
South Australian Science Teachers Association
September 2025
Level Up Careers Fair
Posted by SASTA
on 19/09/2025

After a huge success in Brisbane last year, the Level Up Careers Fair, powered by the Australian Computer Society, is coming to Adelaide on Friday 31 October at the Adelaide Showgrounds. This free event gives secondary students the chance to explore the exciting world of technology and the many pathways...
How can nature-based learning strengthen wellbeing and engagement in science?
Posted by SASTA
on 15/09/2025

When we take learning outdoors, we don’t step away from the curriculum, we step into it. Nature creates the conditions where engagement and wellbeing thrive, and where students practise the habits of science; noticing, questioning, testing, recording, and reflecting. At Seacliff Primary School, an eight-week Thriving Learners pilot supported by...
SAHMRI Healthier Futures Breakfast - Making Healthier Brains
Posted by SASTA
on 12/09/2025

Wednesday 1 October 2025 7:00am – 9:00am SAHMRI Auditorium, North Terrace, Adelaide From infancy to older age, our brains develop and change, and sometimes go wrong. Join world-leading SAHMRI researchers Executive Director Professor Maria Makrides, Professor Cedric Bardy and Dr Fiona Bright as they reveal groundbreaking insights into brain development....
South Australian Space School – December 2025
Posted by SASTA
on 10/09/2025

Applications close Friday 26 September The Centre for Australian Space Education (CASE) invites applications from Year 10 students across South Australia for the four-day residential South Australian Space School, taking place from 10–13 December 2025 (Week 9, Term 4). Now in its 28th year, this long-running program is highly regarded...
Beyond Green: Exploring the Science of Nature-Based Wellbeing
Posted by SASTA
on 08/09/2025

by Emma Beukema Our increasing reliance on technology, combined with a global trend toward urban living, means many of us are spending less time outdoors. Where once looking at the stars was part of every human’s nightly routine, for many people nature is experienced more through screens than through senses....
Zoo STEAM Teach: Learn to teach STEAM meaningfully at Adelaide Zoo
Posted by SASTA
on 04/09/2025

Wild Creations Date: Thursday 18 September Location: Online Duration: 2 hours (3:45 pm – 5:45pm) Price: $15 Non-Department Teacher, $10 Department Teacher or pre-service teacher Unlock the power of nature to inspire creative expression in students. This session offered online after popular demand focuses on using natural surroundings as a...
Decoding the Universe at St Peter’s Girls – National Science Week 2025
Posted by SASTA
on 04/09/2025

This year’s National Science Week theme, “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language”, gave us the perfect excuse to turn our School into a buzzing hub of curiosity. With the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology also in focus, we aimed to design experiences that...
Powering Up the Future Competition
Posted by SASTA
on 03/09/2025

Year levels: Primary and Secondary Cost: Free Categories: Student Competitions & Awards, Classroom Resources Website: Snowy Hydro – Powering Up the Future Inspire your students to shape Australia’s energy future! The Powering Up the Future Competition by Snowy Hydro invites students to invent a bold new idea, technology or system...
Geologists from Planet Earth Podcast
Posted by SASTA
on 03/09/2025

Year levels: Upper Primary – Lower Secondary (ages 12–16) Cost: Free Podcast: Geologists from Planet Earth Teaching Resource: Download from TES Explore the world of geology through real stories from real geologists. Geologists from Planet Earth is a narrative-style podcast that showcases personal stories from geologists working in diverse fields...
Energy, Mining and Resources School Outreach program
Posted by SASTA
on 03/09/2025

The EMRSO program is hosting two full day on-campus events for schools in Term 3 and 4 to support students in linking secondary schooling to university study and associated career opportunities in the resources sector. Please register your school’s interest via the links below: Year 9 & 10 On Campus...
Ingenuity 2025
Posted by SASTA
on 03/09/2025

This unique event provides you and your students with an opportunity to engage with university students, share in their experiences, and learn more about studying architecture, science, engineering, computer science and maths at Adelaide University. Don't miss this opportunity to take your Year 7-12 students on a free excursion! Large...
Winged Wonders
Posted by SASTA
on 03/09/2025

Suitable for: Early Years and Primary Location: Online + optional school incursion (Adelaide) Presented by: SeaStar Rock Explore the Resources and Videos Winged Wonders is a science and sustainability education program that helps primary students understand the importance of pollinators — through music, movement, and storytelling. At the heart of...
Porci’s Ocean Patrol – Marine Sustainability Education
Posted by SASTA
on 03/09/2025

Category: Early Years & Primary Format: Digital Program (Online access) Presented by: Marine Discovery Centre Explore the Program Porci’s Ocean Patrol is an engaging digital education program designed to help young learners understand the importance of ocean sustainability and environmental responsibility. Led by Porci the Porcupine Fish, this program empowers...
Sustainability in the Classroom and Beyond – 2025 Forum
Posted by SASTA
on 03/09/2025

Date: Thursday 9 October 2025 Location: Adelaide Botanic High School Cost: Ticketed – see link for details View Program & Register Green Adelaide’s flagship sustainability forum returns for 2025! Sustainability in the Classroom and Beyond is a one-day event designed to support educators from early years through to secondary with...
Bringing Nature Into the Classroom
Posted by SASTA
on 03/09/2025

Date: Sunday 21 September 2025 Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm Location: Urrbrae Wetland Education Centre, Cross Road, Urrbrae Register via Humanitix Support student wellbeing and sustainability education through nature-based learning. Join the City of Mitcham and the Green Adelaide Education team for this full-day professional development workshop, designed to help teachers...
East Marden Primary School's Science Week Science Spectacular
Posted by SASTA
on 02/09/2025

This year, East Marden Primary School proudly hosted its annual Science Spectacular during Science Week, an event that captivated and inspired our entire school community. With the support of an ASTA Science Week grant, and a dedicated team of passionate staff and or schools wonderful Year 6 STEM Leaders, the...
From Dioramas to the Stars: Celebrating Science Week at Torrens Valley Christian School
Posted by SASTA
on 01/09/2025

Science Week was an exciting time at Torrens Valley Christian School! The theme this year being “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature's hidden language”, gave students the opportunity to explore the intricacies and hidden patterns within God’s creation. Across the week, students from all year levels participated...
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