Science Active School - East Marden Primary School

Posted by SASTA

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...

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SACOME STEM Digital Technology Program

Posted by SASTA

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. ...

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Physics Skills Enhancement Microcredential course for teachers

Posted by SASTA

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...

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Science Active School - Caritas College

Posted by SASTA

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 ...

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Bats of the Bush: Exploring the Secret Lives of South Australia's Bats

Posted by SASTA

on 26/05/2025

What do bats have to do with city parks, insect control, and citizen science? Quite a lot, as explored in this engaging webinar hosted by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, featuring ecologists Dr Jason Van Weenen and Dr Kyle Armstrong. From flying foxes to microbats, this event takes a...

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