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Primary students
Two Year 5/6 classes investigate questions they help choose, then present what they discover.
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Community partnership · One Hub · One school year
Fund a year of real science in one community
A Hub sponsorship funds the trained facilitation and local coordination that connect primary students, Year 9/10 MySTics, STEM mentors and teachers through a complete MyScience Hub.
At a glance
The partnership, clearly described
The practical information an organisation needs before deciding whether to support a Hub.
- What does sponsorship fund?
- The trained Hub facilitator who delivers professional learning, briefs mentors and MySTics, coordinates the schools, supports classroom visits and helps bring the community together at the MyScience Fair.
- Who participates?
- Two Year 5/6 classes, primary and secondary teachers, around 20 Year 9/10 MySTics, around 10 STEM mentors and one trained facilitator.
- How long does a Hub run?
- Across the school year, from preparation and professional learning through classroom investigations and the final MyScience Fair.
- What does a sponsor receive?
- Recognition connected to the Hub, an invitation to the MyScience Fair and a clear summary of participation and program outcomes.
- How is impact supported?
- MyScience is built on published research and an independent randomised controlled trial, with ongoing evaluation as the Hub model grows.
- What is the next step?
- Register interest so MyScience can discuss priority locations, timing, recognition, reporting and whether a single-Hub or multi-Hub partnership is the better fit.
One connected Hub
What one sponsorship makes possible
A Hub brings different kinds of expertise together around the same student investigations.
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MySTics
Year 9/10 students build leadership and communication as near-peer mentors.
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STEM mentors
Local professionals and people with STEM experience guide students with real-world questions.
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Trained facilitator
The person who coordinates the Hub and keeps schools, mentors and the program sequence connected.
Together with participating teachers, one Hub involves about 94 people in a shared year of science learning.
Where the contribution works
Fund the coordination that allows every role to contribute
Schools and mentors bring their time, knowledge and commitment. Sponsorship funds the facilitation that turns those separate contributions into one coherent program.
Program delivery
Structured from preparation to presentation
- Teacher professional learning and program preparation
- Briefings for STEM mentors and Year 9/10 MySTics
- Coordination between the primary and secondary schools
- Support across the scheduled classroom visits
- Preparation for the community MyScience Fair
Sponsor partnership
Visible, accountable community support
- Recognition linked to the Hub and participating community
- An invitation to see student investigations at the Fair
- A summary of participation and program outcomes
- Content that can support community-impact reporting
- Options to discuss a wider multi-Hub partnership
The sponsor journey
A clear partnership from first conversation to final reporting
Step 1
Discuss location & fit
MyScience discusses priority regions, school readiness, timing and the kind of partnership your organisation wants to create.
Step 2
Confirm the Hub
The participating schools, facilitator and delivery schedule are confirmed before the program begins.
Step 3
Follow the year
Receive agreed recognition and updates as teachers, MySTics, STEM mentors and students move through the program.
Step 4
See the impact
Attend the MyScience Fair when possible and receive a summary of the Hub’s participation and outcomes.
Evidence behind the model
A community investment grounded in research
MyScience has been examined through published studies involving students, teachers and mentors. A 2016 Australian Catholic University randomised controlled trial reported positive effects on science inquiry outcomes and promising patterns for teacher practice.
Impact in participants’ words
What the community sees
“The project not only strengthened community partnerships but also equipped students with the inquiry skills and resilience that will support their success throughout their education and beyond.”Primary Teacher · Seven Hills West
“I really enjoyed this MyScience project because the teachers, the mentors and the MySTics really engaged me and all the Stage 3 students to learn and discover the world of science.”Primary Student · Seven Hills West
“I’m amazed at the level of achievement and comprehension the Stage 3 students were able to display by the end of the program.”Secondary Teacher · Seven Hills
Start a conversation
Ready to sponsor a Hub in your community?
Register your interest and MyScience will contact you to discuss priority locations, timing, recognition, reporting and the scale of partnership that best suits your organisation.
Discuss Hub sponsorshipSubmitting the form begins a conversation. Hub timing depends on school readiness, location, facilitator availability and program planning.