Have you ever wanted to build a robot, launch a rocket, or solve real problems using science and technology? This National Science Week, our whole school—from Prep to Year 12—is diving into an exciting week of hands-on STEM activities that will open your eyes to how science, technology, engineering and maths shape our lives, our…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Decode & Discover: Universe Unlocked
This Science Week, students across the school will be diving into the secrets of the universe with a whole-school STEAM Fair called “Decode & Discover: Universe Unlocked” — inspired by the 2025 National Science Week theme: Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language. Throughout the day, students will rotate through a…
Mid West Star Trails – Mount Magnet Telescope Night
Join ICRAR for an evening of stargazing this National Science Week! We’re busting out the telescopes and hitting the streets of Mount Magnet for this free stargazing event! Come on down to the Shire of Mount Magnet Oval for a look through our telescopes to see the hidden wonders that lie at the heart of our galaxy the…
Science Week Neville Bonner
Get ready for an exciting week of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun! We’re kicking things off with a Human Sundial right in the heart of the school, proudly run by our Year 6 students and supported by a teacher. Watch time come to life as your shadow becomes the clock! Each class will also dive…
Talking About Space Science Workshop
This online writing course will cover fundamental principles of giving speeches, conference presentations and TED talks, thus equipping budding space science communicators with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Hands-on training will be provided in delivering talks and preparing PowerPoint slides and illustrative material for many outlets, including in-house, local…
Writing Science Media Releases
The output-oriented course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to prepare and distribute a cracking media release for a wide range of audiences. Among other things, the course will help budding science communicators with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and simply. Hands-on training will be provided in preparing…
Science in the Outback Pub
Is it easier to grow food on Mars than in the South Australian outback? Let’s find out! Join scientists from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Plants for Space (P4S), for a fun evening of science and conversation as they explain their mission to grow plants in space, and how that knowledge can be applied…
Oakwood Primary School Science Fair
We have a full program for the students at Oakwood Primary School. Kindy – creating patterns with fruit and vegetables, making art with paint and leaf prints Years 1 and 2 – decoding animal prints with the support of Dennika and making prints on paper with art stamps. (Open night make it a guess the…
Ashmore State School Science Fair
Ashmore Science Week – STEM Discovery Day Date: Tuesday, 12th August Location: Ashmore State School Audience: Year 3–6 Students Presented by: Benowa State High STEM Ambassadors Get ready for a full day of hands-on science excitement! As part of Ashmore Science Week, over 500 students from Years 3 to 6 will take part in a…
2025 #STEMLIKEAPATSGIRL Conference
On Saturday 16 August, St Patrick’s College Townsville will present its ninth annual #STEMLikeAPatsGirl Conference – the only event of its kind in North Queensland. It is a day devoted to empowering and engaging girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The event is open to all girls, aged 10 to 15, from North Queensland…