National Science Week is celebrated annually in Australia to highlight the vital role science plays in our everyday lives. Promoting the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. This weeklong event aims to inspire and encourage communities to engage with scientific concepts. By showcasing the wonders of science, it helps cultivate critical thinking skills and promotes innovation among the younger generation.
Supported by The Royal Society Victoria and Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, Yarraville Community Centre hosted a dynamic two-hour workshop during Science Week for children aged 6-12. Engaging in hands on experiments exploring fundamental concepts like gravity and electricity. Featuring activities including creating colourful lava lamps that demonstrated the interaction of different liquids and reactions to various properties. The children also learnt about how gravity and aerodynamics effect everyday objects, with crafting paper helicopters and putting them in motion. Along with the fascinating world of electricity making simple circuits to light up bulbs. Through these engaging activities, children discovered the scientific principles behind the phenomena they encounter in their daily lives.
In addition to Science Week activities, YCC also offers school holiday programs that offer continued learning. These fun and engaging programs cover activities such as terrarium making, cooking classes and a variety of art mediums. Yarraville Community Centre plays an important role in nurturing young minds and igniting a passion for learning and exploration. To see what is on for the September school holiday program, head to www.ycc.net.au and sign up for their regular newsletters.
