Mini scientists in the making

St Bernadette's Lalor Park

Stage one students were encouraged to think and act like scientists at St Bernadette’s Primary Lalor Park when presenter Chris Howe brought his fun and interactive show Scienza Viva to the school for Science Week.

Mr Howe led students to observe large stick insects, test a weight propelled wheel, play with a tornado in a bottle and demonstrate how air moves by using hair dryers to launch ping pong balls.

They even learned how to make ‘elephant’s toothpaste’ - by combining yeast, detergent and hydrogen peroxide.

Stage One teacher Kerrie-Ann Galea said the focus throughout the term has been on learning about materials and what they are made of.

St Bernadette's Lalor Park

During this week of science work, parents were invited into the classrooms while students designed and made waterproof sculptures.

Students made 3D science models on a variety of subjects like the life cycle of a butterfly, weather patterns, space and phases of the moon.

Up to 70 students ended up presenting their work to their peers, teachers and parents.

“Science Week was a great success and the culmination of the students’ learning throughout the term,’’ Mrs Galea said.

“It was evident each and every child put a lot of thought and effort into their projects.

“They showed enthusiasm and pride when they were presenting what they had created and learned.”

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28 Aug 2026
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I had the absolute pleasure of sharing in the Stage 2 Liturgy on Wednesday afternoon. Thanks to the students and teachers who prepared this liturgy together to invite us into their learning for the term so far. Thanks also to the many parents, grandparents and friends who came along to join us in prayer! It was a beautiful celebration. 💛🙏🏻💛🙏🏻💛🙏🏻💛🙏🏻💛🙏🏻

28 Aug 2026
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We love having events at school in which we can have parents, grandparents and friends join us to celebrate the learning of our children. Thankfully the rain held out enough that we could share lunch with you! Or Infants and Primary Dance groups also loved sharing their work with an audience. Well done teams. 💛📚💛📚💛📚💛📚💛📚