Discovering the world through hands on Science

At Alawa, we make science hands-on and exciting. We use an Inquiry approach, allowing students to learn by asking questions, exploring ideas, and discovering answers for themselves. Science is also a big part of our STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), so children often get to experiment and create in our dedicated STEM space.

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Through science, students:

Grow their curiosity about the world and learn to ask great questions.

Build strong knowledge in areas like biology, earth and space, physics, and chemistry.

Learn how scientists work by planning and carrying out experiments and investigations.

Share their ideas confidently, using evidence to explain what they’ve discovered.

Solve real-world problems and make thoughtful decisions about how science impacts our lives and the environment.

Understand the bigger picture, including how science has shaped history and continues to influence society today.

Our goal is to spark a lifelong love of science and help students see how it connects to their everyday lives and future opportunities.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Larrakia people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we learn and work, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.