Murray’s Mission – Big Adventure. Big River. Big Responsibility.
on 30/10/2025
Murray’s Mission is a fun, educational video series for young learners (ages 3–8 / R–Y2) that inspires a love for the River Murray through music, storytelling and nature-based learning. The free series includes: A story time video with Lucy Rasheed and animated characters Catchy music videos for singing and dancing...
Turtle Nest Surveys – Help Protect South Australia’s Freshwater Turtles
on 30/10/2025
It’s turtle nesting season, and your help is needed to identify nesting hotspots along the River Murray to guide future conservation action. Teachers and educators are invited to take part in these hands-on field sessions, learning to identify turtle nests, record data using the TurtleSAT app, and explore how turtle...
Your Membership Guide for Country Members
on 29/10/2025
Here’s how to make the most of your SASTA membership as a regional or remote teacher. You’re Part of the Community, Wherever You Are Being a science teacher in a country or regional school often means fewer local colleagues, limited access to PD and long distances to events. SASTA exists...
Your Guide as a School Associate Member
on 29/10/2025
You’ve been added to your school’s membership. Here’s how to make the most of it. You’re In. Now Make It Yours. You’re now a Corporate (School) Associate Member of SASTA. That means you have access to professional learning, science education resources and a community of teachers across South Australia, all...
Your Membership Guide for Middle Career Teachers
29/10/2025
You’ve been teaching for a while. Here’s how to get even more out of your SASTA membership. You’re In and You Matter As a middle career teacher, you’ve already built skills, routines and classroom confidence. You might be mentoring others, refining your subject expertise or thinking about what comes next....
Your Early Career Teacher Membership Guide
on 28/10/2025
Now that you’ve joined, here’s how to make the most of your SASTA membership. You’re In and You Belong Welcome to your professional home for science teaching in South Australia! As an early career teacher, you’re juggling new classrooms, new curriculum, and a steep learning curve. But you don’t have...
Your Membership Guide for Science Leaders
on 28/10/2025
Now that you’ve joined (or renewed), here’s how to make the most of your SASTA membership as a science education leader. You’re In and You’re Essential As an experienced teacher, faculty coordinator or aspiring leader, you play a pivotal role in shaping science education in South Australia. You’ve likely been...
Your Membership Guide for Student Members
on 28/10/2025
You’ve joined SASTA. Here’s how to make the most of your membership as you prepare for your first classroom. As a pre-service teacher, you’re balancing coursework, placements and big questions about what kind of teacher you want to be. SASTA is here to support you from the very start —...
Spotlight on Science Champions: Kathleen Best – 2025 Volunteer Award Recipient
on 27/10/2025
Clarendon Primary School’s Kathleen Best is a passionate educator whose long-standing commitment to science education and the Oliphant Science Awards has inspired both students and colleagues alike. In 2025, she was honoured with a SASTA Volunteer Award for her outstanding contributions to the science education community. “It makes me proud...
Spotlight on Science Champions: Rachel Pillar – 2025 Volunteer Award Recipient
on 20/10/2025
Kangaroo Island Community Education’s Rachel Pillar is not only an inspiring science educator but also a passionate volunteer whose contributions to the Oliphant Science Awards have left a lasting impact. This year, she was recognised with a SASTA Volunteer Award for her commitment, innovation, and dedication to fostering student engagement...
2026 National NAAE Conference – Roots of Resilience: Growing Sustainable Agricultural Education
on 16/10/2025
The 2026 National NAAE Conference will be held from 12–14 January 2026 at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton, Victoria. Hosted by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) and the Victorian Association of Agricultural and Horticultural Educators (VAAHE), this event promises to be a highlight on the agricultural education calendar. The...
Teacher Professional Development Day: Earth & Space Sciences
on 16/10/2025
Wednesday 26 November Calling all middle school science teachers! Join us for a hands-on Professional Development Day designed to increase confidence in teaching Earth and Space Sciences subtopics in year 8 Science Classrooms. This PD will provide you with two ready-to-use 5-week lesson plan packs aligned to the new South...
Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
on 16/10/2025
Nominations open for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science on Wednesday 22 October, celebrating Australia’s most outstanding achievements in science, innovation, and science teaching. The prizes recognise the work of leading scientists, innovators and teachers who are shaping Australia’s scientific future. Alongside the research and innovation awards, two national...
Archaeology Taster Day
on 16/10/2025
Interested in studying Archaeology or know a student who might be? Join Flinders University for an interactive, hands-on field school experience at Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta. Participants will take part in archaeological excavations, explore geophysics machines, and discover artefact recording in the field lab. Flinders offers the first...
PIEFA Vegetable High School Education Resources
on 14/10/2025
How do we inspire secondary students to think differently about food, sustainability and future careers? Through resources that combine classroom learning with real-world examples of how vegetables are grown, processed and enjoyed. The Vegetable High School Education Resources are a suite of engaging, curriculum-aligned educational resources designed for Years 7–10,...
Igniting Minds, Shaping Futures: Educators at the Heart of Science
on 13/10/2025
At its best, science education does more than transfer knowledge — it transforms how students see the world and their place in it. At St Peter’s Girls’ School, this transformation grows from the expertise of our teaching staff and the values that guide our community. Our educators create environments where...