STUDENTS from Mt Beauty and Falls Creek primary schools attended the Kids in Space Program Student Showcase at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Memorial Hall on 20 June.

Up to 100 students from schools across the region gathered to share their space-themed design projects and celebrate STEM learning.

Presented by the Andy Thomas Space Foundation, along with project supporter the Australian Space Agency and delivery partner Makers Empire, this initiative gave young students a unique chance to engage with real-world design thinking and space industry challenges.

This event highlighted the achievements of primary school students as they presented their design solutions to space technology-aligned STEM challenges.

The display was a vibrant, including a visual showcase, student prototypes and expert feedback from leading space industry representatives

Makers Empire director of learning Sharon Morris said there were so many amazing projects on display.

“It's been so exciting to come around and talk to our future space experts about all the space problems they have solved,” she said.

“Congratulations to all the students, they have been developing some really clever skills through this project that they will be able to take with them for all their learning in the future."

Group two of Mount Beauty Primary School was selected for the Kids In Space Industry Award, while Tungamah Primary School was selected for the Kids In Space Peer Prize.

This innovative event empowered students to become confident creators, problem-solvers, and future innovators.