HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, is a one-woman live show celebrating the scientific genius of Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood film star of the 1930s through 1950s, who spent her spare time in inventing new technology. Writer, producter, and actor Heather Massie marries her loves of art and science to unearth the truth behind…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Bee Incursion
Come and visit beekeeper Tom. He will visit the classroom for a unique experience as students step into the fascinating world of bees, discovering in a fun way why bees are important to our environment and the food we eat. He will discuss; Native Bees Lifecycle of a honeybee How bees create their delicious honey Pollination…
Science and Storytelling, Technology and Tradition
Discover the Ancient Science of the Land: A One-Day Journey Through Indigenous STEM Step into the world of traditional Indigenous science and technology for a unique, one-day experience at the Wildbark learning centre during National Science Week. Join us at Mulligans Flat, where the critically endangered box gum grassy woodlands set the perfect backdrop for…
3D Design Workshop
Join our 3D Design and Printing Adventure! Learn basics of designing 3D models. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and make your own unique creations to take home. Whether you’re a tech whiz or just curious, this workshop is the perfect place to explore, create, and have a blast. Don’t miss out on this amazing…
Accoustics and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Milkwood Students are working with Indigenous Traditional Owner Les Huddleston to study optics and acoustics through Indigenous Knowledge Systems. This project involves students studying and building traditional instruments didgeridoos and clapsticks, to understand the science of acoustics in these ceremonial instruments. Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in areas of Optics and Accoustics, students will take…
Day of AI Australia Dolphin Tank
As part of National Science Week, join Day of AI Australia for their inaugural Dolphin Tank! As part of Day of AI Australia’s program in Term 2, primary and high students from across Australia submitted their ideas for how AI could be used to help tackle climate change and sustainability. Six teams from across Australia were invited…
Young Engineers
“Young Engineers” brings together inquisitive minds and a collection of materials to design and construct two machines – a solar powered car (called ‘Zippy’) and a walking and drawing robot called ‘Scrawl Walk’. Each session will be run across our four libraries at Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford and The Trentham Mechanics and is aimed primarily for…
S is for Species Survival
Students will participate in a range of hands-on learning activities that challenge them to think about different plant and animal species and how they can care for them, in ways that are meaningful to them. Some of the activities students will engage in during the week include: Discover the Caterpillars Seed Sorcery Ecosystem in a…
Wallaroo Primary School Species Survival Escape Room
Can you crack our crazy, creative clues and puzzles to find the final solution and win a prize before the hour is up? Try and make your way through the 15 questions that are hands-on, brain-bending and fun, hidden somewhere in the 5 classrooms of Wallaroo Primary School. Families are encouraged to work together as…
A STEM Adventure for Young Minds
At this special event, you will have the unique opportunity to hear from real-life superheroes – the passionate and talented employees of our pharmaceutical company. They work in a wide range of roles, including engineers and scientists to medical teams, and they are excited to share their incredible stories and experiences with you. Our team…