Science Active School - Immanuel College

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on 18/02/2026

Years awarded: 2024 & 2025 What makes Immanuel 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. Immanuel College is honoured to be recognised as a SASTA Science Active...

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Students Soar with Fleet Space’s LaunchBox Program

Posted by SASTA

on 16/02/2026

Years 7 and 8 students at Mary MacKillop College reached for the stars during an exciting two-day LaunchBox program run in partnership with Fleet Space on December 1 and 2. This immersive experience, funded through the Australian Government’s Schools Pathways Program, gave students an authentic taste of the space industry...

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Murraylands and Riverland March Professional Development Opportunities

Posted by SASTA

on 16/02/2026

RIVERLAND Term 1 Teacher PD - Murtho Flats wetland tour Thursday 12 March, 4pm-7.45pm Wilkadene, Murtho Flats wetland Meet landholder and bird enthusiast Peter Freeman and tour the Murtho Flats wetland, a very special place for birds and other species like the southern bell frog. Learn about teaching resources available...

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Funding hands-on environmental learning through Grassroots Grants

Posted by SASTA

on 16/02/2026

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants program supports education-focused projects that help students and communities connect with their local environment. Schools, early education providers and childcare centres are encouraged to apply for funding to support projects that build environmental knowledge, stewardship and care for local landscapes. Grassroots Grants...

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2026 Early STEM Education Awards – Nominations Open

Posted by SASTA

on 13/02/2026

Key dates: Nominations open: 1 March Nominations close: 31 May Now in its fifth year, Early STEM Education Awards are the only awards in Australia dedicated to recognising STEM excellence in early childhood education. They shine a spotlight on educators and services that embed curiosity, investigation and STEM thinking into...

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