Events Calendar
The SMART team hosts a variety of engaging events throughout the year, including primary school incursions, holiday workshops, and our popular after-school STEM Club.
We're also proud to partner with events across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, bringing our exciting science shows to both students and the wider community. There's always something happening- check out what’s coming up!
Beginners Coding with Edisons
University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus
Five week after school STEM program
4pm-5:15pm
Curious about coding and robotics? This beginner-friendly program is perfect for students ready to build on basic coding skills and explore how coding connects to real-world technology.
Over five weeks, participants will work with Edison robots and block-based coding to complete fun, hands-on challenges while developing their confidence and problem-solving skills.
For further information or to purchase tickets, click on the link below.
Future Makers: Build a Mini Eco-House
Windale Library
Five week after school STEM program
4pm-5:15pm
Join the SMART Squad team for a fun, hands-on five-week after school program where students will build a mini eco-house, explore solar and wind power, get creative with recycled materials, and discover how STEM helps us design the homes of the future. For further information or to purchase tickets, click on the link below.
Bubbles and Blasts: Science Show & Activity Stations
Sugar Valley Library Museum (Cameron Park)
School Holiday Science Show
1pm-3pm
Get ready for a high-energy, 30-minute science show packed with “cool” experiments using bubbles and liquid nitrogen! Our presenters will bring science to life with exciting demonstrations that showcase the surprising behaviour of liquids and gases. For further information or to purchase tickets, click on the link below.
Future Makers: Build a Mini Eco-House
Sugar Valley Library
Five week after school STEM program
4pm-5:15pm
Join the SMART Squad team for a fun, hands-on five-week after school program where students will build a mini eco-house, explore solar and wind power, get creative with recycled materials, and discover how STEM helps us design the homes of the future. For further information or to purchase tickets, click on the link below.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.