Science Week 2025 Highlights

On August 11 to 15, Clonard College celebrated National Science Week with a range of different activities. Some highlights included a visit from the Grade 3 and 4 students from Holy Spirit who participated in some science week activities.

Year 10 students had a GEMs in STEM presentation where they heard from a range of guest speakers working as Engineers in the region. Key messages such as “love what you do”, “have fun”, “the water industry is a vocation”, and “the climate crisis needs your help” resonated deeply with the students, leaving them inspired and informed.

The winner of the photo competition was Meredyth W with her photo Mushrooms.

Mushroom:

Mushrooms are important for ecosystems as they are key decomposers. They break down organic matter like dead plants and dead animals and then recycle nutrients back into the soil. Without mushrooms, many ecosystems would collapse due to waste overflow and lack of nutrients.