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A big thank you to Dr Vanessa Pirotta for spending some time with my FIRST LEGO League teams at Taronga Zoo on Saturday. It was truly an honour to connect the Montello Manatees and BCH STEM Unlimited with such a passionate and influential role model during their FLL SUBMERGED season journey. The opportunity to bring a group of young Tasmanians (many leaving the state for the first time) to Sydney for this incredible experience was made even more special thanks to Vanessa's mentorship and support. Her genuine engagement with the teams—both online and in person—has not only helped refine their innovation projects but also shown them what is possible when passion meets purpose in STEM. Her influence will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on these students as they continue to grow in their STEM journeys. A huge thank you to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources for helping making connections such as this possible. These kinds of opportunities create profound impacts, inspiring young people to believe in themselves and explore what they can achieve. As someone who has experienced firsthand the power of initiatives like the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science, I cannot stress enough the importance of fostering these connections. It’s through collaborations like this that we can break down barriers and open doors for the next generation. Department for Education, Children and Young People Department for Education FIRST Australia Australian Science Teachers Association Tasmanian Society for Information Technology in Education Code Club Australia Children's University Trust Tasmanian Government Burnie Works BURNIE CITY COUNCIL University of Tasmania GreenSTEM Education

It's been awesome to connect with so many great people across the North West in 2024 - now it's time to take a look back on an eventful year! Join us for our last Cradle Connect of 2024 on Thursday 12th December. We'll be shouting the first round at our trusty favourite, Communion Brewing, from 5:00pm. We'd love to see you there for an evening of celebrating our successes and an opportunity to set some goals for the year ahead. RSVP today: https://lu.ma/z8psixpr

🌟 Exciting news for Australian educators! The prize money for teachers in the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science has now increased to an impressive $250,000, putting them on par with the nation’s top science awards. 🎉 This recognition highlights the incredible impact teachers have in shaping future scientists and innovators. Let’s celebrate this milestone in supporting excellence in education! You can nominate someone for the following prizes: 2 Science Teaching Prizes - via https://lnkd.in/gn7Jee4m – for teachers who inspire students to engage in STEM and encourage them to consider a STEM career Photo: Alice Leung winner of the Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Secondary Teaching 2024 Department of Industry, Science and Resources #PMPrizes #PMSciencePrizes #STEMeducation #TeacherRecognition #InspireFutureLeaders #AustralianScience

Starting off Monday with a HUGE congratulations to the Montello Manatees from Tasmania and the Murrumbidgee manta rays from New South Wales. Over the weekend, both teams took part in the @first_legoleague held at Macquarie University Via @first_legoleague: FIRST® LEGO® League guides youth through STEM learning and exploration at an early age. From Discover, to Explore, and then to Challenge, students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way. The girls did all the work and were very receptive of my suggestions when it came to interpretation of what they created and how to make their work accessible. I’m blown away at this wonderful opportunity for all teams. Such a brilliant way to introduce the next generation into STEAM. And, a very special mention to those behind it all, a special nod to #PMPrize recipient Mr Daniel Edwards who helped bring the entire team of small and big kids from Tassie all the way to Sydney and to Ian Preston for connecting me with your fabulous team! A big congrats to Daniel who was also crowned coach/mentor of the year award 👏🏽 Seeing all teams grow and enjoy this very special experience is truly wonderful. Connecting with the girls online and meeting them in person was also very rewarding. I’m so very proud of ALL of the teams. The entire experience and journey is the reward and something to share in class today. Well done to all parents/guardians/support personnel who made this possible. I see you all in the first photo here. We acknowledge your greatness and assistance in helping these students achieve great things. Never stop learning, networking and making new friends! Department of Industry, Science and Resources Ed Husic MP Science & Technology Australia Australian Science Teachers Association the LEGO Group #steam #stem #science #technology #engineering #art #math #robot #robots #school #schools #classroom #student #students #teacher #teachers #learn #education #educate #lego #firstlegoleague #weekend #collaboration #tech #drone #drones

Do you know an inspiring science, technology, engineering or mathematics teacher? Nominate them now for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. Your nomination is a meaningful way to highlight someone’s achievements, efforts and positive impact. Nominations are open until 17 December 2024. Find out more by visiting industry.gov.au/PMPrizes #PMPrizes

So proud of these amazing students from Montello Primary School - if you can afford to give any support to assist them financially to get to Sydney please do so through this link - https://lnkd.in/gu84d7P2 All the very best to the Montello Manatees!! GreenSTEM Education #education #science #technology #engineering #politas

🚨 Fundraising Update: We’re at $3,200—Let’s Keep Going! 🚨 Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we’ve raised $3,200 so far for our campaign to get the Montello Manatees and BCH STEM Unlimited FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams to Sydney for the National Championships South! 🎉 Our original target of $10,000 remains, and while the campaign was set to finish tomorrow, we’re extending it to ensure we can meet the travel costs for our amazing young changemakers and their accompanying parents/guardians. With flights costing over $400 each way, plus accommodation and other travel expenses, this opportunity wouldn’t be possible without your continued support. 💚 GreenSTEM Education is 100% committed to making this dream a reality for these incredible teams. This means that we’ll cover any shortfall ourselves, however this will limit the scale and impact of our other projects and plans moving forward until we can fully raise the funds. To ensure the equitable long-term success of FLL for all young Tasmanians, we’ll continue a FLL fundraising campaign into 2025 and beyond, dedicated to supporting public school teams with an ICSEA value of less than 1000, as well as community group-based teams that engage youth from underrepresented backgrounds. 📣 FLL Competition Alert! Help us grow FLL in Tasmania: - Like our page - Donate to our fundraiser (every $25 = 1 nomination/entry) - Nominate your school to join FLL (new or re-joining FLL - must not have participated in 2024, although these schools can transfer nominations to other schools in their cluster) by tagging them in the comments and sharing this post publicly. The winning school will receive over $1,000 in resources and support to start an FLL team in 2025! This competition will run until the start of the 2025 school year. That's not all, the nominator will win a GreenSTEM Education in their chosen colour combination from our brand-new merch line! Every donation helps create life-changing STEM opportunities for young people in Tasmania—thank you for being part of this journey with us! 💡 🔗 Donate at the attached link and nominate your school in the comments and your repost! #Fundraiser #STEMForAll #GreenSTEMEducation #FLL #NationalChampionships #Changemakers #STEMEducation https://lnkd.in/gPqNa6m6 FIRST Australia Macquarie University Department for Education, Children and Young People Department of State Growth (Tas) Tasmanian Society for Information Technology in Education BURNIE CITY COUNCIL Department of Industry, Science and Resources University of Tasmania Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing & Energy Council (TMEC) Regional Development Australia Tasmania Cradle Coast Authority

🎥✨ Highlights from the 2024 FIRST LEGO League Burnie Regional! ✨🎥 We are thrilled to share the energy, creativity and innovation that made this year’s FLL Burnie Regional such an incredible success. This event brought together talented young innovators, dedicated coaches and passionate supporters to celebrate the unlimited power of STEM and teamwork. 💡 Congratulations to all the teams! Your efforts showcased not just technical skill, but also resilience, collaboration and a true passion for learning. We can’t wait to see where your STEM journeys take you next - including the 2025 FLL Burnie Regional, of course! A huge thank you to our volunteers, whose time and expertise made this event possible. Your dedication to supporting young people is truly inspiring. We’re also deeply grateful to our event sponsors, BURNIE CITY COUNCIL and University of Tasmania Cradle Coast Campus, for partnering with us to make this opportunity a reality. Your support is vital to our shared mission of building a city of changemakers and advancing opportunities for innovation, creativity and learning here in Burnie, the City of Makers. At GreenSTEM Education, we’re committed to: ✔ Delivering transformative STEM programs like FIRST LEGO League, Greenpower and STEM Unlimited. ✔ Creating equitable access to world-class opportunities for young Australians. ✔ Building meaningful partnerships with schools, industry, and community to ensure that no young person is left behind. 📈 How you can get involved: We welcome schools, businesses, organisations and community members to partner with us. Whether you’d like to participate, collaborate, or support our work, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Contact us: Message us directly here on LinkedIn or email daniel.edwards@greenstem.org.au to explore how we can work together to inspire and empower the next generation of STEM leaders. 💻 Watch the highlights video and relive the excitement! Together, we can continue to inspire innovation, foster creativity, and create lasting impact. A special shoutout to Mason Doherty for his outstanding photography and videography, capturing the spirit of the day and the incredible achievements of everyone involved. #STEMEducation #BurnieRegional #FIRSTLEGOLeague #GreenSTEMEducation #CityOfMakers #Innovation Tasmanian Government FIRST Australia FIRST Greenpower Education Trust Enterprize Tasmania Daniel Edwards Dan Langford Blake Ashley Teresa O'Rourke Enterprize Tasmania Leighland Christian School Department for Education, Children and Young People Department of Industry, Science and Resources Tasmanian Society for Information Technology in Education Australian Schools Plus Tasmanian Catholic Education Office Independent Schools Tasmania DeadlyScience Burnie Works The Smith Family STEM Changemakers Adam Mostogl illuminate Education Australia Hydro Tasmania TasNetworks Department of State Growth (Tas) Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing & Energy Council (TMEC) https://lnkd.in/d6TGhAtB

The Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools honors extraordinary educators shaping young minds through science. This year’s recipient, Daniel Edwards from Montello Primary School in Burnie Tasmania, has gone above and beyond to inspire curiosity and a love for science in the classroom. Listen to his story and discover how he's making a difference in the future of science education. Tune in to the ABC Science Show now: https://lnkd.in/g7CC83Vj You can find out more about nominating someone for the prize here: https://lnkd.in/e_VYwTqz Department of Industry, Science and Resources

🌟 Introducing the BCH STEM Unlimited Team – Burnie’s Rising Stars in STEM! 🌟 We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible BCH STEM Unlimited team, proudly supported by our free after-school STEM club, run weekly and during the holidays at Burnie Community House. This amazing initiative ensures young people in our community have access to world-class STEM learning opportunities, fostering innovation, collaboration, and discovery. In just two months since forming, the BCH STEM Unlimited team has achieved extraordinary success at the 2024 FIRST Lego League Challenge Burnie Regional: 🏆 Peer Award Winners – Nominated by their peers for their outstanding expression of Core Values and Gracious Professionalism, demonstrating kindness, respect, and support for others. 🥈 Runner-Up for the Champion’s Award – Recognised as one of the best teams in the competition, excelling in every category, including the Innovation Project, Robot Design, Core Values and, of course, the Lego Robot Game. 💡 From Burnie to Nationals South! 💡 Their exceptional performance has earned them a spot at the FIRST LEGO League National Championships South in Sydney on December 1st! Alongside the Montello Manatees, the amazing all-girls FLL team from Montello Primary School, BCH STEM Unlimited will proudly represent Burnie, the North West Coast and Tasmania, competing against the top teams from South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania. This is an incredible opportunity for these young people to showcase their talents, connect with other STEM enthusiasts, and participate in a globally recognized program. 🎉 Support Their Journey! 🎉 Attending Nationals is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but it comes with significant costs. We need your help to make this dream a reality! Your generous donation will help cover travel, accommodation, resources and the chance for the teams to participate in additional STEM activities in Sydney, creating a truly unforgettable experience. 🔗 Donate now to support BCH STEM Unlimited and the Montello Manatees: https://lnkd.in/gQU5yzWm 💖 Thank you to everyone who has already donated or supported us by sharing this campaign! Every contribution makes a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity and encouragement. 📢 Please donate generously and share widely to help us inspire the next generation of STEM leaders right here in Burnie. Together, we can make this dream a reality! 🌟 Department for Education, Children and Young People Department of Industry, Science and Resources Department of State Growth (Tas) BURNIE CITY COUNCIL University of Tasmania FIRST Australia Code Club Australia The Smith Family Children's University Trust Macquarie University