Science Week

Science Week 2024

We kicked off Science Week for 2024 with a focus on science experiences and fun with experiments we had!

Lets call it SJV SCIENCE EXPO!!!

. Mentos in coke and a bicarb rockets

. Volcanoes - made with vinegar and soda

. Bubble snakes

."Spheros" obstacle course

. Circuits using lemons

. Straw meets potato causing air pressure test

. Made lava lamps

and many more.

The ELC Stingray class joined us for an afternoon of exploration and discovery.

There's something about our wonderful school - the older students working and helping the younger students is always such a beautiful sight to see. As the ELC staff commented so eloquently "You have such a beautiful community".

All SJV and ELC children took home Show Bags

to continue the fun at home…

From all accounts, last night's dinner was a little late getting to the table, as the children were keen to keep working through their showbags to do all their experiments!!

A very special thank you to Mrs Spackman who spent many hours deciding on experiments and putting them altogether, the teachers who assisted on the day, the Yr 6 leaders and the SRC for all your preparations. Congratulations on a fantastic day.

A special mention and thank you to The Australian Science Teachers Association for awarding SJV with a National Science Week School Grant of $500 that supported our National Science Week activities and enabled the showbags to be sent home for all children to keep experimenting.

Did you know…

Participating in National Science Week gives children an appreciation and understanding of science!

Science can help to shape the thoughts and opinions of children!

Science encourages children to problem solve and take risks!

Science experiences promote curiosity and an eagerness to learn!

Science promotes creativity, cooperation and turn-taking skills

National Science Week ACT

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