Community event that brings together the local schools network to showcase National Science Week and the great work of our students. Guest speakers from local universities, Spud Shed, Bush Tucker Man and more. Interactive displays from our Academic Extension class project – Our Restaurant Rulz, Science Busking and much more.
Topic: Environment and Nature
Roaming Investigations
The students and staff at Sacred Heart will be investigating, experimenting and getting down and dirty in STEM. Between recess and lunch, the students will be split into upper and lower primary groups (around 19 students per group). Groups are a mix of students from different classes and grades. The groups will rotate between 5…
Investigating Biodiversity with The Young Naturalist
In this online event we will investigate the meaning of ‘biodiversity’ as we take a close look at the ecosystems and ecological communities of the Sutherland Shire. From remnant rainforests to woodlands, heath and coastal she-oak forests; we will investigate the plants, fungi, insects and wildlife that inhabit these incredibly diverse ecosystems. Participants will discover…
Create Your Own Self-watering Garden Box
Learn how to make a self-irrigating garden box that you can then take home in this hands-on workshop led by expert demonstrators. Great for growing seedlings, herbs, plants and flowers. Materials supplied.
Katherine South Primary School Science Extravaganza
The KSPS Science Extravaganza is an event that brings the Katherine South Primary School community together. The event takes place in the afternoon from 4pm-6pm. The extravaganza focusses on STEAM education with teachers and other community groups such as National Parks and Wildlife, Landcare and health organisations leading various activities. There are wide range of…
Marsden SHS Science Trivia Quiz
The Marsden SHS Science Trivia Quiz will be running during the week where our junior students will get to battle for the title of Marsden Science Trivia Master and win some prizes. Teams of four junior students are able to enter Stage 1 in a Kahoot science trivia quiz after which the top two teams…
Our Lady Queen of Peace Science Fair
Our Lady Queen of Peace will be showcasing student design and production tasks to parents and friends. Students have worked throughout the term to produce products such a housing options for bees and chickens, lunch boxes using specific materials and for purposes and other design items.
BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia
We are proud to present the second BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia event. Last year’s event was a huge success and was loved by all parents and children alike. This is a great opportunity to instil love of science in young students. Registration is essential. You can also visit our Facebook page or website for further…
Two Way Science Day @ Shep
A whole school two-way Science Day where students rotate between different traditional technology and STEM activities throughout the day. Activities will involve community stakeholders including Marthakal Gumurr Rangers; Miwatj Health Clinic; and Yalu Aboriginal Corporation to provide culturally responsive two-way science experiences for our students. As traditional dyes are being prepared in one area of…
An Eggcellent Container
The year is 3021. Food shortages are rampant in the city. Students will role play as product design engineers who have been tasked with designing a food transport system that is able to transport food safely from one country to another. They will need to consider: temperature control ease of transport availability of materials protection…