Hands-On Science is a visiting science program for primary schools and also offers school holiday programs at two locations. Its teachers' past experience at the John Gardiner Science Centre from 1987 to 1992 included the science-based activity sessions for the students, science holiday programs, professional development for teachers and science on weekends for families. With the demise of the John Gardiner Centre, Hands-On Science was formed in 1993.

• Hands-On Science programs are committed to quality education. The emphasis of the programs is to foster greater interest in science in primary schools.
• Hands-On Science can introduce basic science concepts with a developmental hands-on approach. Students and teachers will gain skills and knowledge that will enable them to complete activities independently with a sense of achievement.
• Hands-On Science sessions are specifically designed to meet the teachers' needs. They are designed to be in line with the Curriculum Standards Framework and aim to demonstrate different teaching strategies with inexpensive materials.

"The children loved it. I loved it."

"An excellent and very worthwhile activity"
"Splendid preparation, knowledge of subject matter and application."

"The children thoroughly enjoyed the session. [It] presented a lot of new language. They loved the things that they made. "

"The sessions provided opportunities to predict, experiment, make deductions and record results."

"The children were enthusiastic and all thoroughly enjoyed the chance to experiment and learn new concepts and ideas"

Hands-On Science presenters have extensive teaching experiences in the primary classroom with major areas of studies in science, computer-science and mathematics. Presenters come to you fully equipped and ready to present a large range of fun physical biological science activities in convenient one and a half hour sessions.

This innovative teaching service for primary schools has been revised and extended and will continue to ensure that the needs of the schools are met.

The HOS Centre is located in the buildings of Manningham Park Primary School, Lower Templestowe.
The HOS Centre with its highly experienced team of teachers run holiday programs and the science and technology visiting workshops for students and teachers. This is a valuable way to see how science activities can be easily organised in the classroom.