Science Teachers Association of NSW

STANSW Stage 6 Conference registrations are now open! Join us for a day of PD at The National Maritime Museum this October, with workshops for all the senior sciences - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, Investigating Science and Science Extension. Enhance your teaching and assessment strategy for Stage 6 Science to help your students achieve great results, and hear from inspirational leaders in science. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gU6UhKxz

STANSW is here to support science teachers through the recent changes to PD requirements. We’re a NESA-recognised PD provider and will continue to facilitate the highest quality PD. Following the announcement from NESA regarding changes to professional development requirements, STANSW will still be adding participating data for teachers in ETAMs related to our currently accredited courses, and we’ll continue to provide the highest quality professional learning opportunities, courses, events and networks for NSW science teachers. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any queries: office@stansw.asn.au. You can read more about the changes to professional development requirements on the NESA website here: https://lnkd.in/gjvS7xYf

It was a stunning day at Taronga Zoo for STANSW's 2024 7-10 Conference yesterday! Thanks to everyone who attended and made it possible, especially our incredible volunteers, council, presenters and supportive sponsors, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, Stile Education, anzuk Education, Matilda Education Australia, Jacaranda: A Wiley Brand, Nelson Secondary, CrookED Science and Auseco Environmental Education. We hope everyone is feeling more confident to implement the new 7-10 Science Syllabus following a day of networking, workshops, collaboration and inspirational keynotes. Here are some snaps of the day.

We're here to support Primary teachers with the new K-6 Science & Technology Syllabus updates. For anyone who has questions and would like to run through the updates with fellow teachers, we encourage you to join our upcoming Primary Teacher Network meeting, this 20th August. It's open to all NSW primary teachers and you can register here: https://ow.ly/6EC450SWq1P

One month left to submit entries for Young Scientist 2024! Now is the time to celebrate the scientific investigations and technological innovation of your students and children, with Young Scientist Competition closing on Monday 2 September. There are compelling prizes to be won, and formal recognition for scientific excellence at the awards ceremony. The Young Scientist Competition is a great way to inspire and encourage students to pursue their curiosity for scientific enquiry. Open to all K-12 school students across NSW, entries must be submitted by teachers or parents. Submit entries here before 2 September: https://youngscientist.au/

Have you seen the new K-6 Science and Technology Syllabus overview? Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3YjnViQ We'll be hosting an online forum to run through the new K-6 Science Syllabus overview with Shirley Casper, NSW K-6 Science Subject Matter Expert (NESA). Click the below link to register for our special, free event taking place on 20th August: https://bit.ly/46l0do9

We've developed new resources to support teachers with the transition to the new 7-10 syllabus, available here: https://lnkd.in/gXRs58zU New resources include: 🧬Key Steps to Implementation: This is a step-by-step checklist of actions for faculty team leaders who are facilitating the writing of programs for the new Science 7-10 syllabus. 🗒The Programming Template: This can be customised to suit individual school needs. View the annotated version for an explanation of each section and how the template can be applied to meet NESA's advice and guidelines. Big thank you to our 7-10 working group who developed these.

The National NAIDOC Committee has partnered with ABC Education and Culture is Life to develop the official National NAIDOC Education Resources for 2024, under the guidance of Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi woman Aunty (Dr) Lynette Riley AO. You can check them out here to share with your students: https://lnkd.in/g98DY_Gs

Congratulations Anjali Chandrasekar-Rao from Castle Cove Public School, NSW! Anjali was awarded the ASTA Teacher Award at today’s CONASTA 71 National Conference for science educators at Melbourne University. Australian Science Teachers Association i-Cubed Awards recognises outstanding contributions made by classroom teachers to science education, with nominees from all over the country.

Missed out on STANSW Conference? Here's a quick snapshot of the action. Teachers looking for a deep dive into the new 7-10 Science Syllabus, join us at our upcoming 7-10 Conference, happening this August at the iconic Taronga Zoo! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMm_6vUv