Beyond “Hallucinations”: Rethinking How We Talk About AI Errors in Education
on 02/02/2026
Joanne Villis, Director of Technology Enrichment, St Dominic's Priory College Republished with permission - LinkedIn article Introduction: Why Terminology Matters After reading Nick Potkalitsky’s recent piece, Beyond True or False: Teaching Students to Interrogate AI Unreliability (LINK), I found myself returning to comments from several people I’ve spoken to lately...
Questacon Engineering is Elementary 2026 SA Visits
on 27/01/2026
Engineering is Elementary workshop – Renmark When: 3:30-5:30pm Monday 23rd March 2026 Location: Renmark – Ramble Arts Time: 2 hrs Audience: Educators About In this FREE workshops, you will: Get hands-on with agricultural engineering and activities from the ‘The Best of Bugs: Designing Hand Pollinators’ unit of work. Develop effective...
Country Tour opportunity for Pre-Service teachers
on 27/01/2026
Country tours are back for 2026! This is a fully funded 2-day tour where you can visit regional schools and preschools, observe classrooms, meet educators, and explore what day-to-day life looks like in a country community. All costs are covered, including accommodation, meals, experiences and travel from Adelaide. What you...
New Classroom Resources from PIEFA for Teaching About Grains
on 23/01/2026
A range of new and updated classroom resources are now available from PIEFA to support teaching and learning about Australia’s grains industry across primary and secondary year levels. Sustainable Solutions: Solving Australian Grain Industry Challenges Years 7–10 This three-part, curriculum-aligned resource introduces students to the sustainability challenges facing Australia’s grains...
RACI SA IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast
on 16/01/2026
Date – Tuesday, 10 February 2026 Time – 7:30 am - 9:00 am Location – Barbara Hanrahan Building, University of South Australia (Adelaide University) and online Join SA RACI for their breakfast event as part of the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast, Many Voices, One Science. This inspiring morning will feature...
MOD. Youth Board 2026
on 13/01/2026
The MOD. Youth Board is a program for young people who are interested in testing, prototyping, and co-designing exciting new museum concepts, exhibitions, events, and experiences. Who you are: You are between 15 and 25 years of age You are interested in science, art, technology, design, exhibitions, or events. What...
Fee-free Professional Learning with Einstein-First
on 13/01/2026
Key details: Delivery: Fully online Eligibility: Australian primary and secondary educators Cost: Fee-free (limited places) Registrations close: 16 February Einstein-First is a contemporary approach to science education that introduces students to the Einsteinian concepts underpinning modern science and technology, replacing outdated classical descriptions of the physical world. Using simple, age-appropriate...
Operation Outbreak – Funding Available for Interactive Outbreak Simulations in Schools
on 01/12/2025
Schools can now apply for funding through ChangeX to run an Operation Outbreak simulation, an interactive learning experience designed for students aged 14–18. Operation Outbreak uses Bluetooth-powered simulations and supporting learning tools to build collaboration, critical thinking and real-world understanding of infectious disease spread and outbreak response. Schools can choose...
RACI × Rebel Girls: Free STEM Education Resources
on 01/12/2025
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), in partnership with Rebel Girls, has launched a new national initiative to inspire young people — especially girls and students with disabilities — to see themselves as future scientists, innovators and leaders in STEM. The RACI × Rebel Girls Project offers a free suite...
Science Active School - Woodville High School
on 24/11/2025
Years awarded: 2024 & 2025 What Makes Woodville High School 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 Coordiantor,...
Agriculture – the ultimate STEM subject!
on 17/11/2025
Are you looking for a stimulating and thought-provoking context to teach your students science inquiry skills and science as a human endeavour? Then agriculture is your solution! Food and fibre provides instantly engaging content – we all eat and wear clothes so the end products of the ag supply chain...
New Ediacara Biota Educational Website
on 12/11/2025
Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation continues its commitment to Education with the release of new 3D learning resources Mary Lou Simpson OAM, Chair of the Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation (FREF) explains: “the Foundation is committed to the ongoing protection, visitor appreciation and understanding of the fossils at Nilpena Ediacara National Park. ...
A Farewell from Kate
on 10/11/2025
After 13 years at SASTA, I’ll be retiring at the end of this year. It’s a big step, and one I’ve been thinking about for a while — but now that it’s here, it feels a bit surreal. SASTA has been more than just a workplace for me. It’s been...
PIEFA 2025 National Ag Day Program
on 07/11/2025
National Ag Day is coming up on November 21! The PIEFA Education team have prepared an exciting Ag Day program, featuring engaging classroom resources and activities to help students celebrate Australia's food and fibre industry. There fun, ready to use materials will get your class involved and inspired this Ag...
Spotlight on Science Champions: Sarah Todd – 2025 SASTA Honour Award Recipient
on 03/11/2025
At this year’s World Teachers’ Day celebration, Sarah Todd was honoured with the SASTA Honour Award, recognising her outstanding contribution to science education in South Australia. Known for her hands-on, inquiry-driven approach and her passion for environmental learning, Sarah’s work exemplifies the very best of what science education can offer....
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...
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...
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...
Sleep: The Secret Superpower Every Student Needs
on 29/09/2025
Let’s be honest—between classes, assignments, part-time jobs, social life, and endless scrolling, sleep often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list for secondary students. But here’s the simple truth: sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. We all need it, and prioritising sleep can be an absolute superpower....
How can nature-based learning strengthen wellbeing and engagement in science?
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
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
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...