Schools
Do you want your students to discover more about the curious and creative world around them? Join us at our FOBI Schools Day on the Friday 22 August - it is the place to be to get their questions answered.
With 30+ exhibitors, your students will immerse themselves in the wonderful world of science through hands-on activities; explore sustainability initiatives for a better world; and find out how Tasmanians contribute to the advancement of society and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
If you'd like to be kept up to date with FOBI information about schools day, please register for updates.
Sessions
Three sessions are available for schools at FoBI Schools Day:
- 9.15am – 10.45am
- 11.00am – 12.30pm
- 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Sessions will be 90-minutes in length, of which the first hour will comprise scheduled activities. Students will participate in three activities, and will then have the opportunity to explore the festival at their own pace. Session will comprise students from Grade 3 through to Year 12.
Schedules for your students will be available early in Term 3, along with traffic management plans for schools arriving/departing via bus.
On arrival
On arrival confirmed schools will be briefed by a festival guide. Please ensure you arrive 20 minutes prior to the commencement of your session to allow time for the briefing and to familiarise yourself with the festival layout. We ask that you bring a printed copy of your schedule and the schools day sitemap for every supervising adult.
School bags will not be admitted into the venue.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Festival of Bright Ideas 2025.
