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Canberra Primary School

Science

Discover how Canberra Primary School nurtures curious and confident learners through scientific inquiry, authentic experiences and real-world applications, empowering them to understand and make sense of the world around them.

Last updated 14 September 2026

Vision: Problem Solvers & Innovative Leaders

Mission: Every Child an inquirer with critical thinking, collaborative & sound scientific thinking skills

The Science Department aims to ignite the joy of learning through our Canberra Experience Plus with the 3 Ins: Inspire, Inquire & Innovate. Our Inquiry-Based Learning approach engages students in real-world exploration, deepening their understanding through the 6-step Scientific Method and fostering scientific reasoning. Our programme emphasizes Demonstrating Ways of Thinking and Doing in Science, Understanding the Nature of Scientific Knowledge, and Relating Science, Technology, Society, and Environment. Through Curriculum Integration – Sustainable Food for the Future, students connect learning to real-world challenges. Guided by our core values and the 3Ts – Trusting to Learn, Trusting My Learning, and Trusting My Talent, we nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation. Each experience encourages students to embark on a journey of inquiry, discover new knowledge, and make meaningful connections to their daily lives.

Department Key Programmes:

  • Inquiry-Based Learning

  • Curriculum Integration – Sustainable Food for The Future

  • Science Trail

  • Community in Nature (Collaboration with NParks)

Sustainable Food for The Future-The Pumpkin Patch

A large group of school children in colored uniforms give thumbs up near labeled plant pots outdoors.

Monitoring the Growth of Our Pumpkin

Three young children crouch outdoors around a black fabric pot filled with soil, placing a small label stick into it.

Inquiry Based Learning

Children wearing masks examine a large blue object outdoors near a school garden, holding notebooks.

Learning Science with Sparkle Kits

Two young students in white uniforms sort plant picture cards on a desk with science textbooks nearby in a classroom.

![] Integrating Science Manipulatives with ICT

A child in school uniform types a passcode on a tablet; plant cards labeled Flowering and Non-flowering Plants sit on the desk.