National Science Week 2025 is here, and WestMAC is proud to be celebrating this year’s theme, “Decoding the Universe.” Throughout the week, our students will have opportunities to engage in fun, inspiring, and thought-provoking science activities that showcase the power of curiosity and discovery.

Alumni in STEM Careers

As part of our celebrations, we are proud to highlight the journeys of our WestMAC alumni who have pursued careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). From biomedical research to aerospace engineering, these stories show the many exciting directions a passion for science can take. Their profiles demonstrate how the foundations built here at WestMAC can open doors to the wider world.  You can view their stories in the Claridge Centre library, in the Senior School Flex, outside Science classrooms or online here.  

Junior School Colouring Competition

For our youngest scientists, the Junior School Colouring Competition invites students to explore the theme “Decoding the Universe” through creativity. Colouring pages can be collected from the Junior School Reception, and all entries must be returned by Friday 22 August, 2025. There are prizes to be won, so students are encouraged to let their imaginations shine.

MechMayhem – QUT Aerospace society workshop

On Monday afternoon, the STEM Club students worked with members of the QUT Aerospace Society to learn more about coding and building their battle bots. The battle bots that are being designed and constructed will be pit against bots from other schools in the Mech Mayhem challenge in October this year. One of the mentors was alumnus, Kieran Wagstaff, class of 2018. His story can be found in the Science Week profile booklet.

AVISTA Schools Roadshow

On Tuesday , students in Years 7–12 had the opportunity to take part in the AVISTA Schools Roadshow. This travelling science showcase brings cutting-edge demonstrations and interactive presentations straight to WestMAC, inspiring students to think critically about the universe around them. This show explored:

• Flight and aviation
• Rockets and propulsion systems
• Autonomous systems and situational awareness
• The importance of STEM
• Pathways into defence industry careers.

Pam Burt
Leader of Learning - Science