Kickstart Science

Kickstart Science

Workshops for HSC science students

Kickstart workshops at the University give HSC students a chance to perform experiments and engage with demonstrations of key ideas in the syllabus that are not always possible to do in their own classroom.

Workshop delivery is available in person at the University of Sydney and online for students who do not live within the Greater Sydney area.

Workshops at the University

These HSC syllabus-focused workshops cover key topics and experiments that require equipment or expertise in areas that many schools may not be able to provide. Within the University’s laboratory facilities, our expert science communicators will walk your students through the theory followed by hands-on demonstrations to reinforce these key topics.

Explore our Virtual Kickstart Science designed for students who do not live within the Greater Sydney area. These workshops are subject to availability.

Workshop details

Dates: 

Kickstart period is from end of May to end of July each year, with limited dates available  

Duration: 

All workshops run for 2.5 hours

Class size: 

Maximum class sizes of ~30 students to fit comfortably in laboratories.

Cost: 

$38.50/student (incl GST) per 2.5-hour workshop

Virtual Kickstart Science

Virtual Kickstart online workshops give HSC students an interactive way to learn key ideas, watch demonstrations and perform their own analysis in the syllabus that can be attended from home or at school.

Tailored to meet the demand expressed by science teachers in response to changes to the NSW HSC Science syllabus and altered schooling conditions during COVID-19, these workshops cover key ideas and demonstrations that students can attend and interact with virtually from their homes or schools.

The workshops are hosted by our senior science communicators and demonstrators, and have interactive components designed to educate and engage students. 

Workshop details

Disciplines:

Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Duration: 

90 minutes, or 2 x 45 minute sessions on request. Physics also has a 1 x 45 minute workshop option.

Times: 

Flexible between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm

Online platform: 

Zoom

Classes: 

40-50 students per session

Costs:

$220 (incl. GST) per class per 90-minute session 
$240 (incl. GST) per class for 2 x 45-minute sessions 
$135 (incl. GST) per class for 1 x 45-minute session (Physics)

Narrabri: Kickstart on the Road

This free program blends our HSC syllabus-aligned Kickstart workshops in Biology, Chemistry and Physics with a range of unique hands-on experiences. 
 
Enjoy a BBQ lunch and choose from a selection of activities including a bush tucker tour, a session learning about native grains, drone demonstrations and much more!

Don't let your students miss this chance to dive into science at our University of Sydney Narrabri facilities.  

Event details

Disciplines:

Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Audience: 

Year 12 students

Contact

Kerrie Saunders, Indigenous Engagement Officer

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Contact us

School Programs Officer

Mobile
0421 363 219

Email
science.kickstart@sydney.edu.au