Meet the Scientist Expo

Every year our school, Katherine South Primary School, holds a ‘Meet the Scientist” Science Expo. We highlight and explore a wide range of aspects of science, including technology, health, fossils, chemistry and biology.  There is input and support from the wider Katherine community, as we have the local library, St John’s ambulance, Indigineous health services,…

Festival of Bright Ideas

Showcasing the brightest innovation, research and technology happening in Tasmania. The Festival of Bright Ideas is sizzling with exciting science to blow your curious and creative mind. As Tasmania’s premier National Science Week event, come along and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of science through hands-on activities. Explore sustainability initiatives for a better world,…

Festival of Bright Ideas – Schools’ Day

Do you have students with curious and creative minds that want to find out more about science and the world around them? Then the Festival of Bright Ideas Schools’ Day on Friday 18 August is the place to be to get their questions answered. With over 30 exhibitors your students will be able to immerse…

Dr Karl: Future Careers in Science

Dr Karl’s fun, inspirational talk will cover five main areas in future careers in science, how this will affect students and become important in their future working lives: Computer and information technology and how computers will be as smart as we are. Genetic engineering and how today’s students will ‘live forever’. Engineering. How we will…

Dr Karl: Great Moments in Science

Kick off National Science Week with Australia’s living legend of science communication, and teller all things true and trivial. Join us for this very special Island of Ideas presentation with the one and only Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. Get a fresh dose of mind-bending facts and an update on the state of the planet. If you’ve…

Rabbit Challenge

Our school gardeners are not happy about all the rabbits getting into the garden patch. They are eating all the veges which is a big problem for the school kitchen and canteen. Can we use your technology and coding skills to help keep the rabbits away? Students are tasked with thinking about how we can…

CHAT API – Real people answering real questions on the power industry

Curious about the power industry or wondering what possible career options there are for you? Join us at our CHAT API event and ask those questions you have about the power industry. We have real people who work or study in the industry who will answer them all. It’s more than just electrical engineers these…

3D Printing Sustainable Designs for the Future Industry

This project is an innovative initiative that engages high school students in STEM education while promoting sustainability and renewable energy. The project begins with an exploration of sustainable energy practices and their impact on everyday life. Students delve into innovations in energy sustainability and analyse the benefits of renewable energy sources. They examine how sustainable…

Biggera Waters State School Science Fair Competition

The Biggera Waters State School Science Fair competition is open to all students from Prep to Year 6. Students are invited to submit their entry into the competition. All entries need to be accompanied by a Scientific Journal. Divisions and categories are the same as the Gold Coast Griffith University Science competition.  Winning entries will…

Coombabah State School Science Fair Competition

The CSS Science Fair competition is open to all students from Prep to Year 6. Students are invited to submit their entry into the competition. All entries need to be accompanied by a scientific journal. Divisions and categories are the same as the Gold Coast Griffith University Science Competition. Winning entries will be invited to…