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The Science Centre

With ever-changing interactive experiences, workshops, live shows, puppets and Australia’s largest Planetarium – no two Scitech visits are ever the same.

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In Your Community

Bring Scitech to your local library, shopping centre or playgroup. Find out what’s on in Perth, and explore citizen science projects everywhere.

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At Home

Science doesn’t stop when you leave Scitech – it’s all around us in our everyday lives. Get hands-on and experiment at home.

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14–15 August 2021 - 10am–4pm

The Great National Science Week Scavenger Hunt

Science is all around you – it’s up to you to find it!

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Scitech presents

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A team of three primary school students showing off their Challenge Day brainstorm activity

Multiple dates
13–26 October 2021 - 8.45am – 2.30pm

Scitech Challenge Days: Primary Years 5 and 6

A collaborative problem-solving challenge for Year 5 and 6 students.

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Year 5 & 6 students

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13 November 2021

Astrofest

Join us for an astronomically awesome event! Learn about the night sky, explore our Universe, and take a look through some of …

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Terms 3

A group of teenagers engaging in a science activity at a science fair.

14 August - 22 August - Various session times

National Science Week

Ready, set: science. National Science Week is Australia’s biggest celebration of science and technology.

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Food and drink available
All ages

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Terms 3

Group of students holding RoboCup prototypes

30–31 July 2021 - 8am–3pm (Friday), 8.30am–3pm (Saturday)

Robocup Junior WA

Ever wondered what an epic triathlon of robot challenges might look like? Well, look no further than Robocup Junior WA.

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Primary & Secondary
All ages (spectators)

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A group of young kids smiling and laughing at a presentation.

Friday 3 July - Sunday 18 July - 9.30am - 4.00pm

School Holidays in Perth

Escape to wonder these school holidays with a fun, family day out at Scitech! Enjoy live science shows and interactive …

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Tuesday 11 May - Thursday 13 May 2021 - 9am - 2.30pm

STEM Festival Geraldton

Our regional careers expo in Geraldton, inspiring secondary students for a future in STEM.

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Free Event

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Champions of Maths TeachMeet – Perth

Want to develop your Maths teaching? Be inspired to implement powerful practices for engagement and learning in primary …

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The Sky Tonight

A monthly update of all things cosmic, and what you’ll discover looking up at the Western Australian night sky.

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Makybe Rise Year 4 Primary School students solving maths problems as a group

Posted Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Growing Confidence and Competence in Maths

Year 4 Teacher and curriculum coach Katrina Westwood shares her experience with the Alcoa Champions of Maths program.

Educators

Scitech Professional Learning consultant Shyam Drury solving a maths problem with students using a whiteboard

Posted Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Welcome back to the blog!

Shyam Drury looks back on the Alcoa Champions of Maths program journey, now in its third and final year.

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Children from the WA Foundation for Deaf Children show off their simple machine

Posted Thursday, 29 April 2021

STEM Workshops for the WA Foundation for Deaf Children

Adapting programs for diverse groups strengthens accessibility to STEM for all West Australians.

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Upcoming Events

The Great National Science Week Scavenger Hunt

Free to join

For everyone

Scitech presents

Scitech Challenge Days: Primary Years 5 and 6

Accessible

Year 5 & 6 students

Astrofest

Accessible

Parking

All Ages

National Science Week

Accessibility

Food and drink available

All ages

Robocup Junior WA

Accessible

Primary & Secondary

All ages (spectators)

School Holidays in Perth

All ages

$5 all day parking

STEM Festival Geraldton

Accessible

Free Event

Champions of Maths TeachMeet – Perth

Free Event

The Sky Tonight

Particle

How to build your own space business

Will AI leave human astronomers in the stardust?

Native rodent research gets lit

How you can make a difference with conservation

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News & Stories

Growing Confidence and Competence in Maths

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STEM Workshops for the WA Foundation for Deaf Children

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