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!
Curious Chemistry Holiday Workshop
Sugar Valley Library
10am-12:30pm
If your child is curious about chemistry, this half day workshop is perfect for them. Students will explore the use of every day chemicals and chemical reactions, learn about acids and bases and make their very own sherbet to take home! For further details and to book tickets, click on the link below.
Coding with Micro:bits Holiday Workshop
Sugar Valley Library
1:30pm-4pm
This half day workshop will introduce students to coding using micro:bits with tiny, pocket- sized computer circuits. Students will learn the basics of electrical circuits and explore coding logics. For further information click on the link below.
Forensic Science Holiday Workshop
Toronto Library
10am-12:30pm
Explore the fascinating world of forensic science with this half day workshop. Students will learn some techniques that scientists use to help solve crimes! Activities will include finger printing and chromatography. For further information or to purchase tickets, click on the link below.
Coding with Micro:bits Holiday Workshop
Toronto Library
1:30pm-4pm
This half day workshop will introduce students to coding using micro:bits with tiny, pocket- sized computer circuits. Students will learn the basics of electrical circuits and explore coding logics. For further information click on the link below.
Forensic Science Holiday Workshop
Windale Library
10am-12:30pm
Explore the fascinating world of forensic science with this half day workshop. Students will learn some techniques that scientists use to help solve crimes! Activities will include finger printing and chromatography. For further information or to purchase tickets, click on the link below.
Fascinating Physics Holiday Workshop
Windale Library
1:30pm-4pm
Students will be fascinated by our half day hands-on physics workshop, discovering the forces that rule our world. They will make their very own "balancing bird" to take home and experiment with launching a mini rocket as they create and explore throughout the workshop. For further information or to purchase tickets, click on the link below.
Future Makers: Build a mini eco-house
Toronto 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.