Bookings are open now for teachers and home educators to register their student groups for the 2025 World Science Festival Queensland Student Day in Gladstone.
This year our program brings robotics, aerospace, and engineering to life with the theme Robots and Rocketry.
This free, educational event will feature several hands-on activities across three exciting and enriching zones:
- Launch your own rockets in Lift Off and aim for the stars.
- Dive into Roving Worlds, where you’ll explore robotics and coding to venture into new frontiers.
- Discover Surviving Space and learn about astrobotany – the science of growing plants beyond Earth.
Plus, see mini exhibitions of creative and innovative invention prototypes made by local student participants of the 2025 Future Makers STEM Inventors Challenge. Winners will be judged and announced on the day.
Your sessions includes a multi-media presentation of Epic Engineering, hosted by Angharad “Rad” Yeo (ABC’s Good Game Spawn Point). Students will be astonished by the awesome engineering feats that are shaping tomorrow’s world. Preview the accompanying Epic Engineering classroom resources at the free, online teacher professional development workshop on Wednesday 26 February 3:30–4:30pm. Register for the workshop now.
Educators will be emailed classroom resources to support learning before and after the event.
Book now to secure your time slot preference. Our staff will be in contact to confirm final student numbers.
For all enquires, email Queensland Museum at [email protected].
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to spark curiosity, inspire young minds, and ignite a passion for space exploration.
Entry
Entry is free, session bookings required.
9:30am to 11:30am PRIMARY
11:00am to 1:00pm MIXED
12:30pm to 2:30pm SECONDARY
Age Recommendation
Prep – Year 12
Info for Schools
- Please proceed directly to the check-in area when you arrive. A WSFQ staff member will welcome you, give you an overview and ensure that students without photo permissions are given a sticker to signal to our photographers.
- Please leave all school bags on the bus or at school, as there is no storage available at the venue.
- Please ensure that students are adequately supervised during their breaks.
- Visiting groups should carry an appropriately stocked First Aid kit and accompanying supervisors should have current First Aid qualifications.
- A standard first-aid kit will be available at the event. We seek your cooperation in informing us of any first-aid / medical situations that may arise.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Visit the GECC website for more information on accessibility.
More Information
World Science Festival Queensland in Gladstone and Chinchilla is supported by Community Partner Shell’s QGC business, as part of the partnership with Queensland Museum. Learn more
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