Topic: Environment and Nature

Pomona ex Machina

Named after the Roman Goddess of Orchards, our school grows fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers throughout our gardens. The Pomona ex Machina project involves working with Matt the Meteorologist and the Monty Compost Company, to optimise food production – using STEM to enhance Pomona’s Orchard. This project will be embedded into our STEM and HASS…

Stepping into Science

You can start your learning journey to a life of science at any age. Three courageous Novocastrians show the way: Kiara Harrison will take us into her Honours research into human infertility; Harry Callen will describe the journey from lectures into the fieldwork of environmental engineering; and Willow Forsythe will let us know what it…

Creating Zoo Homes – Do try this at home

Good, modern zoos have come a long way since the concrete and metal exhibits of the past. These days, we know a key component of an animal’s welfare is tied to its immediate surroundings, so creating the perfect homes for the animals in Zoos SA’s care takes a lot of planning, care, science and species-specific…

Wild Homes – Reintroducing and protecting species in the wild

It takes hard work, strong partnerships and some serious science to save species from extinction. Join Zoos SA’s Conservation Manager as she explains how we go about protecting, breeding and reintroducing species back into the wild. Some of the fascinating animals you’ll hear about include the adorable Brush-tailed Bettong, who is considered an ‘ecosystem engineer’…

Annesley Junior School – Celebrating Science Week

We will be celebrating National Science Week with hands on experiences for each student of the school, ranging from the Early Learning Centre to Year 7. As students visit the Science space they will be encouraged to explore food in a range of different ways. They will use their senses to examine food, bake bread,…

The Wholesome Show: The Ground Beneath Our Feet!

We’re used to the ground beneath our feet being pretty steady. Every morning we get up and – unless there’s an earthquake – it’s pretty much where we left it. But we know that everything under us is moving. Slowly, slowly moving. Australia for example is packing up and heading north at 5cm a year….

Royal Society Show Case Science

The Royal Society Show Case Science aims to celebrate and promote to the public the diverse research members undertake to advance knowledge in SA. The event will: Show examples of cutting-edge and impactful research, Make a Case for science in our society, and Have a dialogue on the future of Science in SA. The format…

Cooking Sustainably

We will be using the OzHarvest resources to run a number of cooking sessions with primary aged classes between our two campuses.  The FEAST program for Year 5/6 students will be a focus for our classes this term, and the funs will allow us to expand our cooking classes.

Big Week of Science

Rokeby Primary School will have each class give a demonstration of science experiments that can be conducted in the home by most ages. These will be offered to the whole school community to come and join in the fun on each lunch time during National Science Week. Classes from Prep to Year 6 can join…