Schools celebrate science

Mar 9, 2020

VICTORIA'S 76th annual Education Week is ‘celebrating STEM’ — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — with themed activities.

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Grants of up to $2000 are available to not-for-profit organisations to help them host free STEM-related activities.

Potential activities could include interactive workshops, exhibitions, competitions, tours, open days, online or digital STEM programs, presentations and outreach programs.

Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said all government schools were encouraged to join Education Week celebrations and open their doors to showcase how their STEM programs heled students thrive and gain critical skills for the future.

“I encourage not-for-profit organisations across Northern Victoria to open their doors to our local community and students to showcase how STEM comes to life in the real world,” Mr Gepp said.

Education Minister James Merlino said this year’s Education Week celebrated the role of the school and the community in inspiring Victorian students from Prep to Year 12 to engage with STEM and be learners for life.

Education Week will run from Sunday, May 17 to Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Applications for Education Week activities should be submitted by 11.59 pm on Thursday, March 26.

By McPherson Media Group