Eureka Talks Series: Science in the Age of Fake News

In the third Eureka Talk, join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges of science communication in the age of fake news. Hosted by Australian Museum Eureka Prize founder, Robyn Williams AO, this panel discussion will explore how science and fiction can be separated and whether science is being weaponised. Our panellists include Eureka…

Talk: John Tebbutt’s Telescope – its remarkable heritage and legacy

Fred Watson, Australia’s Astronomer-at-Large, will present a fascinating talk on John Tebbutt’s historic telescope, the company that made it, and his connection with both. On 20 May 1886, the Astronomer of Windsor John Tebbutt, took delivery of his largest telescope, which is still in place at his observatory today. Bought second-hand, it is a fine…

Bininj Business Mob – Innovations on Country

Students of Nawarddeken Academy and the communities of Mamadawerre, Manmoyi and Kabulwarnamyo are looking forward to doing a deep dive to learn more about STEM careers on Country. Set within the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area, students and community members are invited to join in the learning and build their skills and share their existing knowledge in innovations that supports…

Bininj Business Mob – Innovations on Country

Students of Nawarddeken Academy and the communities of Mamadawerre, Manmoyi and Kabulwarnamyo are looking forward to doing a deep dive to learn more about STEM careers on Country. Set within the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area, students and community members are invited to join in the learning and build their skills and share their existing knowledge in innovations that supports…

Bininj Business Mob – Innovations on Country

Students of Nawarddeken Academy and the communities of Mamadawerre, Manmoyi and Kabulwarnamyo are looking forward to doing a deep dive to learn more about STEM careers on Country. Set within the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area, students and community members are invited to join in the learning and build their skills and share their existing knowledge in innovations that supports…

Durack School Power-Up Science Fair

Our whole-school Pre School – Year 6 Power-Up Science Fair will be held over 2 days. Teachers & students will rotate through engaging, experimentational, informational and hands-on stations exploring various science areas. Stations will include: animal husbandry agriculture in our school farm produce sweetness testing & tasting solar energy solar powered devices rubber band energy…

Re-Cyc-Ology Project @ Clarkson Library

Creating habitat to help wildlife find refuge in your own backyard is an incredibly rewarding way to engage with nature. This can take several forms, including planting a native garden, installing a water-bath, digging inn a frog bog or even building a nest-box an artificial tree-hollow for mammals and birds needing a home. Simon Cherriman…

Re-Cyc-Ology Project @ Wanneroo Library

Creating habitat to help wildlife find refuge in your own backyard is an incredibly rewarding way to engage with nature. This can take several forms, including planting a native garden, installing a water-bath, digging inn a frog bog or even building a nest-box an artificial tree-hollow for mammals and birds needing a home. Simon Cherriman…

PHHS Science Week

Our goal is to increase student engagement and interest in science, which emphasises on having a week full of  fun. All staff, students, and subject areas will be involved to increase student awareness on the role of science, in our everyday lives. Canteen specials will be renamed to scientific names; there will be competitions, prizes,…