Inspiring future scientists and building stronger community connections, the Clyde Creek STEAM Expo is the highlight of our school calendar. Our expo provides hands-on STEAM experiences for students and their families from Foundation to Year 6, including students in our dedicated specialist campus. Designed as a ‘tour of the STEAM disciplines’, each building on our…
Topic: Environment and Nature
St Joseph’s Citizen Scientists – Spread our wings
Caterpillars and butterflies are critical to a healthy environment in supporting the food chain, controlling pests, and assisting in pollinating plants and are an indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Through our partnership with Paten Park Native Nursery and Brisbane’s Big Butterfly Count, we will research and purchase the best butterfly-attracting species of plants and soil types…
Croydon Primary School Science Activity Afternoon
Students are encouraged to join us after school for 2 hours of science fun and exploration.
Humpback Highway – Diving into the mysterious world of whales
Each winter, Australia’s coastal waters transform into a busy blue playground with the arrival of the humpback whales. This annual migration sees the west and east coasts blubber to blubber as humpback whales travel from their Antarctic feeding waters to warmer waters to breed. These migratory routes are known as the humpback highway. But while…
Illuminate – Endangered Species
It’s time to build awareness of the crucial role animals play in our ecosystem, in the spectacular Illuminate: Endangered Species night projection at WA Museum Boola Bardip. This year’s National Science Week schools themes explore global endangered species, this visually rich, multisensory and large-scale piece by VJzoo will mesmerise young and old as you witness vulnerable species…
Botanical Time Capsules
Join Alison Vaughan, Manager Collections, for a rare chance to deep dive into the history of the 1.5 million preserved specimens housed in the National Herbarium of Victoria. Documenting the presence of a plant, algae or fungus at a particular place and time, each specimen is a botanical time capsule that helps us understand past…
Raising Rarity Revealed
Explore the critical work of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria on this special Raising Rarity tour. Head behind the scenes to our RBGV nursery, where you’ll learn about the specialist production and propagation techniques used to save Victoria’s most threatened plant species. Then, join a guided tour of our research garden, delving into the vital conservation efforts and…
Underwater – Visual art marine workshop
Embark on an artistic adventure exploring the underwater world at Boola Bardip with artist Ian Daniell in a marine-based visual art workshop. Join artist Ian Daniell, known for his Life-Size Ocean Art, for a special voyage through aquatic displays and an art workshop for children of all ages. Discover the array of colourful creatures, fantastical…
Superstars of STEM talk
Curious about STEM? Celebrate National Science Week at Manly Library where guest speakers from The Superstars of STEM will share their experiences and run STEM activities. Let’s learn about lady beetles. This activity will focus on our small backyard helpers, lady beetles. During this session, you will spend some time learning what insects are, with…
Sustainable Horizons – Clean energy, smart cities, and AI
Are you ready to explore the amazing world of the future? Join us for an exciting journey into the latest innovations in clean energy, smart cities, and artificial intelligence. Discover Clean Energy: Professor Kim Hassall will introduce us to the fascinating world of green energy. We’ll learn about cool alternatives like bio-fuels and hydrogen fuel,…