Reflecting on a Year of Impact, Innovation and Community
As we wrap up 2024, we're proud to celebrate a year that brought our science education community together in exciting and meaningful ways. From professional learning opportunities across South Australia to new partnerships and member milestones, 2024 has been a standout year for SASTA.
Here's a snapshot of what we achieved together:
Top Social Media Moment
Our most engaged post of the year spotlighted a brand-new opportunity:
9 Teacher Scholarships to explore the ancient landscape of the Flinders Ranges through a partnership with the Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation.
This professional learning experience connected educators with expert-led fieldwork in one of Australia’s most significant scientific regions.
Membership Snapshot
Our growing membership reflects a strong and vibrant community of science educators:
- Total Members: 1,699
- Personal Members: 172
- Early Career Teachers: 101
- School Members: 140
- Corporate Members: 1,426
Thank you to every teacher, school, and organisation that continues to support science learning in SA classrooms.
Marketing & Communications
In 2024, we prioritised meaningful engagement with our community:
- 51 Blog posts
- 11 e-news editions
- 4 Newsletters
- 2 Journals
- Social Media:
- Facebook: 250 posts
- Instagram: 225 posts
- X (Twitter): 208 posts
Events & Professional Learning
We hosted 37 events—providing hands-on learning, knowledge sharing, and connection:
- 4 Conferences
- 22 Workshops
- 9 Webinars
- 8 Member Events
Your participation and feedback have shaped our professional learning programs for 2025 and beyond.
Our Partners
SASTA’s work is strengthened through collaboration. We’re grateful to our partners across education, industry and science communication, including:
Credit Union SA, Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation, Inspiring SA, Science Alive!, Premier’s Reading Challenge, and many more.
Celebrating Excellence in Science Education
This year, we proudly recognised outstanding contributions through our annual awards:
- Credit Union SA / SASTA Outstanding Contribution Award
Lara Lang & Miriam Doull - Helen Castle Memorial Scholarship
Christine Kemp - SASTA Honour Awards
Jarrod Johnson & Jane Hosking - 2024 Outstanding Contribution to Regional Educators
South Australian Science Teachers Association
Thank You
Whether you attended a webinar, shared a resource, or supported a colleague—you’ve helped us make 2024 a year of growth and celebration. We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in 2025.
Looking for past highlights? This page will grow into a digital archive of SASTA’s yearly reflections—check back next December.