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Les petits jardiniers de Highgate School
Posted by SASTA
on 21/09/2026
(Highgate School’s Little Gardeners) by Laureline Martin, Reception (FBBP) Teacher At Highgate School, we aim to have a transdisciplinary approach as part of our IB programme. In our French Bilingual Binational Programme, the French language is also included in all learning areas. In Term 2 for our Reception classes, our...
Term 4 Questacon Engineering is Elementary Workshops
Posted by SASTA
on 17/09/2026
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and to inspire students through STEM? Apply now to participate in the Term 4 FREE Engineering is Elementary professional learning workshops! Questacon are bringing their unit of work 'Now You're Cooking: Designing Solar Ovens' to South Australia. Christie...
Adelaide Fringe Teachers Info Night
Posted by SASTA
on 16/09/2026
When: Thursday 29 October 2026 Time: 4:30pm arrival, for 5:00pm start Where: The Rob Roy, 106 Halifax St, Adelaide If you’re thinking about bringing your students to Adelaide Fringe in 2027, come along to the Teachers Info Night and get an early look at what’s in store for the 2027...
Nature + Tech Experiences: Taking Digital Learning Outdoors PD
Posted by SASTA
on 15/09/2026
Date: Wednesday 21 October (Term 4, Week 2) Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm Location: Hills Christian Community School, Verdun What happens when technology gets students off screens and into nature? Join Colleen O’Rourke, Leader of Digital Innovation and F–10 Digital Technologies Specialist Teacher at Hills Christian Community School, for a practical,...
National Science Week 2027 Grants Now Open
Posted by SASTA
on 15/09/2026
Have an idea for a science engagement activity? Applications are now open for the National Science Week 2027 Public Event Grants, with funding of $5,000 to $20,000 available for individuals and organisations to deliver events and activities during the 30th anniversary of National Science Week. Projects can include workshops, festivals,...
Help Shape National Science Week in South Australia
Posted by SASTA
on 15/09/2026
Are you passionate about STEM, experienced in events or communications, or passionate about sharing and celebrating First Nations knowledges and perspectives in science? We'd love to hear from you. The South Australian National Science Week Coordinating Committee is seeking enthusiastic people from diverse backgrounds to help guide and grow the...
STEM Birds Australian Coding Competition 2027
Posted by SASTA
on 14/09/2026
STEM Birds are excited to launch the STEM Birds Australian Coding Competition 2027, a FREE nationwide competition for students aged 5–15 years. This year’s theme is: Code, Create & Protect – Australian Endangered Species The competition encourages students to use coding, animation, game design, 3D design, and programming to raise...
Australian Association for Environmental Education SA Forum & AGM
Posted by SASTA
on 14/09/2026
The Australian Association for Environmental Education SA Chapter are holding their Annual Forum and AGM on Saturday 31st October. Join them for: Marine Discovery Centre tour and overview of programs Coastal walk with discussion about marine stewardship, bird flu, maring resrouces and programs for schools and communities. Includes 6 hours...
Teach our next astronaut
Posted by SASTA
on 14/09/2026
When: 4pm to 7pm, Thursday 15 October 2026 Where: Orbis, Hindmarsh Who: Early Career and pre-service teachers interested in STEM learning areas Be inspire to teach STEM in primary and secondary, and the impact that great science, technology and mathematics teachers can have on learners. Hear from Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australian...
All in: Culture, curiosity and the future of STEM
Posted by SASTA
on 09/09/2026
by Denise Rule, Manager STEM Programs, Department for Education What happens when hundreds of Aboriginal young people come together for two days to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics? There is plenty of noise, energy and curiosity, but there is also something much more important happening. The 2026 STEM Aboriginal...
From the Flinders Ranges to the Classroom: My Ediacara Experience
Posted by SASTA
on 07/09/2026
by Dr. Jatinder Banvet, Mark Oliphant College My recent Ediacara Teachers' Trip Experience in the Flinders Ranges was an inspiring opportunity to step into one of the most remarkable chapters of Earth’s history, in the very landscape where its evidence has been preserved for more than half a billion years....
Einstein-First: Modernising the Current School Science Curriculum
Posted by SASTA
on 07/09/2026
Einstein-First is a research-informed program that introduces modern science in ways that are relevant, engaging and help students understand the world around them through hands-on activities. The program begins in Year 3 and progresses through to Year 10. Through interactive activities, models, role-plays and inquiry-based learning, students explore concepts such...
ecoFuturists podcast - Environment Institute
Posted by SASTA
on 07/09/2026
The Adelaide University Enviornment Institute are launching their new ecoFuturists podcast! Hosted by Environment Institute Director, Professor Andy Lowe, ecoFuturists is more than just a conversation: it’s a platform for conversation, bringing together people with fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and a shared commitment to a sustainable tomorrow. This year, the...
Bringing bird flu into the science classroom
Posted by SASTA
on 01/09/2026
Bird flu is an evolving issue that connects science with broader environmental, social and economic considerations. It also provides an opportunity for students to explore how scientific knowledge can help us understand and respond to real-world issues. The Bird Flu Prompt Questions for Educators, developed by Bruce Baker (2026) for...
Science Week at St Mary's College: Women in STEM Breakfast
Posted by SASTA
on 31/08/2026
St Mary's College's Science Week activities culminated with our annual Women in STEM Breakfast on Friday 21 August. Supported by a National Science Week Grant, the event brought together more than 100 guests, including students, staff, parents, old scholars, and STEM industry representatives. We were also delighted to welcome the...
Seeds of Science: STEM Takes Centre Stage at Rivergum
Posted by SASTA
on 31/08/2026
by Liesel Joosten, Teacher, Rivergum Christian College Science was the hero at our STEM Showcase for Science Week. Highlighting our students' work—particularly in biology—over the last semester. Following this year's National Science Week theme, 'Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All', the students presented everything from grass-head “people “made by...
Seeds, Satellites and Science at Torrens Valley Christian School
Posted by SASTA
on 31/08/2026
by Merize Philpott, Laboratory Manager, Torrens Valley Christian School National Science Week 2026 was a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate the incredible world God has created. With this year’s theme, “Seeds of Science – Nurturing Knowledge for All,” our Year 7 students explored seed...
Seeds of Curiosity: Growing a Culture of Science at Flaxmill School P–6
Posted by SASTA
on 31/08/2026
by Chloe Heffernan, STEM Coordinator, Flaxmill School P-6 At Flaxmill School P–6, National Science Week 2026 became an opportunity to transform our school into a place of mystery, investigation and discovery. Inspired by the theme “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All,” our Seeds of Curiosity mission invited students from...
Plants for Space Cosmic Crops Term 4 PL
Posted by SASTA
on 31/08/2026
Teachers and students — step into the role of space-bound scientists and engineers with Plants for Space and join the dynamic three-part program to help design life beyond Earth. Comic Crops is a curriculum-linked STEM learning program connecting classrooms with cutting-edge research into how plants can sustain life beyond Earth....
A Spectacular Science Week at East Marden Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 31/08/2026
Science week at East Marden Primary school is always a fantastic week and 2026 was no exception! We started our science week with an incursion led by Grahame Denton and his Amazing Bubble show! Students learned about surface tension, opacity and were blown away by the amazing displays including putting...
Growing Curiosity Through Science at Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Posted by SASTA
on 31/08/2026
National Science Week provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate curiosity and inquiry at Immaculate Heart of Mary School through a whole-school Growing Project, supported by a generous grant from ASTA. Although our celebration culminated during National Science Week, the project began several weeks earlier so students could experience the complete...
Seymour College National Science Week: Seeds of life and the Ediacaran
Posted by SASTA
on 31/08/2026
by Trevor Stephenson, Middle Years Science Teacher, Seymour College The Ediacaran fossils of the Flinders Ranges are the oldest examples of complex life on our planet. They are also the most diverse. Even though they were not related to human evolution, their place at the very dawn of animal life,...
Our Big Backyard – Authentic Learning in Action at Riverdale Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 28/08/2026
Written by Melissa McDonald, Acting Prinicipal, Riverdale Primary School Learning has the greatest impact when students can see its purpose, share it with others and make connections beyond the classroom. Our National Science Week Our Big Backyard Little Para Guided Walk was a wonderful example of this in action. On...
Science Week sparks a continuing spirit of inquiry at Barmera Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 27/08/2026
At Barmera Primary School, National Science Week was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate curiosity, practical investigation and the excitement of discovery. In the Yellow Unit, students worked alongside Mr Pearce on a range of engaging scientific experiences that connected classroom learning with the world around them. This enthusiasm was evident...
Kids In Space 2027 Education Program
Posted by SASTA
on 27/08/2026
Primary schools across Australia are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s Kids in Space 2027 program. This program encourages students to engage with the nation’s growing space ecosystem, introduce them to space technology and jobs within the space industry and spark their interest...
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