Community
20 August, 2025
Science night success
AS a part of National Science Week, Timboon P-12 hosted a family science night recently with over 140 attendees.
The theme was ‘Decoding the Universe’ and students and parents heard from Heytesbury District Landcare Network biologist Louise Osborne about the nature of the universe and communication before moving on to a range of science activities.
Timboon Agriculture Project coordinator Andrea Vallance said the night was an “outstanding success”.
“Our families delved into a series of workshops that invited participants to consider nature’s mysteries, explore intricate patterns and uncover meaning through observation,” she said.
“In our classroom planetarium, visitors explored constellations and star patterns in the night sky and created a take-home star pattern using glowing materials.
“In the science lab, participants explored the chemistry of colour using a natural pH indicator made from cabbage and they could observe how different substances create rainbow-like patterns.
“In the animal tracks puzzle trail, guests followed animals’ paths, answered science clues and unlocked a hidden message.”
Mrs Vallance congratulated all involved in putting together a wonderful evening.
“Thank you to all the budding scientists and their families for tackling our family science night challenges so enthusiastically,” she said.
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