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In pictures: First ever South West Science Fair held at Bunbury Library

Kasper JohansenBunbury Herald
Jason Pearce, Alesha Rochford and Scarlett Pearce, 8, from Super Sonic Science.
Camera IconJason Pearce, Alesha Rochford and Scarlett Pearce, 8, from Super Sonic Science. Credit: Kasper Johansen

Science lovers gathered in droves at Bunbury’s public Library in celebration of National Science Week this month.

From live animals to Lego towers, the Library’s first ever South West Science Fair encouraged all things science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Library senior engagement officer Jacqueline Quadrio said the free event was a collaboration between 14 different science-focused groups.

Library staff Kylie Walmsley, Caroline Howell, Tracey Crawford, Jonathon Dyer, Tanya Fitzgerald and Jacqueline Quadrio.
Camera IconLibrary staff Kylie Walmsley, Caroline Howell, Tracey Crawford, Jonathon Dyer, Tanya Fitzgerald and Jacqueline Quadrio. Credit: Kasper Johansen

“”It was all hands-on, interactive activities — the kids can come down try a bit of technology, biology chemistry, a bit of everything,” she said.

“It was amazing to see the community down here and trying something different . . . STEM are vital in everyday life and it’s also a lot of fun.”

The event ran from 2pm-6pm on August 13 and was funded by national science engagement organisation Inspiring Australia.

Amy Veale, Anthony Wano and Cora Wano, 1.
Camera IconAmy Veale, Anthony Wano and Cora Wano, 1. Credit: Kasper Johansen
Winnie Yu with Josh, 8, and Jai, 10, Zolnier.
Camera IconWinnie Yu with Josh, 8, and Jai, 10, Zolnier. Credit: Kasper Johansen
Kynan and Andrew MacDonald.
Camera IconKynan and Andrew MacDonald. Credit: Kasper Johansen
Hudson, 3, and Keira Istead.
Camera IconHudson, 3, and Keira Istead. Credit: Kasper Johansen
Matthew and Kaiden, 7, Orchard.
Camera IconMatthew and Kaiden, 7, Orchard. Credit: Kasper Johansen
Libby, Lilah, 3, and Evie, 6, French.
Camera IconLibby, Lilah, 3, and Evie, 6, French. Credit: Kasper Johansen
Bunbury children enjoyed all things science at the Bunbury Library in celebration of Science Week.
Camera IconBunbury children enjoyed all things science at the Bunbury Library in celebration of Science Week. Credit: Kasper Johansen
Ruby Prohaska, 7, and Nicky Landsberg.
Camera IconRuby Prohaska, 7, and Nicky Landsberg. Credit: Kasper Johansen
Hanna, 3, Jamie and Nate, 5, Donaldson with Jo Watson.
Camera IconHanna, 3, Jamie and Nate, 5, Donaldson with Jo Watson. Credit: Kasper Johansen
Lachie, 13, and Misty Garrett.
Camera IconLachie, 13, and Misty Garrett. Credit: Kasper Johansen
James, 8, Ashley, 8, and Clint Habgood.
Camera IconJames, 8, Ashley, 8, and Clint Habgood. Credit: Kasper Johansen

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