Students complete a research task / investigation during their dedicated Science lessons through the second half of Term 2 and first weeks of Term 3. This year, the Year 5 and 6 students are joining the Secondary students to make this a cross-campus event. All students from Kinder to Year 12, and their families, will…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Eco-explorers Family Science Showdown
The Nearer to Nature South West and Dolphin Discovery Centre are teaming up to bring you an exciting and educational family adventure at the Eco-Explorers: Family Science Showdown! This fun-filled event is packed with thrilling quizzes and challenging trivia, all centred around the wonders of the natural world. Test your knowledge on everything from marine…
Escape from Planet X! – Science night at Mount Erin College
Escape from Planet X! – Science Night at Mount Erin College Stranded on a mysterious alien planet, your mission is clear: crack the code and find your way home! But it won’t be easy… You’ll need to complete a series of exciting science challenges to unlock the passcode that powers the spaceship. Join us during…
National Science Week Workshops at Holy Innocents
During National Science Week, our school will turn into a science lab! Two sessions will be held to guide students through hands-on workshops that link with this year’s schools theme ‘Decoding the universe: exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’ to illuminate the science that we see every day through nature. These sessions will be…
Decoding the Universe – National science week at Swinburne
Join us this National Science Week to Decode the Universe! Kick off the evening with roaming, hands‑on science fun (paper circuits, sun prints, DIY star wheels, UV experiments and more, great for curious kids) before an energising panel conversation that unpacks the cosmos’ hidden languages. Join us at the Sky Lounge for hands-on outreach fun…
An Evening of Stargazing
Discover the wonders of the universe at our stargazing night. Seasoned Astronomical Society of Victoria volunteers will help you explore celestial bodies through their telescopes. Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or a curious beginner, this is your chance to gaze beyond the ordinary and into the cosmos. Join us for an unforgettable evening under the…
Quantum Horizons: From Brainwaves to Time Crystals
Quantum physics governs the tiniest parts of our universe—atoms, light, and more. Though invisible, it powers breakthroughs in medicine, computing, and our understanding of reality. This National Science Week, explore the strange world of quantum with Swinburne experts—from brain research to time crystals. Dr Ben McAllister will kick off the evening by demystifying the strange rules that…
Melbourne Public Talk
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Melbourne for a public talk from Dr. Ben McAllister Australian scientists are on the cutting edge of the quest to unravel one of the biggest mysteries in the Universe: the nature of dark matter. This talk will discuss the innovative research being conducted to understand…
What would it feel like to be in space?
This event is part of Bray Park SHS’s Astronomy Night on August 7th. In this one-hour long activity, you will experience the science of star light, extreme cold and why you can’t suck through a straw or scream in space.
Young Sky Explorers
Science Week will culminate in our “Young Explorers’ Science Day”, where we transform our Science room into an outdoor star extravaganza — filled with glowing constellations, weather experiments, student displays, and storytelling. Families and the community will be invited to walk among the stars and celebrate student discoveries.