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Schools Theme: Seeds of science – Nurturing knowledge for all
(Note: The theme is optional for general National Science week event holders, we want to hear what is important in your local ecosystem!)
The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is excited to announce that National Science Week 2026 will run from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 August, with the schools theme Seeds of science: Nurturing knowledge for all.
This theme invites students across Australia to explore the power of curiosity, inquiry and shared learning in growing scientific understanding. Just as seeds need the right conditions to grow, knowledge flourishes when it is nurtured, shared and applied to real-world and authentic challenges across all the scientific disciplines.
The theme encourages schools to explore how ideas take root, develop and spread – from the first spark of a question to the sharing of discoveries that benefit the wider community. It’s a celebration of how knowledge grows when tended with care, creativity and collaboration.
‘Seeds of Science is about inspiring the next generation to plant ideas, ask questions and grow innovative and creative solutions,’ said Margaret Shepherd, ASTA President. ‘It’s an invitation for students to see science as a living, evolving process that they can shape and share. There are many scientific concepts that can be investigated through this theme such as biotechnology, agriculture, aquaculture, quantum sensing and nanotechnology.’