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February 2025

Term 1 is in full swing—two weeks down, just over eight to go! We hope you had a chance to recharge over the holidays and wish you all the best for a fantastic start to the year.



If you haven't had a chance to renew your SASTA membership for 2025 yet, visit the website here. ​We'd love to have you as a part of our science community again this year!

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February Events

March Events

SASTA Events Calendar
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December / January Blog Posts

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SASTA AGM & Call for Board Nominations

The 2025 Annual General Meeting of members of the South Australia Science Teachers Association Inc. will be held on Tuesday 15 April.



All members of SASTA are hereby notified of a call for nominations for 3 positions on the SASTA Board. If you are interested or would like more information please visit the 'Board Elections' section in the Members Area of the website. 

2025 SASTA Awards

SASTA proudly celebrates the incredible teachers in our science community!



Do you know a colleague who inspires others or serves as a role model? Or would you like to share your own achievements? Now is your chance!



Nominations are free, and a range of awards are available exclusively for SASTA members. Learn more about the awards, past winners, and how to nominate yourself or a colleague here

Professional Learning

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Call for Workshops close Wednesday 12 February!

2025 SASTA Annual Conference

We're still looking for workshop presenters!



The 2025 SASTA Annual Conference theme, "Decoding Science," invites educators to uncover the tools and techniques that make scientific principles accessible, understandable, and engaging for students at all levels. Find out more here. 

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Teachers New to Stage 1 & 2 Science

These workshops provide an overview, and guidance offered for planning, assessment and task design. 

  • Chemistry - 14 February
  • Psychology & Nutrition - 21 February
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MEMBERS FREE Webinars

Tips for increasing engagement and safety in Science - Wednesday 19 February

In this workshop I will discuss and model strategies for gaining students’ attention, managing student movement, asking whole class questions and group work.



Utilising the School Environment for Learning in Science - Wednesday 5 March

Learn how to bring science to life by exploring the school environment—whether it’s using pulleys on the playground, engaging students in citizen science with binoculars and ID charts, or embedding Indigenous perspectives into a nature play space.

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    Monday 3 March

    SHE Task Workshop

    This workshop is aimed at people who want to further their skills in setting, assessment and providing feedback on the SHE task. It also will cover the writing and marking of SHE questions for tests and examinations. There will be time to examine your own students’ work and participate in cross-moderation and marking of drafts.

    Register for Professional Learning

    Oliphant Science Awards

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    Monday 17 February

    The 2025 Information Booklet is available and can be downloaded here.

    Navigating the Oliphant Science Awards in your School Webinar

    Looking for more information about getting your school involved in The Oliphant Science Awards?SASTA will be holding a FREE Webinar for teachers and school representatives interested in becoming School Coordinators for the 2025 Oliphant Science Awards.

    

    This session will give you a chance to hear from the competition organisers, head judges and a panel of experienced school coordinators. Register here.

    Resources

    For all resources available from SASTA visit the website.

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    Pre-order now

    SASTA Study Guides are the complete resource for students preparing for Stage 2 SACE exams. These guides include questions with worked solutions covering each topic of the Subject Outline and address all sections of the exam. Pre-order online now. 

    SASTA Stage 1 & 2 Workbooks -
    3rd Edition

    Find out more

    The Third Edition of the popular SASTA Stage 1 & 2 Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Workbooks sets students on the path to success in their studies of these subjects through its clear and engaging narrative, innovative use of art and photos, and superior contextual questions that enhance teaching and learning.

    Order your copy online - Stage 1 | Stage 2

    Contributions from the science community

    Teacher Scholarships to PIEFA Conference!

    Cotton Australia is offering scholarships to support two (2) early career teachers with a passion for learning, who are interested in exposure to the Australian cotton industry and who want to attend the full PIEFA Conference in Canberra on 19-20 May 2025. Applications close 28 March 

    APPLY NOW

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    Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems

    Do you know an inspiring project led by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, team or community group solving a challenge through the practice of Australian Indigenous knowledge systems? Nominate them now for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.

    

    The Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems recognises the contribution of Australian Indigenous peoples’ knowledge systems to science, our nation and humanity. It recognises solving a significant challenge through the practice and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems.

    

    Nominations are open until 18 March 2025 at 5:00pm AEDT. Find out more by visiting industry.gov.au/PMPrizes

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    New Free Resources from From Paddock to Plate!

    From Paddock to Plate has launched a brand-new website with over 100 FREE resources for teachers! Explore the Resources Map to see everything in one place, plus complimentary Curriculum Guides for every state and territory, covering 10+ subjects.

    Also free:

    • A 15-hour Primary Course with a full Teaching Plan
    • A Year 10 Elective with all required resources
    • Improved search functionality & streamlined subscriptions (no auto-renewal!)

      Visit www.frompaddocktoplate.com.au to explore the new features.

      International Day of Women & Girls in Science - Q&A Panel

      To celebrate the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science the University of Adelaide in Collaboration with University of Technology Sydney and RMIT University are hosting an online Q and A panel. 

      

      The panel will include 3 women at different stages of their STEM career, including an undergraduate student, a post-grad research student and an early career industry member. Whilst all our panellists will be women, all gendered students are welcome to attend the panel.

      

      We invite you to register to attend this online panel with the below details:

      Date: Tuesday 11th February 2025

      Time: 12:30pm ACDT (1pm AEST)

      Location: Online via zoom

      Register HERE

      Matthew Flinders & Bungaree: An Untold Story of Exploration and Legacy

      Discover the remarkable legacy of explorer Matthew Flinders and his collaborator, Bungaree, at the "Matthew Flinders: Fearless in life, love, and tragedy" exhibition. Hosted by Flinders University in partnership with the History Trust of South Australia, this exhibition features Flinders' original coffin plate, personal artefacts, and tributes to Bungaree's invaluable contributions. Join us at Flinders University City Campus from January 13 to February 14, 2025. Admission is free. For more details and to register for floor talks, visit Flinders University Museum of Art's website.

      Explore the 2025 Kids & Schools Fringe Guide

      Get your markers and post-it notes out to circle all of the incredible shows you could see with your class or family in the 2025 Kids & Schools Guide.

      

      Flick between the Schools Program in one half of the guide, and the Kids & Family genre in the other. Inside you’ll also find a handy calendar to help you plan your season at a glance! Check it out here. 

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