Postponed due to the COVID lockdown. Go, Grow and Glow! is our National Science Week program that will explore the concept of paddock to plate in an interactive play-based environment. The week will involve stories, activities, songs and intentional teaching times focused on helping our 3 – 4 year old playschoolers to explore how foods…
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Scinema Under the Stars
Scinema Under the Stars will be a public screening of the winners of the Scinema International Science Film Festival on the school oval, combined with an astronomy evening presented by the Top End Star Gazers. The Darwin Solar Cinema will screen the short films on their inflatable screen and the 11 inch tracking telescopes will…
A Night Under the Stars
Our event aims to bring our small school community together to share an evening of star gazing utilising our telescopes and star mapping apps on our iPads. Students will have the opportunity to share their learning about the solar system with parents and families and enjoy a BBQ dinner together.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat for Native Bees and Other Critters
Native bees are threatened by habitat loss and competition from European honeybees. There is also a diversity of species that most people are unaware of, and with the right resources, you can attract them to your garden too. This workshop is designed to educate anyone who is interested in learning more about our local native…
Step Back In Time
Due to the COVID lockdown in Melbourne we have shifted the event to a live stream event. Take a journey into the past for National Science Week. Our team of amateur astronomers at the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV) will guide you through the Milky Way starting with a tour of the night sky and…
Postponed: Amazing Race (Junior School) & The Scientists Factory (Senior School)
Postponed due to the COVID lockdown. New date TBA. Amazing Race is racing game designed for junior school students. The event involves student groups explore the school ground and find checkpoints, where they have to solve STEM problems. Problems include build a simple water filter, perform and record an education video using a demonstration of…
Science in Government
Science in Government is a podcast series from Victoria’s Lead Scientist Dr Amanda Caples and EPA Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist Professor Mark Taylor, launched to coincide with National Science Week. Showcasing the wide range of options open to scientists working in the Victorian Government, this podcast profiles ten professionals in different fields. From a remote…
Blast Off!
Blast Off! Investigates all things space. Watch rocket launches, nail-biting demonstrations, fizzy physical reactions and alien hands. Plus an experiment for you to duplicate at home after the show. Thanks to the twistED SCIENCE Crew you can still enjoy a ‘Science Encounter & Experience for Kids’ from the comfort and safety of your lounge room…
Bringing Primary School STEM to Life – Online
Due to the COVID lockdown Bringing Primary School STEM to Life will now be held online. Celia Connor is a lecturer in biology and environmental sciences at Charles Sturt University. She is passionate about promoting equality and access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) learning in regional schools. Join Celia for her practical tips…
Postponed: Anna Bay Space Rocket Launch
Postponed due to the COVID lockdown. Anna Bay Public School will be holding a rocket day by creating their own rockets and designing their own launchpad. Children from K-6 will be experimenting with bi-carb, vinegar and seeing how far their rockets can reach. With help from both funding from National Science Week and our P…