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Rocket Challenge

Last week we celebrated International Girls and Women in Science by making straw rockets to celebrate our 2026 Australian of the Year - Katherine Bennell‑Pegg . 

Katherine Bennell‑Pegg is Australia’s first female astronaut, the first person to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag AND the 2026 Australian of the Year! Her journey began as a star‑struck kid lying in the grass and gazing at the night sky, a curiosity that grew into a lifelong passion for space and STEM. She inspires young Australians to dream boldly, explore fearlessly, and embrace hands‑on science. Thanks to everyone who came and became involved. 

Emma Jensen, Jess Widdicombe & Lisa Ryan

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