This week Australia celebrates National Science week, and locally we have several schools making the most of the event.
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I would love to be a fly on the wall on Friday when Year 8 students from Kurri Kurri High visit the littlies at Kurri Kurri Pre School to demonstrate how their robots work. It’s incredible to think that pre-schoolers are learning about robotics. In my day it was all about finger painting, although I’m sure there is plenty of that still going on.
At Holy Spirit Infants Abermain students will invite their parents along on Friday to take part in science experiments, including building their own plane and flying it. They’ll also be invited to bring in their remote-controlled cars, and Lego robots.
For those who have left school, there will be a Drones in the Vines event, to be run by UAV Air at Glandore Estate wines, where you get to test-fly drones and enjoy a barbecue lunch.
Even if you can’t take part in an event, you can contribute to real scientific research by taking part in the ABC’s National Science Week citizen project Wildlife Spotter. To take part go to www.wildlifespotter.net.au The idea is that you are one of thousands of “citizen scientists” Australia-wide helping to spot and identify wildlife in photos taken by automated cameras.
Visit www.scienceweek.net.au for more events.
CHAMBER AGM
It was my pleasure to attend the Kurri Kurri District Business Chamber 2016 annual general meeting last week.
Congratulations to outgoing president Rod Doherty and a big welcome to incoming President Kerry Hallett.
Organisations such as the chamber are vital for the growth and success of local businesses, and that in turn is great for our community.
THE CENSUS
I feel your Census pain!
My office has been inundated with calls from people trying and failing to get through to the Census phone line, or being unable to fill it out online.
I’m sure you’ve read the many stories about technical problems, and concerns about privacy, but I urge you not to lose heart.
The Census is such a valuable set of research data for Australia, helping researchers and planners of all kind understand our diverse population and plan for our future. If you are still having trouble, don’t hesitate to call my office.
