SA Curriculum for Public Education : Digging deeper
on 27/06/2025
Date: Wednesday 16th July Time: 8.30am registration for an 8:45am start- 1:00pm Where: Education Development Centre, 4 Milner Street, Hindmarsh COST: $25 to assist in covering morning tea and venue costs. All other costs generously donated by Educators SA Register Here: https://events.humanitix.com/south-australian-curriculum-for-public-education-digging-deeper Are you exploring the new SA Curriculum prototypes...
Teachers Registration Board Service Award – Nominations Now Open
on 25/06/2025
Nominate an outstanding long-serving teacher for this prestigious recognition. The Teachers Registration Board Service Award celebrates the contributions of South Australian educators with 20+ years of teaching service who have significantly impacted student learning and the teaching profession. Who can be nominated? Teachers with over 20 years of service Nominations...
Seasonal Variations in Australian Vineyards (Years 7–8)
on 25/06/2025
Subjects: Science, Design & Technologies Resource Type: Lesson Plans, Modelling Tasks, Student Worksheets, Teacher Guide, PDF Poster Curriculum Links: AC9TDE8K01, AC9TDE8K02, AC9TDE8K04, AC9S7I04, AC9S8I04 Produced by: PIEFA & Wine Australia Explore the science and sustainability of Australia’s wine industry with this two-lesson resource developed for Year 7–8 students. Through hands-on...
2025 National Science Week Activities
on 25/06/2025
What do you have planned for National Science Week this year? Check out some of the great activities we've come across (we will continue to update this in the lead up to National Science Week). Let us know what you have planned to feature on our National Science Week round-up...
Playful: Learning through Games (Teacher PD)
on 17/06/2025
Date: Thursday 17 July 2025 Time: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm Location: Goodman Lecture Theatre, Goodman Building, Hackney Road, Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Cost: $40–$45 (includes lunch) Duration: 6.5 hours Register: Playful Learning PD Registration Join the History Trust of South Australia, Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium, and Zoos...
SA Kids Blast Off: Local Students Launch Experiments into Space
on 16/06/2025
This late June marks a historic moment for student innovation and space education as Robinson Aerospace Systems prepares to launch their first satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket. What makes this launch truly special? The satellite carries experiments designed and built by school students from seven different countries around the globe....
A New Coordinator's Perspective
on 10/06/2025
We asked Gaby, primary science specialist at Enfield Primary School, about her experience being a new coordinator for the Oliphant Science Awards in 2024. I became a primary science teacher specialist in 2024 entered my 5/6 students for the first time in the Oliphant Science Awards. From going to Science...
Science Active School - East Marden Primary School
on 06/06/2025
Years awarded: 2025 What Makes East Marden Primary School a Science Active School SASTA Member on staff Participate in the Oliphant Science Awards Had an article printed in SASTA publications Being a Science Active School represents a commitment to fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and discovery in science. Our...
SACOME STEM Digital Technology Program
on 03/06/2025
Looking for a STEM Digital Technology Program that spans Reception to Year 10? In Term 2, 2024, SACOME piloted a STEM Digital Technology Program. Originally developed by CME in Western Australia, it was tested in six CESA schools. The feedback was excellent. 100% of participating school leaders endorsed the program. ...
Physics Skills Enhancement Microcredential course for teachers
on 03/06/2025
Flinders University is running a Physics Skills Enhancement Microcredential course for teachers. The course is open to everyone with or without a physics background. For the next intake, starting 25 August 2025, STEM Enrichment Academy is delighted to offer 35 fee waiver places to registered teachers. The course is online...
Science Active School - Caritas College
on 02/06/2025
Years awarded: 2025 What Makes Caritas College a Science Active School SASTA Members Participating in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff volunteering to judge in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff member attendance at the SASTA annual conference. Had an article printed in SASTA publications Hear from Science teacher, Christine Kemp, about ...