To celebrate National Science Week we will be running activities each day at lunchtime (except Thursday). At Senior Campus all of the activities will be in 3D and at Middle Years they will be in different rooms. The schools theme this year is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme aims to highlight…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Raising Rarity
Raising Rarity is an engaging program developed by the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria that collaborates with schools from Primary and Secondary levels in Victoria to protect rare and threatened plant species. We have combined our expertise in seed ecology, conservation horticulture, education and learning and created a hands on program that engages students, staff and…
MYC Science Week Activities
To celebrate we will be running activities each day at lunchtime (Except for Thursday). At Senior Campus all of the activities will be in 3D and at Middle Years they will be in different rooms. The schools theme this year is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme aims to highlight the importance…
Broad Headed Snake Habitat Renewal
A local endangered species in Bomaderry is the Broad Headed Snake. This snake has lost its homes thanks to the bush rock industry. The nocturnal snake can only survive where there are rocks on top of rocks in sunny spots near cliff edges. Shoalhaven Landcare need to make 300 new homes out of fibre reinforced…
Busy Bees
National Science Week activities will introduce preschool children to the world of Australian pollinators in our gardens. With the focus on the role of bees in the garden, children and educators will investigate and observe bees, crawling and flying insects, spiders, and birds in the gardens. Educators will use learning resources to engage children in…
Be a Biosecurity Champion
Discover how you can become a Biosecurity Champion today (and every day). Join us here to learn about the importance of biosecurity and test your knowledge with our Kahoot! quiz. Australia is free from many of the world’s most damaging pests and diseases. These are harmful to our natural environment, including our native plants and animals….
Indigenous Inventions
Get ready for an exciting National Science Week where we’re exploring how Indigenous peoples have used their incredible knowledge and inventions to help animals survive and thrive for thousands of years. This year, our theme is “Indigenous Inventions: Surviving and Thriving, Past, Present, and Future.” It’s going to be a journey through time where you’ll…
Science Expo
At St Paul of the Cross, Dulwich Hill, our inaugural Science Expo brought the entire school community together, showcasing the creativity and innovation of our students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Each student was challenged with a real-world problem: addressing habitat loss in our local area. Over the past few weeks, they engaged in a…
Flinders Inspiring Women in Science and Health (I-WiSH) Conference
To celebrate National Science Week, Matthew Flinders Anglican College is hosting its fourth Inspiring Women in Science and Health (I-WiSH) conference for girls from Years 10-12 with a passion for sciences. This year, the Flinders I-WiSH connects 10 world-class Australian researchers with 60 Flinders students and 34 students visiting from Pymble Ladies College in Sydney and St Catherine’s…
Antarctic Wildlife – Skating on thin ice
Antarctic sea ice is changing, impacting the animals that depend on it. Join our panel of experts to discuss the recent changes and discover how they affect Antarctic wildlife. Each year the Island of Ideas partner with the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society for a special National Science Week edition of the program that explores…