Nominations Open: Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2027
on 09/11/2026
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science recognise outstanding achievements in science, research, innovation and science teaching across Australia. The prizes include two dedicated awards for primary and secondary school science teachers who inspire students and encourage engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This is a great opportunity to...
Bringing South Australia's Fossil History to Life Through Music
on 05/11/2026
The Primary Schools Music Festival (PSMF) has a new set of songs for its 2027 choral program, based on the story of life. Local composer Glyn Lehmann has written a mini musical, Living the Dream, that takes students back 550 million years to the Ediacaran period, when the tiny Ikaria...
“They can’t be trusted” – Overcoming personal and social stigmas in a secondary school laboratory
on 02/11/2026
Written by Rhys Morgan. I want to take you back to your first year of teaching. Do you remember your first practical lesson? Did it work? Were you worried about behaviour, safety, or whether the whole thing might fall apart? Those are exactly the questions I’ve been asking myself this...
Your Early Career Teacher Membership Guide
on 02/11/2026
Now that you’ve joined, here’s how to make the most of your SASTA membership. You’re In and You Belong Welcome to your professional home for science teaching in South Australia! As an early career teacher, you’re juggling new classrooms, new curriculum, and a steep learning curve. But you don’t have...
Your Membership Guide for Science Leaders
on 02/11/2026
Now that you’ve joined (or renewed), here’s how to make the most of your SASTA membership as a science education leader. You’re In and You’re Essential As an experienced teacher, faculty coordinator or aspiring leader, you play a pivotal role in shaping science education in South Australia. You’ve likely been...