Get ready to unlock the secrets of the universe! Have you ever wondered how detectives solve crimes, how engineers build amazing things, or what happens when things get super-duper cold? At Coburg North Primary School’s Science Week Festival, you’ll get to find out — and experience it all for yourself! This year’s theme is “Decoding…
Topic: Environment and Nature
The STEM Circle – Cultivating Science, Nature and Collaboration
This National Science Week, our school is digging deep into STEM learning by creating an Indigenous garden and planter boxes around our new yarning circle. Students will explore the science of native plants, investigating how they support biodiversity and attract native pollinators. Through hands-on research and planting, they’ll combine curiosity with care for Country, helping…
Mirniyan Primary School Science Week 2025
Come and help us decode the universe! Join us at Mirniyan Primary School for a week full of fun, messy and mind-blowing science during National Science Week (9–17 August). We’ll be exploring space, nature, and excellent science through exciting lunchtime activities and a special family event! Each day at lunch, students can join in hands-on…
The Planets – Concert and Stargazing 2025
Listen to the amazing Sydney Youth Orchestra’s Symphonic Wind Orchestra performing Gustav Holst’s The Planets and more starry music before you embark on an evening of star and planet gazing. Dr Luke Barnes from Western Sydney University will provide you with an introduction in the stargazing. The Sydney City Skywatchers will provide guidance with their amazing telescopes, all…
Astronomy in the Parklands – Science Week 2025
Pack your picnic, torch and astronomical excitement for an evening under the stars in Western Sydney Parklands. Under the quiet and stillness of the evening sky, you will have an opportunity to: View the night sky through a telescope Watch the layers of the evening sky develop on an iPad Explore projections taken from a…
SciFest 2025 Virtual Excursion Festival
SciFest is the biggest virtual excursion festival promoting science and technology in Australia! SciFest 2025 links up with National Science Week and is on between 11 and 15 August. SciFest virtual events will be for a range of audiences. The virtual events target a range of audiences through a series of engaging formats including; Science Storytime,…
SciFest 2025: Science Shows
SciFest 2025: Science Shows are on at 2pm, Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August for National Science Week. These virtual excursions are a fun and engaging way to celebrate National Science Week. They are designed for school age children, but everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Monday 11 August:…
SciFest 2025: Lunchtime Trivia
At 1pm each day the SciFest Lunchtime Trivia returns. Each day will have a different theme, so you can join in one day or all week. During the 30-minute sessions you can test your knowledge between classes, colleagues or family member, everyone is welcome. Monday 11 August: Join the Australian National Maritime Museum for an underwater…
SciFest 2025: Science Storytime
At 11am each day we will present Science Storytime. Authors will join us to read their books and answer questions. This 30 minute live virtual excursion is suitable for libraries, schools, home school groups and individual families. Monday 11 August: Dr Vanessa Pirotta Ocean’s in the Night Dr Vanessa Pirotta merges cutting-edge technology with conservation…
Science Spectacle and Ag Adventures at Katherine Research Station
Buzzing bees, practical plants, pesky pests, mooing cattle, and the cotton industry… students can dive into all this and more at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Katherine Research Station’s Science Week event. Get ready for a day of hands-on, mind-blowing plant and animal science activities while exploring our lively research farm in action!