Western Australian Space Science Education Centre
Western Australian Space Science Education Centre
Coming soon!
Opening in late 2024, the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre will focus on engaging Western Australian students in learning opportunities and concepts linked to the Space Sciences and related industries, with schools able to book their classes for dates in 2025.
As a resource for the state, the Centre will provide learning opportunities for a wide audience including students, parents, teachers, industry and the wider community.
The Centre will promote and raise awareness of the viable learning opportunities in related STEM industries and disciplines and will raise awareness in the education sector and community about career opportunities in STEM and Space related fields for students, community members and teachers.
The Centre includes a dedicated and modern Professional Learning space, with technology provision to allow in person and remote access to learning opportunities regardless of location.
The Space Science Education Centre includes a purpose-built facility that will provide students with:
- a simulated Mars surface and Mission to Mars learning experience.
- access to technology that will provide a Mission Control experience.
- access to specialist technology and science facilities to undertake a diverse range of STEM learning.
- purpose-built cybersecurity learning spaces.
- access to specialist STEM teaching staff.
The Centre will provide learning opportunities for students at Joseph Banks Secondary College as well as servicing (or provisioning) access for:
- Western Australian schools, teachers and students to the facility and the programs, especially remote and regional schools to outreach learning opportunities through technology and innovative programs.
- community engagement and education opportunities, creating viable links to related STEM industries, and;
- professional learning in STEM and related disciplines, and career opportunities in STEM related fields for teachers.
Introducing our Programs for 2025
Mission to Mars
This Mission requires students to use their problem solving skills to successfully complete a geological survey of the Mars surface! Students actively participate as astronauts, mission controllers and research scientists to successfully complete the scientific mission.
Plants in Space
This Mission requires students to use their team-work and problem solving skills to successfully complete a space inquiry. Students actively participate in a current research scenario, with a focus on answering key questions about selecting the best plants for space to successfully complete the inquiry mission.
Cyber Security
This Mission requires students to use their team work and problem solving skills to successfully solve a contemporary cyber security issue. Students will actively participate in an ethical hacking scenario, applying security concepts, with opportunities to develop cryptography, programming, digital forensics and reverse engineering skills to successfully solve the issue.
Our Vision
Djinda-k weyan
Reach for the Stars
The Vision for the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre was established in consultation with our Aboriginal families and community members throughout 2022-2023.
Djinda-k weyan in Noongar means ‘Reach for the Stars’.
This is a vision developed collaboratively with our community, a vision to achieve for all students, but especially our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Joseph Banks Secondary College and students from across Western Australia.
Our Vision
Djinda-k weyan
Reach for the Stars
The Vision for the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre was established in consultation with our Aboriginal families and community members throughout 2022-2023.
Djinda-k weyan in Noongar means ‘Reach for the Stars’.
This is a vision developed collaboratively with our community, a vision to achieve for all students, but especially our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Joseph Banks Secondary College and students from across Western Australia.
Become a Partner
Contribute to our cause, your help will have a significant impact on learning opportunities for Western Australian students.
Djinda-k weyan Reach for the Stars encapsulates our commitment to provide unparalleled learning opportunities for Western Australian students. Through this initiative we invite you to join us in shaping the future of STEM education in Western Australia.
Djinda-k weyan Reach for the Stars goals:
- Reach 10,000 students in Western Australia annually.
- Inspire students with future focused STEM learning opportunities.
- Increase STEM career awareness for Western Australian students.
- Achieve common goals through collaboration with industry, research bodies, government and tertiary sectors.
To support the ongoing resourcing of the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre and the development of future focused STEM learning opportunities for 10,000 students in Western Australia each year, Joseph Banks Secondary College has established donation and sponsorship pathways, including the establishment of a DGR.
Together, let’s empower the next generation of innovators and leaders in STEM.
Our Partners
