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2020 Afterschool STEM Club – STEM 4ORCE

January 15, 2020
Do you have a child that is passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics? KIOSC is hosting an after school STEM club. A fun program where you learn amazing skills with: Wearable Technology, Coding/Programming, Virtual... Read more
FIRST LEGO Regional Qualifiers

November 14, 2019
KIOSC hosted two Regional qualifiers for the FIRST LEGO League 2019 “City Shaper” challenge on 12th and 13th November, 2019. Teams of students from around the state presented their Innovation Projects, demonstrated their Core Values,... Read more
Siemens Kids’ Code Camp

October 14, 2019
1st October to 3rd October 2019 In collaboration with Siemens, KIOSC hosted a STEM Code Camp for the Siemens employees’ primary aged children. The program enabled the joint collaboration of KIOSC Swinburne/Siemens Apprentices. Students ranged... Read more
Thank you KIOSC

October 1, 2019
The Conocophillips Science Experience this year had students participating from Lyndale Secondary College. The students were so happy and thankful to participate that they showed their appreciation with the lovely award. KIOSC staff thank you... Read more
The Conocophillip Science Experience

September 23, 2019
KIOSC hosted 3 days of the Conocophillips Science Experience. Students completed: Day 1: VET for Schools Experience – STEM related Day 2: Forensic Science Day 3: Mission to Mars
New Director Announcement

August 5, 2019
KIOSC and Swinburne University of Technology are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Kulari Lokuge as the new Director of KIOSC commencing on the 30th of September 2019. Kulari is highly qualified for this... Read more
FIRST LEGO League launch 2019

August 5, 2019
2019 season launch of FIRST LEGO League – City Shaper. Check out the fun!!!!!
Celebrating 50 years….Moon Landing

July 28, 2019
Wantirna South Primary School celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing and space exploration at KIOSC. Students participated in 3 activities: Mapping the orbital patterns of the solar system using Sphero Robots. Creating space... Read more
National Science Week

June 27, 2019
KIOSC is hosting “Destination Mars” for Science Week. www.scienceweek.net.au Training Missions include: Colonisation: Students investigate the materials required to withstand the extreme cold on Mars (dry ice). Using STELR housing and data logging equipment, students... Read more
Aquinas Year 7’s solving crime

June 26, 2019
As part of the Aquinas Year 7 STEAM week, Year 7 students are solving crime at KIOSC. Students begin to understand why scientific method is crucial in a forensic lab and how skills such as... Read more