Held at Scone High School, the occasion was Upper Invermein Small Schools Science Day and students embraced the opportunity to work together, engaging in a range of different science experiments.

Youngsters from Murrurundi Public School, Blandford Public School, Belltrees Public School and Ellerston Public School were all part of the celebration, held during National Science Week.

Murrurundi Public School teacher Ms Colleen Callaghan said it was a great opportunity for all of the small schools from around the region to come together.

“The kids have had a fantastic day,” she said.

“They’ve also presented their own individual science experiments in class.”

Ms Callaghan led the balloon rocket experiment which she said was based on Newton's third law of motion.

During the experiment, students investigated how energy can make things move by launching a balloon taped to a straw along a piece of string held up by two chairs.

Miniature floor robots called Bee-Bots were also part of the fun, aimed at enhancing basic control, directional and language skills.

Students from the four Upper Hunter schools will also participate in an excursion to Canberra together at the beginning of next term. 

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.

Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.

It aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public, and to encourage younger people to be fascinated by the world we live in.