Challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills through a hands-on collaborative workshop at Rockingham Library. Explore the exciting possibilities of science, technology, engineering, art and maths. Join Cristy Burne to get National Science Week 2026–ready as she brings the theme 2026 National Science Week school theme Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All to life in…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
STEAM Lab Special – National Science Week with Cristy Burne
Challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills through a hands-on, collaborative workshop at Safety Bay Library. Explore the exciting possibilities of science, technology, engineering, art and maths. Join Cristy Burne as she brings the 2026 National Science Week School’s theme Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All to life in an inspiring, interactive session that reimagines…
From Knowledge to Independence – Science for Groote’s blue future
Have you ever wondered how oysters grow, what lives in a drop of seawater, or how science can help create jobs and protect the ocean? Join Groote Aqua Aboriginal Corporation during National Science Week for four exciting days of hands-on marine science activities on Groote Eylandt. This unique event will take students, families and community…
SCINEMA screening at Victa Cinema
Celebrate Science Week at Victa Cinema with our special SCINEMA screening for schools and homeschoolers. SCINEMA is an international science film festival that screens every August as part of National Science Week. The screening program is curated from films entered in the international film competition. SCINEMA provides a platform on which filmmakers -professional, amateur and…
Bartle Bugs
Get ready for a bug-tastic family adventure packed with hands-on discovery, fascinating creatures and interactive fun! Bartle Bugs is a hands-on early evening exploration of bugs for families of all ages, hosted by Bartle Frere State School as part of National Science Week. Explore a series of exciting activity stations where children and adults can…
Robotics Roadtrip
We’re bringing two days of free robotics to Port Augusta Library, open to students in Year 3 and above. Kids who have never touched a robot before will walk in, build one, program it to move, and use it to solve a real challenge, all in the same session. We use LEGO SPIKE Prime, a…
Science Writing Made Simple
The output-driven course, presented by seasoned science writer and broadcaster Peter Spinks, will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers…
Science Sparks – Discover, Explore, Create
Students in Years 7–10 will participate in a series of hands-on science activities and demonstrations designed to spark curiosity and engagement in STEM. The event will feature interactive experiences such as liquid nitrogen demonstrations, bubble science, and water rockets, with opportunities for students to actively participate and assist in running selected activities. Aligned with the…
Fuel for Thought Experiments
As part of Science Week, we are excited to host Fuel for Thought, a hands-on learning experience that explores the science behind the food we eat. Students will work alongside food specialists from our parent community to prepare meals using school recipes while investigating the scientific principles involved in cooking, nutrition, and food production. Through…
Seeds of Science at Butler – Growing Curiosity, Community and Future Pathways
Proposed Project: Seeds of Science Community Expo We propose to host a National Science Week “Seeds of Science” Community Expo, designed to: Engage students from Years 7–12 Involve Clontarf Academy students in leadership and participation Provide inclusive, differentiated science activities for our SEN students Invite families and community members to attend after-school showcase sessions …