East Marden Primary School's Student-Led Biodiversity Projects
on 30/06/2025
Written by Carly Willamowski, Science Teacher at East Marden Primary School Improving our schools biodiversity was a goal that started with the concerns of our students. As a school that sits along the Karrawirra Parri (River Torrens), East Marden Primary school is surrounded by Gum trees. These trees host a...
Stay Tuned to Our Planet (STTOP) education program
on 30/06/2025
Are you looking for engaging and FREE Australian resources that align with the ACARA Sustainability Cross Curriculum Priority? The Stay Tuned to Our Planet (STTOP) education program uses the fast paced, entertaining STTOP videos to create more than 64 resources mapped to the Australian Curriculum for years 5-6 and 7-9. ...
Teachers Registration Board Service Award – Nominations Now Open
on 25/06/2025
Nominate an outstanding long-serving teacher for this prestigious recognition. The Teachers Registration Board Service Award celebrates the contributions of South Australian educators with 20+ years of teaching service who have significantly impacted student learning and the teaching profession. Who can be nominated? Teachers with over 20 years of service Nominations...
Seasonal Variations in Australian Vineyards (Years 7–8)
on 25/06/2025
Subjects: Science, Design & Technologies Resource Type: Lesson Plans, Modelling Tasks, Student Worksheets, Teacher Guide, PDF Poster Curriculum Links: AC9TDE8K01, AC9TDE8K02, AC9TDE8K04, AC9S7I04, AC9S8I04 Produced by: PIEFA & Wine Australia Explore the science and sustainability of Australia’s wine industry with this two-lesson resource developed for Year 7–8 students. Through hands-on...
2025 National Science Week Activities
on 25/06/2025
What do you have planned for National Science Week this year? Check out some of the great activities we've come across (we will continue to update this in the lead up to National Science Week). Let us know what you have planned to feature on our National Science Week round-up...
SA Kids Blast Off: Local Students Launch Experiments into Space
on 16/06/2025
This late June marks a historic moment for student innovation and space education as Robinson Aerospace Systems prepares to launch their first satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket. What makes this launch truly special? The satellite carries experiments designed and built by school students from seven different countries around the globe....
A New Coordinator's Perspective
on 10/06/2025
We asked Gaby, primary science specialist at Enfield Primary School, about her experience being a new coordinator for the Oliphant Science Awards in 2024. I became a primary science teacher specialist in 2024 entered my 5/6 students for the first time in the Oliphant Science Awards. From going to Science...
Science Active School - East Marden Primary School
on 06/06/2025
Years awarded: 2025 What Makes East Marden Primary School a Science Active School SASTA Member on staff Participate in the Oliphant Science Awards Had an article printed in SASTA publications Being a Science Active School represents a commitment to fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and discovery in science. Our...
SACOME STEM Digital Technology Program
on 03/06/2025
Looking for a STEM Digital Technology Program that spans Reception to Year 10? In Term 2, 2024, SACOME piloted a STEM Digital Technology Program. Originally developed by CME in Western Australia, it was tested in six CESA schools. The feedback was excellent. 100% of participating school leaders endorsed the program. ...
Physics Skills Enhancement Microcredential course for teachers
on 03/06/2025
Flinders University is running a Physics Skills Enhancement Microcredential course for teachers. The course is open to everyone with or without a physics background. For the next intake, starting 25 August 2025, STEM Enrichment Academy is delighted to offer 35 fee waiver places to registered teachers. The course is online...
Science Active School - Caritas College
on 02/06/2025
Years awarded: 2025 What Makes Caritas College a Science Active School SASTA Members Participating in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff volunteering to judge in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff member attendance at the SASTA annual conference. Had an article printed in SASTA publications Hear from Science teacher, Christine Kemp, about ...