Celebrating Science Education in South Australia: SASTA’s 2025 Highlights
As we reflect on 2025, it’s clear this has been another meaningful year for the South Australian science education community.
From conferences and professional learning workshops to celebrating outstanding educators and sharing stories across our digital platforms, SASTA continued to support teachers in bringing science to life for students across the state.
Together with our members, partners and volunteers, we created opportunities for educators to connect, learn and inspire the next generation of curious thinkers.
Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from the year.
Top Social Media Moment
Our most engaging social media post of the year celebrated one of the many educators making a powerful impact in science education.
Sarah Todd, from Coromandel Valley Primary School, received the 2025 SASTA Honour Award at the World Teachers’ Day celebration.
From leading biodiversity projects to launching coding challenges with her students, Sarah brings science learning to life both inside and outside the classroom. Her work reminds us of the power of curiosity, creativity and connection to Country in science education.
View the original post here
Membership Snapshot
SASTA’s membership continues to reflect a strong and supportive network of educators and organisations committed to advancing science education in South Australia.
Total Members: 1,743
Personal Members: 169
Early Career Teachers: 89
School Members: 149
Corporate Members: 1,485
Each member plays an important role in strengthening the science education community and supporting collaboration across schools and organisations.
Marketing & Communications
Throughout 2025, SASTA shared news, resources and stories from across the science education community through our publications and online platforms.
56 blog posts
11 e-news editions
4 newsletters
2 journal editions
Across social media we continued to connect with educators and highlight opportunities for professional learning:
Facebook: 235 posts
Instagram: 211 posts
LinkedIn: 196 posts
These channels help keep our community informed, inspired and connected throughout the year.
Events & Professional Learning
Professional learning remains at the heart of SASTA’s work. In 2025, educators came together through conferences, workshops and webinars to explore new ideas, share practice and strengthen professional networks.
Across the year we hosted 38 events, including:
4 Conferences
21 Workshops
11 Webinars
8 Member Events
These events provided valuable opportunities for teachers to learn from experts, collaborate with peers and bring new ideas back into their classrooms.
Celebrating Excellence in Science Education
Recognising outstanding educators is an important part of SASTA’s mission. Each year we celebrate individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to science teaching, leadership and service to the profession.
Credit Union SA / SASTA Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of Science Award
Matthew Little
Helen Castle Memorial Scholarship
Nicole Blackwell
Felicia Harding
SASTA Honour Award
Sarah Todd
SASTA Volunteer Awards
Rachel Pillar
Kathleen Best
SASTA Honorary Life Membership
Peter Turnbull
These awards recognise the passion, leadership and commitment that continue to shape science education across South Australia.
Thank You
Whether you attended an event, contributed to a conference, shared resources or supported a colleague, you helped make 2025 a year of connection and growth for SASTA.
Together we continue to strengthen the science education community and inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators and critical thinkers.
We look forward to everything we’ll achieve together in 2026.