What floats your boat? That’s the pivotal question in our boat building challenge. Schools will face off in a challenge to build the best vessel using only use recycled and ‘found materials’ from the local environment. Family and community members are encouraged to attend, help out or even challenge the students with their own boat building…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Gladstone Art Science Innovation Fest
The Gladstone Art Science Innovation Festival aims to bring the broad community together under the STEAM banner, to celebrate a community undergoing an energy transition. Regional Australians are some of our greatest innovators, and this 2-day event will bring together the science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics communities from research, education and industry. The program…
Buzz into Science
Buzz into science and a sweet day of discovery. Bees are not just cute and fuzzy – they’re super important to life on Earth! At this event, you’ll become a bee expert and have loads of fun with your friends and family. You’ll go home with sweet memories… and maybe even a pot of honey!…
Jurassic Wonders
Step into a world of roaring adventure! Get ready for Jurassic Wonders – the ultimate hands-on science spectacular for curious kids aged 3–11 and their families. Packed with excitement and discovery, this one-of-a-kind event is where dinosaurs roam, stars shine, and ancient cultures come to life. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be swept into…
Jingili Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza
The Jingili Primary School Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza returns! July 31 is all about discovery at the Science Expo. Think like a scientist with awesome hands-on experiments. Ask smart questions, guess what happens with predictions and test your ideas. Learn how science helps us understand the world around us from visiting scientists and…
Explore the Unknown – Science Week STEM Experience for First Nations Students
Explore the unknown… As part of National Science Week 2025, SPARQ-ed and The University of Queensland are proud to present a unique 2-day hands-on experience designed specifically for First Nations high school students. This immersive event aims to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open pathways to STEM futures by connecting students with the world of…
Science Munch – Brain Break Cuppa Quiz
Read this first! Beware science and baked goods imminent. Come, enjoy warm collegial company with your hot beverage. Inject some zest for science into the departmental office’s day.
Coding for Kids
Follow one of our Scratch coding tutorials to decode the Universe! Use our My Constellation project to create your own constellation and story to go with it. Great for anyone new to Scratch coding. In our Turtle Tracker project, use real-life data that tracks the movements of 5 turtles. Use this data to create their…
Innovative STEAM Renewable Energy Design Challenge
National Science Week is an exciting opportunity for Dripstone to showcase the innovative and progressive ideas of our students in the field of STEAM. As a part of the week-long celebration, we are organising a science fair that will involve the entire school community, including council members, ministers, and primary schools. Innovation: Powering Future Industries….
Nature’s Blueprint
Create a sustainable future through regenerative design, Indigenous ecological knowledge and the circular economy, transforming waste into materials. Through different workshops, tours and demonstrations, learn about innovative food systems and practice traditional land management techniques to manage sustainability and food security. Activities include natural dyeing, biophilic design, vertical farming and waste-to-soil systems, fostering hands-on skills…