Last week, Carmel College buzzed with excitement as students immersed themselves in the wonders of science during National Science Week. From creative experiments to thrilling encounters, the week was packed with hands-on activities that sparked curiosity and joy across all year levels.

Highlights included:

• Cyanotype Printing: Students harnessed the power of sunlight to create stunning blue-hued artworks, blending science and creativity.
• Psychology Illusions: Minds were bent and senses challenged as students explored how perception can be shifted through clever illusions.
• Stained Glass Window Activity: A colourful fusion of art and science, this activity let students design vibrant stained-glass creations.
• Sherbert Making: Tangy, sweet, and totally fun—students whipped up their own sherbert treats while learning about chemical reactions.
• Drone Adventure: Budding pilots took to the skies, navigating drones and capturing aerial views in a thrilling tech experience.
• Watermelon Explosion: With suspense building rubber band by rubber band, students watched watermelons burst in a spectacular display of physics in action!
• Wildlife Rangers Encounters: A crowd favourite! Students met a sugar glider, crocodile, lizard, snake, and kookaburra while learning about wildlife protection in a safe and interactive show.

A huge thank you to our dedicated Science Teachers and Laboratory Technicians for making the week unforgettable—and to our skeleton Ned, who joined in on the fun!