Primary Science Week 2026: Growing Curiosity and Discovery

Our Year 6 students have been stepping into the role of young scientists during their visits to the Science Laboratory. Students have been learning about the different parts of a microscope, how to focus and use it correctly, and how to examine prepared slides in detail. These hands-on sessions have given students an exciting opportunity to investigate a world that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Students also learnt about the importance of seed banks and how they help conserve plant species for the future. They investigated the conditions plants need to grow and conducted an experiment testing the effect of water on plant growth. Students will continue monitoring their seedlings and, Insha'Allah, the successfully sprouted plants will eventually be planted around the school.

Hifz students created their own sprout houses, designing small houses and covering the roofs with seeds. As the seeds germinate and grow, students can observe first-hand how water, light and suitable conditions support plant growth.

These activities also provided a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the Names and attributes of Allah SWT, recognising Allah SWT as the Creator, Sustainer and Provider of all living things. Watching a tiny seed begin to grow encouraged students to reflect on the beauty, complexity and signs of Allah SWT’s creation around us.

Our Year 5 students explored how heat can release substances into the air using Vicks VapoShower tablets as a simple model. Working in small groups, students placed pieces of the tablet into warm water and observed how the steam carried the scents of eucalyptus, camphor and menthol. The investigation also provided an opportunity to connect their learning with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ knowledge of plants and their properties for health and wellbeing.

From peering through microscopes to watching tiny seeds begin to sprout, Science Week gave students the chance to experience science in action. Most importantly, it encouraged them to keep asking questions, making discoveries and looking more closely at the incredible world around them with curiosity that we hope continues well beyond Science Week.

These National Science Week activities were proudly supported by the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).