Reference Groups
SASTA reference groups give direction to the SASTA Board for taking new initiatives in specific areas of SASTA operations.
You are encouraged to attend a meeting of one or more of these committees and help contribute your ideas in a friendly forum, or just come and listen.
Annual Conference
The Annual Conference and Exhibition held in April is SASTA's largest professional development activitiy and attracts approximately 160 delegates, 25 exhibitors and 50 keynote, cutting edge & workshop presenters.
Contact: Peter Donnelly, Convenor
National Science Week
The National Science Week committee assesses and awards applications from schools for grants for National Science Week activities.
Contact: Priscilla Martinus, Convenor
Professional Development
SASTA's major focus is on providing professional development opportunities for science teachers and laboratory officers. PD sessions are intended to give teachers and laboratory officers new ideas or new information, and keep them abreast of current trends and technologies, that they can take back into the classroom and laboratory. A Sub-Committee of this group organises the SASTA Annual Conference.
Contact: Peter Donnelly, Jane Wright, Convener Members
Membership
SASTA is committed to improving ways of delivering effective and relevant services to our members. If you have any ideas of what you would like from your membership that we are not already providing or can suggest improvements we would love to hear from you.
Contact: Katrina Elliott, Convenor
Communications
This reference group deals mainly with the SASTA Newsletter, SASTA Journal and website. People interested writing articles or who can source articles from others are encouraged to contribute to this reference group.
Contact: John Glistak, Convenor
Awards
Oversees the many awards handed out by SASTA such as the Credit Union SA Outstanding Teacher Awards and Helen Castle Memorial Scholarship.
Contact: Chris Jordison Convenor
Oliphant Science Awards
Organises the annual Oliphant Science Awards student science competition.
Contact: Anne Langsford & David LeCornu, Convenor Members