Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles – Racing towards a sustainable future.

Coal, the most carbon-dense fossil fuel, is converted into fuel for traditional combustion engines. Consequently, the carbon dioxide released insulates the earth, increasing global temperatures. As a consequence, food chains are altered, adverse weather events destroy habitats, and invasive species can thrive. Ultimately, 10,967 species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are impacted…

Library After Dark – Skyworks Planetarium

We’re bringing the night sky directly to you.  Discover life through a different lens with us as we celebrate National Science Week. Come along to discover the wonders of the cosmos in our awe-inspiring planetarium. As the lights dim in the planetarium, you’ll be surrounded by a multitude of planets, stars and constellations. Be awestruck…

Chemical Science

Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of chemistry with our upcoming incursion for Science Week! We’re thrilled to present “Radical Reactions: Unleashing the Power of Chemical Science,” a hands-on exploration of one of chemistry’s most dynamic phenomena. During this immersive experience, students will: Explore Radical Reactions: Discover the fascinating world of free radicals…

St Benedict’s Pop Up Science Centre

St Benedict’s Pop Up Science Centre: Species Survival Extravaganza Get ready to unlock the mysteries of nature at St Benedict’s Library during Science Week! Dive into an adventure where every class has the opportunity to explore, create, investigate, question, and learn about the fascinating world of species survival. This year’s electrifying theme, ‘Species Survival: More…

National Science Week Spectacular

Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to participate in Science fun, culminating in a day of Science Activities for the whole school. An outline of the week is as follows: Tuesday 13th August – Science activity at recess for Years Prep -2 in the STEM Room – Making your own fossil. Wednesday 14th August – Science activity…

Buzz and Bloom –Planting for pollinators

Get ready for an awesome event called “Buzz & Bloom: Planting for Pollinators” on our school farm. We’re going to create a special garden that will help our friends, the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These amazing creatures help plants grow by spreading pollen, which is super important for making fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Join…

St Clare’s STEM Extravaganza

On Friday 16th August (Week 6), we are holding our annual STEM Extravaganza here at school to celebrate National Science Week. This whole school event from 9am-1.40pm, is designed to foster student’s scientific curiosity and critical thinking about this year’s theme -Species Survival: More than sustainability”.  Students are invited to come dressed in line with the theme…

Belridge Primary Science Showcase

All of our Year 4-6 students in partner schools are busy creating and designing sustainable projects.  Year 4: Animals camouflaging in the wild investigation Year 5: Effective bird feeders Year 6: Sustainable zoo Education Support: Sustainable zoo Each school will then select finalists to attend the showcase and present their ideas to external judges. There…