Junior School Celebrates Science Week
Curiosity, creativity and STEM innovation
National Science Week was an incredible celebration of curiosity, creativity and STEM innovation across our Junior Schools.
Malvern Campus
Our House STEM Challenge saw students think like real engineers – identifying problems, generating ideas, applying STEM knowledge, designing, building and testing solutions. Mixed House teams tackled challenges ranging from Gardening Hats (wearable tools to support gardeners), Moon Rovers (specialised vehicles for lunar missions) and Transforming Shelters (adaptable structures to support people without permanent housing).
We were thrilled to welcome guest judges Prina Bhugwan (RMIT), Jason Moore (Modern Teaching Aids) and Aaron Steel (Caulfield Campus), who engaged deeply with students’ designs and engineering thinking.
Across classrooms, students explored everything from seed dispersal pods and eye‑tracking technology to rescue bug robots, diving into investigations that sparked imagination and hands‑on discovery.
Wheelers Hill Junior
Throughout the week, students enthusiastically engaged in hands‑on science experiences, from lunchtime experiments to Mystery Box Science lessons. They designed and tested parachutes, boats and balloon‑powered cars, grew mineral crystals, and created seed paper using recycled materials collected from around the school.
We were also delighted to conclude National Science Week by welcoming Dr Sara Webb, National Science Week Ambassador and Astrophysicist, to Wheelers Hill Junior.
Dr Webb captivated students with a fascinating presentation about space and shared her inspiring journey as a scientist — encouraging curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of discovery.
National Science Week offered a wonderful opportunity for students to explore, question, create and celebrate the excitement of the seeds of science.
