Workshop information is here, together with field trips on offer more being added so keep checking back.
Electrotest will be running a Pasco workshop
EcoSolve will be running a RiskAssess workshop and Presenting a slideshow
Sam Labs - From Delta Education - The way forward for STEAM - www.samlabs.com/
Balm Making/Ronga Workshop - Tia Healey-Jellick will guide you through the process of making Kawakawa Balm. You can make and take your own balm home. www.nativehealingherbals.co.nz
RiskAssess - Improve Safety and Save Time! Let Phillip & Eva explain the easiest way to do mandatory risk assessments and GHS labelling. New Technician 101 - with Monique Arts some wonderful advice and time for you to ask plenty of questions.
Papermaking - visiting the Papermill & having a go at making paper with a mould & deckle. www.thepapermill.co.nz/
Now Get Your Phones Out! Nick Major will take you through ways to use your mobile for Science experiments and experiences.
VDG Tricks & Tips with David Cook learn a little bit more about this zapping equipment.
Fume Hoods - Malcolm Bromley will provide guidance about maintaining different types of Fume Hoods.
Create an Excel Spreadsheet for your chemical inventory - Jo Martin will help you build a simple spreadsheet.
Worm Farm - Bokashi - Does your school want to set up a worm farm? Let Anton show you how.
Fire - 4 firefighters with their fire engine - fire extinguisher workshop and decontamination talk.
Laboratory Manager - Arwen Heyworth an experienced Lab Manager will provide guidance on this role.
Practical Biology - Arwen Heyworth learn some great practicals for your senior bio classes.
Glass Bending - Chris Utton (Scientific) Glass - Learn how to mend those chipped cylinders and loads more
Mindfulness - Tim Seutter yoga teacher and firefighter - learn how to manage your stress at work and home. Yoga & mindfulness session.
Hazardous Substance Management - Daniel Allen will cover new legislation, interpret SDS's, practical guide to chemical & waste management.
A field trip to Marsden Point Oil Refinery New Zealand's only Oil Refinery which is 30 minutes South of Whangarei.
Marsden Point Oil Refinery image copyright Stuff.co.nz
Clapham Clocks - Whangarei's world famous clock museum is home to 1600 clocks and time pieces. Learn the history of timekeeping through the ages. Learn about the mechanics of clocks, the principals of mathematics and physics behind them and the various forces at play that make clocks work. www.claphamsclocks.com/
Planetarium North - An opportunity to visit Whangarei's very own Planetarium just 10 minutes North of Whangareiwww.planetariumnorth.co.nz
Limestone Island/Matakohe is a 37ha island situated in Whangarei Harbour a short boat trip away. Meet the rangers and find out about the restoration project and kiwi monitoring. www.limestoneisland.org.nz/
Packard Motor Museum - Be guided around this unique collection of Packard motors. www.packardmuseum.co.nz/
Tahi Honeywww.tahihoney.co.nz/ View the bottling plant and honey production and take a stroll around this beautiful coastal farm.
Kiwi North - Meet Flash the Tuatara, see Kiwi, view the Medical Museum and visit the static steam engines and vintage vehicles www.kiwinorth.co.nz/
Quarry Gardens Russell Road - Take a walk and be guided by the Quarry Gardens Manager who will point out plants of interest and explain the history of the sitewww.whangareigardens.org.nz/