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SASTA Professional Learning For Primary Years
Download the 2026 Professional Learning Calendar (PDF) to see what's on offer. Keep an eye on this page for event registrations when available.
Please note: If you require an invoice for school payment, please simply select Bank Transfer at the payment option during your booking. This will email you an invoice - please wait approximately 15 minutes for this to come through.
Cancellation policy:
Notice of cancellation received more than 48 hours before the event will incur a standard $50 administration processing fee, any registration fees received in addition to this amount will be refunded. For cancellation notice received less than 48 hours before the event, registration fees unfortunately cannot be refunded.
Should SASTA need to cancel or reschedule a professional learning event, then all registered delegates can opt either to receive a full refund or have their registration transferred to the rescheduled event.
Are you a SASTA Member? You can receive discounted / free professional learning!
Find out all the member services you could receive as part of the SASTA science community and join here.
2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: How to teach Science in composite classrooms
Presenter: Liz Gehling, Ardtornish Primary School
Intended audience: primary (R-6) teachers
This webinar will present strategies for teaching composite classes across a site, backed by classroom-tested examples. Participants will also receive resources designed to assist in implementing these approaches within their own educational sites.
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 03/03/2026
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Complimentary Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenter: Liz Gehling, Ardtornish Primary School
Intended audience: primary (R-6) teachers
This webinar will present strategies for teaching composite classes across a site, backed by classroom-tested examples. Participants will also receive resources designed to assist in implementing these approaches within their own educational sites.
2026 Leading in Science: Established Workshop
In this workshop we will look at more advanced topics of pedagogical and staff leadership. This day builds on the Leading in Science workshop but is not required. This will be useful for anyone hoping to work with or lead teachers in areas of curriculum.
Presenter: Jason Greenslade, Curriculum Leader Science, Westminster School
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: Education Development Centre
Bookings close: 11/03/2026
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
Description
In this workshop we will look at more advanced topics of pedagogical and staff leadership. This day builds on the Leading in Science workshop but is not required. This will be useful for anyone hoping to work with or lead teachers in areas of curriculum.
Presenter: Jason Greenslade, Curriculum Leader Science, Westminster School
In this workshop we will look at more advanced topics of pedagogical and staff leadership. This day builds on the Leading in Science workshop but is not required. This will be useful for anyone hoping to work with or lead teachers in areas of curriculum.
This session will include:
- Curriculum planning for 2026 – where do you want to go? What needs to be done and how to do it
- Targeted action planning – goal setting for you and your staff
- Staff management – goal setting, performance, planning for success
- Meetings and data management
Please come prepared to contribute your visions to help others and bring all your plans and dreams so we can document them – bring your laptop, planners and curriculum documentation!
2026 Term 1 Members Networking and Nibbles
Join fellow members of your science community for a relaxed and engaging afternoon designed to spark connections and ideas. Whether you’ve been part of the association for years or just recently joined, this is your chance to meet new faces, share stories, and strengthen your professional circle.
What to Expect
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a selection of tasty nibbles, your first drink on us, and plenty of great conversation with fellow members.
We want to hear from you
What’s working? What could be better? Bring your thoughts, ideas, and feedback. This is your association, and your voice helps guide its future.
We’re looking forward to reconnecting, recognising your continued support, and celebrating the vibrant community that makes our association so unique.
See you at the Members Networking and Nibbles event!
Details
Date:
Time: 4.30pm-6.00pm
Venue: Brickmakers Arms, 36 Chief St, Brompton, SA, 5007
Bookings close: 26/03/2026
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Join fellow members of your science community for a relaxed and engaging afternoon designed to spark connections and ideas. Whether you’ve been part of the association for years or just recently joined, this is your chance to meet new faces, share stories, and strengthen your professional circle.
What to Expect
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a selection of tasty nibbles, your first drink on us, and plenty of great conversation with fellow members.
We want to hear from you
What’s working? What could be better? Bring your thoughts, ideas, and feedback. This is your association, and your voice helps guide its future.
We’re looking forward to reconnecting, recognising your continued support, and celebrating the vibrant community that makes our association so unique.
See you at the Members Networking and Nibbles event!
2026 SASTA Annual Conference
The 2026 SASTA Annual Conference theme, Cultivating Curiosity, invites educators to explore how we nurture curiosity in science classrooms—from the first question to the final reflection. Curiosity is at the heart of scientific thinking, and this year’s theme highlights the teaching practices, learning environments and real-world connections that help students stay engaged, ask better questions and think deeply about the world around them.
Details
Date:
Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Venue: TBC
Earlybird cutoff: 15/03/2026
Bookings close: 08/04/2026
Event Pricing
| Type | Earlybird price | Regular price |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Member (1 day) | $275.00 | $315.00 |
| Personal Member (1 day) | $145.00 | $190.00 |
| Personal Member - Lab Officer (1 day) | $115.00 | $160.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $38.00 | $72.50 |
| Corporate Member (SA School) (1 day) | $210.00 | $250.00 |
| Corporate Member (Business or Interstate School) (1 day) | $210.00 | $250.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $145.00 | $190.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $145.00 | $190.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $145.00 | $190.00 |
| Presenter Non-Commercial (Non-Member) (1 day) | $135.00 | $160.00 |
| Presenter Non-Commercial (Member) (1 day) | $72.00 | $95.00 |
| Presenter Non-Commercial (Corporate - SA School) (1 day) | $105.00 | $125.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching SASTA Member (1 day) | $145.00 | $190.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching SASTA Member (1 day) | $145.00 | $190.00 |
| Type | Earlybird price | Regular price |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Member (2 days) | $420.00 | $460.00 |
| Personal Member (2 days) | $230.00 | $275.00 |
| Personal Member - Lab Officer (2 days) | $190.00 | $230.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (2 days) | $62.00 | $125.00 |
| Corporate Member (SA School) (2 days) | $325.00 | $370.00 |
| Corporate Member (Business or Interstate School) (2 days) | $325.00 | $370.00 |
| Life Member (2 days) | $230.00 | $275.00 |
| Retired Member (2 days) | $230.00 | $275.00 |
| Joint Member (2 days) | $230.00 | $275.00 |
| Presenter Non-Commercial (Non-Member) (2 days) | $315.00 | $345.00 |
| Presenter Non-Commercial (Member) (2 days) | $175.00 | $205.00 |
| Presenter Non-Commercial (Corporate - SA School) (2 days) | $245.00 | $275.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching SASTA Member (2 days) | $230.00 | $275.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching SASTA Member (2 days) | $230.00 | $275.00 |
| Presenter Non-Commercial (Member) (2 days) | $175.00 | $205.00 |
| Exhibitor Registration (2 days) | N/A | $90.00 |
| Exhibitor Registration (2 days) | N/A | $90.00 |
Description
The 2026 SASTA Annual Conference theme, Cultivating Curiosity, invites educators to explore how we nurture curiosity in science classrooms—from the first question to the final reflection. Curiosity is at the heart of scientific thinking, and this year’s theme highlights the teaching practices, learning environments and real-world connections that help students stay engaged, ask better questions and think deeply about the world around them.