We have just wrapped up Curiosity in the Community Week for 2025! CIC week provides our Year 10 & 11 students with the opportunity to undertake meaningful service learning, further develop their Learner Attributes and promote STEM learning across the state.
The Far North Group presented to students at Roxby Downs Area School, conducting fun science experiments such as elephant’s toothpaste, catapults, squishy circuits, states of matter, building bridges, and gummy worms. The Media Team went behind the scenes at Channel 44 where they learned the basics of podcasting, presenting, lighting and audio. After that, they headed to ABC’s Behind the News where they got to meet the presenters, ask questions, and received a tour of the props and costumes department. Finally, they had a blast watching how a live broadcast comes together at Radio Adelaide.
The Primary Group visited local schools to demonstrate a range of hands-on experiments for younger students. Biodiversity focused on environmental efforts in local national parks, and our Work Experience group gained real-world knowledge in a range of STEM industries. The VR team welcomed local primary school students where they delivered an immersive and engaging virtual reality experience.
Our Port Lincoln group visited Tumby Bay Primary School and Port Lincoln Primary School to deliver STEM workshops and explored marine biology at the local Oyster farm. The Riverland group demonstrated a range of science experiments at Cobdogla Primary School and Barmera Primary School, toured the local wetlands, and stopped by the River Dingo Observatory and Banrock Station. The Swan Reach Group had a wonderful excursion to the Planetarium at Mawson Lakes, saw indigenous rock art at Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, and participated in some stargazing at Night Sky astronomy.
Over the last few days, our young people have had truly remarkable experiences engaging in service learning and sharing their passion for STEM across SA. Thank you to everyone who has welcomed out students into their communities during CIC Week 2025!
