What does STEM look like in our community? Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the diverse ways science, technology, engineering and maths shape the businesses around us. From cutting-edge microplastics research to robotics innovation destined for the Moon, we’ll explore two very different but equally fascinating sides of the STEM world. Hear directly from the…
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…
Get ready to become a science detective! Step inside our exciting Science Museum and follow clues, crack mysteries and uncover amazing discoveries as you explore the world around you. Seeds of Science: Curiosity, Clues and Collections is an interactive Science Week event designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds. Students will journey through a…
The Infinite Look: A History of Gazing Skyward examines humanity’s long relationship with the cosmos through the tools built to study it, and the layers of cultural heritage beneath it. This exhibition traces the development of astronomical instruments, from ancient stone observatories used to track lunar and solar pathways to the recently launched James Webb…
Nhulunbuy Primary School is excited to host a Science and Technology Expo, bringing real-world science to life for our students through interactive experiences with local community groups and First Nations scientists. Students will rotate through a range of hands-on activities, including exciting science experiments, robotics challenges, quizzes, and problem-solving tasks designed to spark curiosity and…
Accrete a Planet + Seed Library Following on from HIC’s 2025 investigation of the Earth and its surrounding neighborhood of planets, the students of Holy Innocents will conduct an analogue experiment to grow a new planet for our Solar System … to replace Pluto after it was kicked out. This process will explore the stages…
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…
This is a combined Science Week – Fathering Project activity. Here is your chance with dad/father figure to launch 3D printed rockets, using hobby rocket motors.
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…
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…
