In August, Archdiocesan schools celebrated National Science Week by participating in a number of activities designed to foster an interest in scientific pursuits and a fascination for the world and its surrounds.

Mother Teresa Primary School, Harrison was one of the many schools that got into the spirit of National Science Week. Dr Tory Clarke from the ANU College of Science visited Year 2 and 3 students to discuss the importance of plants and food sustainability. The students completed experiments to determine what plants needed to grow and flourish.

At Trinity Catholic Primary School, Murrumburrah, students designed and launched straw rockets. They were encouraged to consider the weight of the rocket and pressure needed to determine its flight path.

Students at St Michael’s Primary School, Kaleen participated in an interactive science show performed by the JollyBops. The show included a number of engaging experiments from exploding balloons to shattering tennis balls.

Year 10 students at St Clare’s College, Griffith played host to students from St Benedict’s Primary School, Narrabundah for an enriching science extravaganza. Students participated in hands-on activities including the classification of arthropods, testing magnetic forces, separating coloured chemicals in black markers and creating an acid-base reaction with sherbert.

St Joseph’s Primary School, Bombala students simulated an investigation into a mysterious incident in the playground acting as experts from NASA, the Australian Space Agency, the CSIRO and local police. Students determined the nature of the incident to see if it was caused by space junk.

At St Francis Xavier College, Florey, Year 11 students enjoyed ice cream made with liquid nitrogen.