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Read about the latest Scitech news, including impact stories from our community that drive deeper STEM engagement and discovery.

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Posted Thursday, 4 December 2025

Opinion: Australia might have an AI plan, but critical thinking isn’t automatable

Scitech’s CEO John Chappell wrote a piece for WAtoday reflecting on the government's new AI Plan, a recent experience he had …

Community

Posted Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Banksia Park students achieve two years of maths learning in one

Banksia Park Primary School students have achieved an incredible two years of additional learning in maths, thanks to …

Community

Posted Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Opinion: If we want to value science, we need to celebrate its wins

If we’re not talking about science, how do we expect to attract the investment that leads to breakthroughs, new industries …

Community

Posted Friday, 21 November 2025

Hands-on science and career inspiration at free family STEM Festival

Scitech is bringing an explosion of curiosity and innovation to Albany this December, with an exciting STEM Festival.

Community

Posted Thursday, 6 November 2025

WA students put their STEM skills to the test at Scitech Challenge Days

Students from primary schools across WA put their STEM skills to the test as part of Scitech’s annual Challenge Days.

Community

Posted Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Teachers transform tech anxiety into classroom confidence

Perth and Peel primary school teachers and their students have been building digital technology skills.

Community

Posted Friday, 24 October 2025

Karratha classrooms buzz with coding, games and STEM skills

Karratha primary school students are taking big steps into the world of digital technologies.

Powerful Problem-Solving Blog (PPS)

Posted Thursday, 9 October 2025

Boosting teacher & student confidence with Lighthouse Maths

Lighthouse Maths coach reflection: Graham Rees

Community

Posted Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Scitech launches Recycling Truck exhibit to support waste education

A new interactive recycling truck exhibit is giving visitors a fun, hands-on way to learn how to sort waste correctly.

Powerful Problem-Solving Blog (PPS)

Posted Thursday, 25 September 2025

Building student engagement, confidence and resilience in maths

Lighthouse Maths coach reflection: Aoife Cooksley

Community

Posted Monday, 22 September 2025

Scitech unveils biggest gallery transformation in history

Scitech has undergone a major transformation, unveiling 17 new exhibits just in time for the October school holidays.

Powerful Problem-Solving Blog (PPS)

Posted Thursday, 11 September 2025

The power of problem solving and collaboration in mathematics

Lighthouse Maths coach reflection: Anthea Borg

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Opinion: Australia might have an AI plan, but critical thinking isn’t automatable

Banksia Park students achieve two years of maths learning in one

Opinion: If we want to value science, we need to celebrate its wins

Hands-on science and career inspiration at free family STEM Festival

WA students put their STEM skills to the test at Scitech Challenge Days

Teachers transform tech anxiety into classroom confidence

Karratha classrooms buzz with coding, games and STEM skills

Boosting teacher & student confidence with Lighthouse Maths

Scitech launches Recycling Truck exhibit to support waste education

Building student engagement, confidence and resilience in maths

Scitech unveils biggest gallery transformation in history

The power of problem solving and collaboration in mathematics

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Opinion: Australia might have an AI plan, but critical thinking isn’t automatable

Banksia Park students achieve two years of maths learning in one

Opinion: If we want to value science, we need to celebrate its wins

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Hands-on science and career inspiration at free family STEM Festival

WA students put their STEM skills to the test at Scitech Challenge Days

Teachers transform tech anxiety into classroom confidence

Karratha classrooms buzz with coding, games and STEM skills

Boosting teacher & student confidence with Lighthouse Maths

Scitech launches Recycling Truck exhibit to support waste education

Building student engagement, confidence and resilience in maths

Scitech unveils biggest gallery transformation in history

The power of problem solving and collaboration in mathematics

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