Science and STEM

National Science Week 

National Science Week is coming up from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 August. This year’s theme is ‘Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all’. The theme celebrates curiosity, discovery and the way scientific knowledge grows when we ask questions, investigate and share what we learn.

We will be celebrating Science Week at school with special Science Week-themed lessons and Science Week activities at lunchtime. 

Families may also like to take advantage of some of the Science Week activities happening locally:

Bug City - Building Biodiversity Together

📍 Central Ringwood Community Centre

📅 Sunday 16 August, 10.30am–12.00pm A free, fun, hands-on community event where participants will work together to build a giant insect hotel for the Bedford Park Community Garden. Followed by a free BBQ.Click here for more information

Science Fair – National Science Week

📍 Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

📅 Tuesday 18 August, 4:00–5:30pmA free, hands-on science event featuring robots, electricity, microscopes and lots of exciting demonstrations. Particularly suitable for primary-aged children.Find out more and register at City of Boroondara

Science Week Storytime – Balwyn Library

📍 Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn

📅 Monday 17 August, 11:00am–12:00pmA special Science Week-themed Storytime for younger children.Find out more and register at City of Boroondara

Families can also browse the National Science Week event finder for other activities happening across Melbourne and Victoria during the week by clicking on the link below.

Explore more National Science Week events

Let the Science Week celebrations begin!

STEM SUPPLIES

Thank you to the families who have sent in supplies for STEM. Your support is greatly appreciated!

We have been fortunate to receive lots of bottle tops, which is fantastic. However, we are still in need of shoe box lids or shoe boxes for some STEM projects. If you have any to spare, we would love to put them to good use!