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Positions Vacant
Posted by SASTA
on 06/12/2023
Please see below the details of vacant science teaching positions we've been provided with: You can also visit the following websites for a list of all teaching positions available. Department for Education Catholic Education South Australia Association of Independent Schools of South Australia If your school is currently advertising a...
RACI Crystal Growing Competition Winners
Posted by Oliphant Science Awards
on 05/12/2023

This year, all winning and highly commended entries in Crystal Investigation from the Oliphant Science Awards were entered into the National RACI Crystal Growing Competition. We are excited to announce a number of winners from the competition this year! K-2 1st - Remy Durham, Annesley Junior School 2nd - Clara...
Agricultural Science at Westminster School
Posted by SASTA
on 14/11/2023

Westminster School have defined a new vision for Sturt Grove Farm that teaches students the importance of sustainable agriculture. As we upgrade our Farm and Agricultural learning facilities, we are emphasising the indispensability of scientific expertise in all agricultural enterprises. The essence of agriculture is deeply intertwined with science—it’s the...
National Association of Agriculture Educators National Conference
Posted by SASTA
on 10/11/2023

7 - 11 January 2024 Victor Harbor Convention Centre Agricultural educators are invited to National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference 'Think global, act local' presented by the Agricultural Teachers Association of South Australia (ATASA). Hosted at the Victor Harbor Convention Centre (formally McCracken Country Club) you will be right in...
CSIRO's "Adult Future Shapers"
Posted by SASTA
on 10/11/2023

CSIRO calls for educators to be recognised It’s been a busy year helping young people. CSIRO, the National Science Agency, is calling for educators of Year 5-10 students to be recognised as ‘Adult Future Shapers’. Help design your own prize to supercharge your skillset or support young people to go...
SA Health Colouring In and Poster Competitions
Posted by SASTA
on 19/10/2023

SA Health is running colouring in and poster competitions for primary school aged children to recognise Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (18-24 November) this year. The competitions are aimed at educating about the safe use of antimicrobials (antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic medications). South Australian schools of the winning children will...
The 2023 Mary Anning Art Prize
Posted by SASTA
on 17/10/2023
In 2020, at the height of the pandemic in Australia, and while searching for things to help rebuild my own creative Universe, I had an idea. What if there was a natural history art prize that required entrants to create a work of art that explored their local prehistoric story....
Bringing Back the Bandicoots to Frank Smith
Posted by SASTA
on 25/09/2023

Coromandel Valley Primary School students and their science teacher Sarah Todd recently entered the Oliphant Science Awards Citizen Science category and won the primary years category! You can view their Citizen Science entry here. And you can track their journey through the process so far through some media articles below. ...
The Cool Brain Hall of Fame
Posted by SASTA
on 14/09/2023
Can your child help us to make an animation series? Australian children with a learning difference are at elevated risk of victimisation in schools and experience high rates of mental health problems including depression and anxiety. In this study we will develop an animation series that explains common learning differences...
Science, Innovation and Empowerment: Saints Girls Illuminate National Science Week 2023
Posted by SASTA
on 11/09/2023

Inspired by Science Week, Saint Peter's Girls School was energised with scientific enthusiasm to explore, discover, and create, harnessing this year's theme, 'Innovation: Powering Future Industries.' From our youngest learners in mid-year reception to our seasoned senior school scientists, each student delved into hands-on activities, bringing to life the essence...
MentorEd SA
Posted by SASTA
on 17/08/2023

Educators SA has launched a new mentoring program MentorEd SA designed to support and connect educators in South Australia. They are looking for members who can volunteer as mentors to one or more graduate or early career teachers in Science. As a mentor, you can be based anywhere in SA,...
2023 Mobile Muster Schools Competition
Posted by SASTA
on 14/06/2023

Inspire Recycling Action with MobileMuster Educating the next generation of environmentally conscious consumers is one of MobileMuster’s core objectives. Since 2019, the annual competition seeks to educate students about the lifecycle of mobile phones and encourage them to use creative ways to motivate their local community to recycle old mobile...
Regenerative Futures Labs
Posted by SASTA
on 10/05/2023

Bring a ‘deep time’ perspective to your student’s learning. Imagine if students could ground their learning in Earth’s 4.5 billion year history, as they look to the future? What if students were able to bring consideration of ecological and cultural impact of their futures thinking, research, design and entrepreneurship? This...
Recreating Lost Worlds
Posted by SASTA
on 04/05/2023

CREATING THE ART OF PREHISTORIC SOUTH AUSTRALIA Sunday 4 June 2023 | State Library of South Australia Are you aged 5 to 12, and want to know how to paint a plesiosaur swimming through what is now the South Australian outback? Maybe you want to draw a sketch of a...
South Australian Titration Competition 2023
Posted by SASTA
on 11/04/2023

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) runs two titration competitions: Regional Titration Competitions for high school students, which feed into the Australian National Titration Competition and National Titration Challenge which is for teachers, science technicians and all those involved in the secondary or tertiary teaching of chemistry to students. The...
Deep Time Lab
Posted by SASTA
on 05/04/2023

Bring Earth’s 4.5 billion year journey to life as we look to the future Deep Time Labs enrich students' perspectives of their place in the world, and the wondrous adventure of being human - through connecting with Earth’s evolutionary time. Suitable for Years 3 - 6 and available as a...
Teaching Placements needed
Posted by SASTA
on 04/04/2023
The University of Adelaide is seeking teaching placements for their Bachelor and Master of Teaching pre-service teachers. Term 2 placement from 1/5/2023 – 2/6/2023 – 25 days – with 50% teaching workload in Psychology Term 3 placement from 28/8/2023 – 29/9/2023 = 25 days – with 80% teaching workload in...
Geoscience Pathways Project
Posted by SASTA
on 04/04/2023

Climate action has never been more important to young people. Geoscience Pathways Project provides free support to schools who would like to offer the SACE subject Earth and Environmental Science which explores all aspects of the climate crisis. Please contact Kelly Sharrad at ksharrad@gmail.com for more information.
Future Thinkers 2023
Posted by SASTA
on 04/04/2023

Future Thinkers 2023 is a futures-focused design thinking challenge that gives students the opportunity to solve real world problems using immersive learning.This year’s theme is ‘EcoRangers: Sustainability in Australia’. Students will be introduced to the use of immersive technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), coding, 3D modelling...
National survey for teachers about Academy Education Programs
Posted by SASTA
on 20/03/2023

Advisory firm ACIL Allen together with the Western Sydney University have been commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Education to evaluate the impact of three Australian Academy of Science education programs: Primary Connections, Science by Doing and reSolve: Maths by Inquiry. These education programs will have continued funding to...
Space Science at Hamilton Secondary College
Posted by SASTA
on 08/03/2023

Hamilton Secondary College has a Vision to be South Australia’s leader in Space Education and equip future generations with the passion, knowledge and skills to be innovative, entrepreneurial and globally competitive in the space sector workforce. With Australia’s aim to continue growing its space sector workforce to reach 30,000 direct...
Development for a Better Future Competition
Posted by SASTA
on 03/03/2023

For Australian school students in Years 9 and 10 WIN $1000 for your school! As part of our ACIAR-supported NextGen project to encourage the next generation into studies and careers to improve food and nutrition security, the Crawford Fund is offering a $1000 prize to the school of a student...
Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize
Posted by SASTA
on 28/02/2023
The 2023 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize will be awarded for a short (2-minute) film that communicates a scientific concept in an accessible and engaging way. Communicating scientific ideas and discoveries to the world is a tricky task. Each year, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (Julius Sumner Miller Fellow...
International Science School 2023 — it’s back, live and in -person!
Posted by SASTA
on 21/02/2023

The fully residential International Science School returns to the University of Sydney, July 2023. Join top science students from across Australia and around the world for two weeks of inspiring talks by world-renowned scientists, amazing visits to cutting-edge research facilities, loads of hands-on experiments and activities, and a packed program...
2023 SA Youth Environment Council (YEC)
Posted by SASTA
on 21/02/2023
Applications now open! South Australian students in Years 7 to 11 who are passionate about sustainability are invited to apply to be in the Youth Environment Council. If you know of a high school or any students who are interested in environmental issues, sustainability or youth voice, please pass on...
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