Immerse yourself in a world where science meets art, curiosity knows no bounds and discovery awaits at every turn. This National Science Week, bring science to life with SciFest 2024. We are throwing open laboratory doors and transporting science into the everyday. Head back to science class with interactive activities, games, live stage shows…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Innovate and Create: A Week of 3D Printing Exploration for Young People
Innovate and Create: A Week of 3D Printing Fun for Young People! Get ready to dive into the exciting world of 3D printing with Innovate and Create this National Science Week! From 11 to 16 August, we’re hosting a series of awesome workshops and hands-on sessions that will introduce young people to the magic of…
Weaving in Sequences Workshop
Discover the interwoven history of textiles and computer science. This event is part of the Whitehorse Manningham Library’s weeklong program of From Craft to Code events. Weaving in Sequences is a hands-on introduction to textile creation, echoing the intricate designs of computerised Jacquard looms on small cardboard looms. Using compact, user-friendly tools, explore basic weaving…
Punch Card Automation: Music Box Melodies Workshop
The melodious mix of programming and music-making! This event is part of the Whitehorse Manningham Library’s weeklong program of From Craft to Code events. This hands-on workshop combines programming and music-making. Create music with an activity inspired by the punch-card automation of the Jacquard loom. Punch out a unique melody, then play it using our…
Science and Engineering Challenge Warrnambool
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a STEM program run by the University of Newcastle. The challenge will be visiting regional Victoria’s Great South Coast on 13th August at Deakin University, Warrnambool. We are welcoming 8 schools from across our region which has been fully funded by the Rotary Club of Warrnambool and other local…
Healthy Habitats to a Healthy Future
Students will be involved in investigations and hands-on engineering solutions to issues related to habitat protection and regeneration. They will discover how the survival of a species can be greatly improved by humans understanding & protecting the habitat of the species. They will learn that human action towards rehabilitating poor habitats and allowing regeneration of…
Settlers Primary School Science Week Spectacular
Every student in our school from Kindergarten to Year 6 will participate in tabloid style hands-on science activities throughout National Science Week. Each year group participates on one day during Science Week and will be immersed in a series of tabloid style activities in small groups, where they will be challenged by a variety of…
Science Week at Willandra Primary School
This year at Willandra Primary School, we will celebrate Science Week by holding a joint STEM Assembly and STEM exhibition. The STEM exhibition will feature research projects from students across the school, focusing on this year’s Science theme Species Survival-More Than Just Sustainability. These activities will be taken from the book and supplemented through the…
Scribble Bots: Drawing Robots Workshop
Build and battle with a handcrafted scribble bot! This event is part of the Whitehorse Manningham Library’s weeklong program of From Craft to Code events. Join us to make a scribble bot using a fun mixture of craft and robotics. A scribble bot is a simple, homemade robot designed to create random or patterned drawings….
Electronic Embroidery Workshop
Sew a light-up circuit! This event is part of the Whitehorse Manningham Library’s weeklong program of From Craft to Code events. This workshop brings together two skills rarely used together: hand sewing and electronics! Use conductive thread and LEDs to make your very own light-up fabric designs. No sewing or electronics experience is required! This Inspiring…