Schools
20 August, 2025
Science on show in Kilcoy
KILCOY State School has once again celebrated a love of learning and discovery with its Sixth Annual Science Expo, held on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August at the Ted Peachey Hall.
The event brought together all students from Prep to Year 6, with 285 children involved in presenting projects and demonstrations.
Year 5 and Year 6 leaders took on the responsibility of running each class display, guiding younger students through the science and helping them engage with focus.
Science Expo organiser and teacher Robyn Maguire said the annual expo promotes children learning about science and being able to apply it in a fun way.
“This event serves as a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their scientific knowledge and class projects,” she said.
“We promote learning about science because it helps our students to understand the world around them and think critically about how things work.
“Science builds skills like observation, questioning, predicting, and problem-solving, which are incredibly valuable not just in school but in everyday life.
“We find it also sparks curiosity and creativity, encouraging our students to explore ideas, test them, and learn from mistakes.
“The hands-on learning seen at our Science Expo also helps students to transform abstract ideas into real-life experiences.”
According to Ms Maguire, the School Student Leaders were particularly interested in demonstrating the real-world applications of science and how it impacts the community.
Among the standout projects this year were 4A with Miss MacGregor and 3/4A with Mrs Lockrey, who linked everyday play objects to their science unit on forces.
Class 5/6B with Mrs Corby created an impressive display exploring how gravity and air pressure make siphons work, while 2B with Miss Robinson showcased the lifecycle of alfalfa sprouts, even sending each student home with a kit to grow their own.
The Students’ Choice Award went to Ms May and her 4/5A class, whose electrical circuits display proved a hit with interactive games that challenged steady hands.
The Adult Vote was won by Mrs Corby’s 5/6B class, with teachers, aides, and visiting VIPs all fascinated by the siphon demonstration.
Community members played an important role in this year’s expo, with representatives from Somerset Regional Council, Kilcoy Global Foods, and the Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary attending to support the students and take part in the voting.
