Our exciting, hands-on programs are aligned to the NSW syllabus and tailored for students in each stage of learning.
Preschool incursions and excursions
Our 75-minute STEM sessions can be run for preschools and early learning centres. Children can uncover the creatures of the past in our Day of the Dinosaur program, or blast off into the stars in our Space Cadets program.
Primary school incursions and excursions
From coding to chemistry, from circuits to special effects, our wide range of curriculum-aligned programs has something to suit each stage and student! Each of our primary incursions is a full-day experience packed with hands-on investigations.
Our excursions give your students the chance to learn using the facilities available at the Macquarie University campus, including our Bush Tucker Garden, Planetarium and Biology Discovery Centre. With curriculum-aligned excursions exploring Indigenous plant knowledge and uses, the solar system and more, these full-day experiences are exciting and engaging!
Sensory Science Show
Our Sensory Science Show allows children to explore the excitement of chemical reactions with all the senses. This experience is perfect for students with diverse abilities and learning needs, and can be tailored to suit your group.
Our 75-minute preschool programs include:
- Day of the Dinosaur
- Space Cadets
Our full-day primary school incursions include:
- Early Stage 1 - Scratch Junior (Coding), Count Me In (Maths)
- Stage 1 - Take Charge (Electricity), Science All Around (Scientific Practice), Scratch Me If You Can (Coding)
- Stage 2 - Scratch Me If You Can (Coding), Fantastic Forces (Forces and Chemical Reactions)
- Stage 3 - SPIKE Prime Level 1 (Robotics & Coding), SPIKE Prime Level 2 (Robotics & Coding), Special Effects (Science in TV and Film)
Our full-day primary school excursions include:
- Early Stage 1 - Space Cadets (Astronomy)
- Stage 1 - Bird Time Lucky (Bird Biology)
- Stage 2 - Solar System Explorers (Astronomy)
- Stage 3 - Bush Tucker and Beyond (Indigenous Plant Knowledge & Uses)
- Any of our incursion offerings, run on-site at Macquarie University
If you have specific accessibility needs, your child has additional support needs, or if you have any other concerns about attending our programs, please email us in advance. We'd be happy to discuss how we can support your needs and be prepared for your visit, ensuring all students have the best possible experience.
Mobility access
Our classrooms at Macquarie University are accessible for wheelchair and mobility aid users. Accessible parking can be found in the car park directly adjacent to our classrooms (the lower end of the West 4 carpark). An accessible toilet is located in the toilet block directly adjacent to our classrooms.
Sensory considerations
Our classrooms and the area around them can be busy and loud, particularly when many students are visiting. Our programs may include:
- videos with sound
- activities that may create noise, such as balloons popping
- a wide range of sensory experiences, such as touching and tasting different substances.
Special access needs
We seek to make our programs as accessible as possible. If you know of any specific access needs for students or staff, please let us know when booking and we will accommodate these to the best of our ability.
Some of the specific resources we have to assist with accessibility include:-
- Holiday Program Social Narrative, which may be useful for preparing children who benefit from knowing what to expect in new situations
- Assisted listening devices / remote microphones, as requested
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing program, offering additional accessible material.
Assistance animals
Registered assistance animals are warmly welcomed to our programs. A water bowl is available if needed. The nearest green space is directly next to our classrooms. If your child or school group are attending any of our programs with an assistance animal, we ask that you let us know in advance so that we can ensure that we are best prepared for your visit.
We inspire deep and ongoing engagement with learning for children and educators by providing fun, hands-on and accessible experiences with real-world connections.
Capacity depends on the program booked. For most primary programs, we can run up to three classes simultaneously, with a maximum of 30 students per class. For our preschool programs, we can run up to two classes simultaneously, with a maximum of 20 students per class.
All on-site programs are run at the Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park, Sydney.
Risk assessments, insurance details and Working With Children Check details will be provided to you after booking.
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