Your Early Career Teacher Membership Guide

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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...

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Your Membership Guide for Science Leaders

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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...

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Your Membership Guide for Student Members

Posted by SASTA

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 —...

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Spotlight on Science Champions: Kathleen Best – 2025 Volunteer Award Recipient

Posted by SASTA

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...

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Spotlight on Science Champions: Rachel Pillar – 2025 Volunteer Award Recipient

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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...

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