Celebrating National Science Week

Domremy College recently celebrated National Science Week. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is used to solve the world’s biggest challenges. That is why jumping in, asking big questions, and taking an active part in finding solutions is so vital.

This year’s theme, “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All,” is all about sparking curiosity, growing big ideas, and making science accessible to everyone. From hands-on experiments to exciting discoveries, there was something for every future scientist to explore.

Every activity in this year’s program was chosen with purpose, and seeing our students engage so enthusiastically was nothing short of inspiring.

Here is a look back at the week that was:

Future You Film Festival: We began the week watching short clips highlighting women in real-world STEM careers, showing students that whatever you can imagine, you can become.
ANU STEM & Engineering Challenge: Students discovered that engineering is built on resilience—testing, failing, redesigning, and ultimately making things work.
Seeds of Science Incursion: We explored how Australian scientists test bold ideas to create inventions that improve daily life and protect our planet.
Homeroom Paper Airplane Challenge: Experimenting with lift, drag, and flight paths using a single sheet of paper proved that scientific principles are at play all around us.

The absolute high point of the week was hearing from our guest speaker, Dr. Renee Goreham from the University of Newcastle. Dr. Renee is an extraordinary scientist working on a technology to detect cancer in its early stages through a breathalyser device. Her work is a powerful reminder that a career in STEM provides the power to change human lives.

National Science Week may be over, but the mindset doesn’t end here. Students have been encouraged to keep asking why, keep testing ideas, and keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible!

Lisa Ganderton, Leader of Inquiry and Enterprise