Professional Learning in the Riverland & Murraylands

Looking for Science & STEM Professional Learning in your region? There are fantastic upcoming workshops in the Riverland and Murraylands to help you connect with other educators and gain hands-on strategies to bring back to your classroom.



Riverland Science & STEM PL
Wednesday, 5 March
Barmera Primary School, SA
Details & Registration



Murraylands Science & STEM PL
Thursday, 13 March
Paiwalla Wetland, Burdett, SA
Details & Registration



These workshops are a great chance to build connections, exchange ideas, and bring fresh STEM activities into your classroom.

Science Assist Photo Competition

Science Assist subscribers, get your cameras ready! We’re looking for inspiring photos of students engaging in science and promoting safety—whether in the lab, outdoors, or the classroom. The winning entry will receive a free one-year Science Assist subscription, and selected photos may be featured on the ASTA website and in marketing materials. Entries close at 5 pm on Friday 28 March. Find details and consent forms at asta.edu.au and submit your photos to [email protected].

Australian Rover Challenge

27 - 28 March



Adelaide University would like to invite schools to the Australian Rover Challenge! Come and watch university students from across the globe battle it out in a full-scale Lunar mission, using semi-autonomous rovers that they have designed and built themselves. School groups will also have the opportunity to participate in a Robotics workshop and Roseworthy campus tour. To register, please fill out this form.

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 

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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

Credit Union SA - School Impact Program

Credit Union SA’s School Impact Program helps schools enhance student learning experiences and facilities—without the need for fundraising. School leadership teams can apply for funding to improve school facilities, support student wellbeing, or invest in educator development. The quick online application takes just 15 minutes!



Applications are now open and close on 4 July 2025. Visit creditunionsa.com.au/SIP for more information and to apply!

In-Centre Schools in Space Program

The Australian Space Discovery Centre offers free, exclusive In-Centre Schools in Space sessions for student groups.

In these experiential workshops, students can test their creative thinking, decision-making skills, and even construct a rocket.

Sessions are available throughout the school year and are tailored to various year levels. Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts. Find out more and book online.

A Global Treaty to Phase Out Fossil Fuels

Join human rights and environmental justice activist Dr Kumi Naidoo and historian of science Professor Naomi Oreskes in conversation with The Hon Mike Rann on the growing push for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Despite climate pledges, new coal, oil, and gas projects are still being approved. This event will explore how we can urgently transition away from fossil fuels. Join us on Tuesday 11 March at UniSA or via livestream. Register for this free event at unisa.edu.au.

Nominate a Young Future Shaper!

Do you know a student in Years 5-10 with an interest in STEM? Young Future Shapers is a free program designed to build confidence, spark curiosity, and open new opportunities. Selected students receive a personalised plan, attend virtual events, and choose from a STEM camp, local learning adventure, or a prize pack. We’re especially keen to support underrepresented students. Nominations close 16 March. Learn more and apply at Young Future Shapers.

Inspire the Next Generation with a Grassroots Grant

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants program funds projects that connect students with regional ecology and sustainability. Schools, early education providers, and childcare centres can apply for grants to support initiatives such as bush tucker gardens, wetland excursions, expert talks, and environmental projects. Funding is available in three tiers, with projects to be completed by 30 June 2026. Applications close 30 March 2025. Learn more and apply at www.landscape.sa.gov.au/mr.

Inspire Young Environmental Leaders!

The Young Environmental Leaders (YEL) Program empowers Year 5/6 students to become champions for the environment. Through hands-on learning and real-world projects, students gain the tools and confidence to make a difference in their schools and communities. The 2025 program kicks off in Term 1, with forums at Monarto Safari Park (1 April) and Loxton (3 April). Gather your keen students and get involved! Learn more here.

Ready to light a spark in your students in 2025? Australian Science Innovations presents:

The Big Science Competition is our 50 minute, mixed format online competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, open to students in Years 7 to 10 globally.

The Junior Science Olympiad is a science enrichment program for highly motivated students in Australian high schools in Years 7 to 10. It starts by sitting the JSO Exam, which covers biology, chemistry, Earth and environmental science, and physics.

The Australian Science Olympiads is a science enrichment program for highly motivated senior students in Australian high schools. The program covers four separate disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics. Students can sit one or more ASO Exams in any of the four disciplines offered.

Find out how you can challenge your students and enhance their science education: https://www.asi.edu.au/

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.