Rhodes Science Fair 2025

The Rhodes Science Fair is a free community event for families with primary-aged children.

This year we are embracing the 2025 National Science Week theme “Decoding the Universe”, to deliver an interactive celebration of Science, designed to engage children and adults to discover together through play, exploration, and participation in fascinating real-world experiments.

Families will explore patterns in nature, uncover hidden systems in technology, and learn how traditional First Nations knowledge and storytelling reveal deeper understandings of our world. With four engaging Auslan interpreted stage presentations and over many interactive Science and Math activities, the Rhodes Science Fair offers something to inspire every inquisitive mind and spark scientific curiosity of all ages.

PRESENTATIONS (Auslan-interpreted)

Session 1: 10am—12pm

• Citizen Science in Canada Bay: Ju’eta, Pretisha & Bronwyn — Become a backyard scientist for local biodiversity.

• Stories That Decode Nature: Children’s Discovery — Interactive Science tales that reveal nature’s hidden codes.

Session 2: 12pm—2pm

• Space Show: Fizzics Education — Dazzling demos of the sun, light and space.

• Yarn on Science: Koori Kinnections — First Nations wisdom bridging culture and science.

ACTIVITY TABLES (Drop-in Anytime)

• Digital Microscopy – Zoom in on hidden wonders of nature.

• Curiosity Lab – Quick-fire experiments you can try at home.

• Our First Scientists – First Nation knowledge and bush science.

• Inside Robots – Robots, dragons and circuitry with Tech Shed.

• Eyes on the Universe – Telescopes and astrophotography tips.

• Quilling the Universe – Cosmic paper-craft keepsake.

• Maths Puzzles – Brain-teasing games for all ages.

• Citizen Science Kits & Book Display – Borrow a kit, start a project, keep exploring at home.

TICKET INFORMATION

Please select either Session 1 (10am-12pm) or Session 2 (12pm-2pm) so everyone gets a chance to enjoy the event. All attendees aged 3+ must have a ticket, including adults. A ticketed adult must accompany children 13 and under. Ticket-holders will be admitted first as priority entry. Any remaining spots will be offered to walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis based on the event's capacity. Please secure your ticket and arrive on time so the session doesn't fill up as latecomers may forfeit their spot to walk-ins.

Photography and filming will take place at the Science Fair for promotional and archival purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform event staff upon arrival to receive a sticker indicating your preference. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in event media.