystems work and how science grows from curiosity and inquiry, using Trentham’s local waterway (Trent Creek) as a hands-on learning environment. Students in Years 3–6 will take part in a full-day field experience with teachers, families and local Landcare volunteers….
Topic: Science Communication
Parkdale Secondary College Science Fair – Where great ideas collide
Founded in 2024 by a group of enterprising Year 9 students, the Parkdale Science Fair brings together curious minds from Years 5 to 12 and local primary schools to celebrate hands‑on STEM. After attracting hundreds of entries across six feeder schools, Parkdale students and staff in 2025, the Fair returns in 2026 bigger and bolder…
Smart Greenhouse STEM project
Our Years 7 to 9 STEM Academy students will complete a Smart Greenhouse STEM project, in which they will grow seeds of their choice—such as barley, wheat, or corn—using the Smart Greenhouse kit. Throughout National Science Week, they will monitor light and soil moisture conditions using Micro:bits. Students will work collaboratively while applying critical and…
National Science Week Science Show at Daramalan College
This event will be two lunch time sessions. The first will be during our regular science club meeting which will involve science-themed escape rooms and crystal growing activities. The second is a science show, with the main demonstration being uses of liquid nitrogen (e.g. ice cream making, breaking small objects, interactions with water).
Science at Central
This National Science Week, join UNE Discovery Voyager and UNE Botany academics as we explore the processes that sustain plant life on Earth, to appreciate the wonders of science. We will explore the humble seed as a key to unlock the captivating world of plant life, bridging connections between soil science, ecosystems, art, and biology….
National Science Week Mural Discovery
Inspiration in the making, our new science room mural. Created by a local First Nations artist and supported by a National Science Week grant we will be in the process of creating the mural and inspiring student design ideas in conjunction with our First Nations artist. The mural will showcase the knowledge and experience of…
Women in STEM Breakfast
The Women in STEM Breakfast brings together students, old scholars, and industry professionals for a morning of inspiration and connection. The event will feature panel discussions with women across STEM industries, including several of our old scholars, who will share their career journeys and advice on resilience, curiosity, and lifelong learning. This year, our keynote…
Helensvale State School STEM Symposium
Seeds of Science – A National Science Week Symposium – Helensvale State School Scholar Academy Big ideas start small. A seed of curiosity. A question worth chasing. An experiment that doesn’t go to plan… and the better idea that grows from failure! This National Science Week, Helensvale State School’s Scholar Academy invites you to witness…
Marine Science Exploration
Explore the Hidden World of Marine Life with a Microscope! Have you ever wondered what lives in a drop of seawater? This project will help us discover the tiny plants, animals, and organisms that make up marine ecosystems by purchasing a microscope for hands-on learning and exploration. Using the microscope, students will be able to…
Trinity Christian School Science Week Pop-ups and Activities
We will be engaging students in a week-long, inquiry-based exploration of how scientific ideas grow from curiosity to real-world application, with a focus on community engagement. Students will investigate seed germination, plant growth, and sustainable food systems through hands-on experiences tailored to stage: early years students will observe and document seed growth; Years 4–6 will…