The Science Active School Program is an initiative by SASTA to recognise and promote schools that show a high level of engagement in science education.
Teachers have a unique capacity to promote excitement about science and impact student outcomes. This award recognises the dedication, innovation, and engagement of teaching staff with Science Education. Science Active Schools support and encourage the professional learning of their Science Educators through their involvement with, and support of, SASTA.
Schools can apply to be recognised as a Science Active School here.
Schools who show active involvement with science education by being members of SASTA and by being involved in other science engagement activities receive:
- A certificate to display at school
- The right to display the current year’s Science Active logo in school promotional materials, such as website, newsletter, and email footer.
- The school listed on the SASTA website as a recognised Science Active school
The award is based on criteria published below. Schools need to have met the criteria during the previous school year.
Examples of the criteria that would contribute to a school’s standing include (but are not limited to):
- School currently holds SASTA Corporate membership
- At least one SASTA Personal Member on staff
- Attendance at a state/national event e.g., Annual, STEM, ECT, Psychology conferences or workshops.
- Presentation at a SASTA or ASTA State/National conference or workshop
- Participation in Oliphant Science Awards Judging
- Students from your school have submitted entries to Oliphant Science Awards or Mary Anning Art Prize.
- Have had a submission printed in the SASTA Journal, blog or newsletter
- SASTA Board or committee participation
Find out more about our Science Active Schools!
Science Active School - St Peter's Girls' School
Posted by SASTA on 26 Jun 2024
St Peter's Girl's School became a Science Active School in 2024 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. SASTA Members Participating in the Oliphant... more...
Science Active School - Annesley Junior School
Posted by SASTA on 20 May 2024
Annesley Junior School became a Science Active School in 2024 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. Science at Annesley Junior School Annesley Junior... more...
Science Active School - Kangaroo Island Community Education
Posted by SASTA on 6 May 2024
Kangaroo Island Community Education became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. SASTA Corporate member Participate in the... more...
Science Active School - Trinity Gardens School
Posted by SASTA on 22 Apr 2024
Trinity Gardens School became a Science Active School in 2024 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. SASTA Corporate membership Participate in the Oliphant... more...
Science Active School - Clarendon Primary School
Posted by SASTA on 1 Apr 2024
Clarendon Primary School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Clarendon Primary... more...
Science Active School - Australian Science and Mathematics School
Posted by SASTA on 18 Mar 2024
The Australian Science and Mathematics School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active... more...
Science Active School - Westminster School
Posted by SASTA on 4 Mar 2024
Westminster School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Westminster School have... more...
Science Active School - Stirling East Primary School
Posted by SASTA on 19 Feb 2024
Stirling East Primary School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Stirling... more...
Science Active School - Coromandel Valley Primary School
Posted by SASTA on 5 Feb 2024
Coromandel Valley Primary School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Coromandel... more...