K-8 Conference: Curious Minds, Connected Learning

A joint conference from the Mathematical and Science Teachers Associations of NSW

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday 15 May 2027

The Mathematical and Science Teachers Associations of NSW are excited to host their first joint conference.

Date:  Saturday 15 May 2027 
Time: Registration from 8am – 4pm 
Venue: Bankstown Sports Club

Curious Minds, Connected Learning is designed for K–8 teachers who want to make the most of their professional learning time while strengthening their practice across mathematics and science.

With dedicated Mathematics, Science and Integrated streams, the conference brings together practical ideas, expert insights and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across NSW.

Join us to deepen your understanding of the new K–6 syllabuses, explore engaging classroom approaches and make meaningful connections between mathematics and science, take learnings and resources back to your classroom.

Why attend?

One conference, two disciplines. Maximise your professional learning time with access to mathematics and science sessions for each K-8 stage across dedicated and integrated streams.

New K–6 syllabus planning and implementation. Build your confidence with the new Mathematics and Science K–6 syllabuses through practical, teacher-focused sessions designed to help you translate syllabus requirements into classroom practice.

Designed by  maths and science teachers, for maths and science teachers. Explore practical strategies, activities and approaches you can use in your classroom, with sessions shaped around the realities of teaching K–8.

Make meaningful connections. Connect with teachers, leaders and colleagues from across NSW, sharing ideas, experiences and approaches across mathematics and science.

Explore integrated learning. Discover opportunities to connect mathematical and scientific thinking and learning outcomes through engaging, cross-curricular approaches to learning.

Choose the sessions that matter to you:

• Mathematics Stream: Focused professional learning to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning.
• Science Stream: Practical approaches to support engaging science education, with a focus on the newly implemented K-6 and 7-10 Syllabuses.
• Integrated Stream: Explore the connections between mathematics and science and discover ways to bring both disciplines together in meaningful learning experiences.

Curious Minds, Connected Learning celebrates the curiosity, creativity and problem-solving at the heart of both mathematics and science. Come together with the mathematics and science education communities to learn, connect, share and take away ideas you can put into practice.

MANSW and STANSW are the leading professional associations for mathematics and science teachers in NSW, united in their commitment to advancing excellence in teaching and learning through high-quality professional development, advocacy, collaboration, and innovation. Together, we support educators across the state to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and foster lifelong learning in STEM disciplines. This inaugural joint conference will celebrate the vital connections between mathematics and science education while empowering teachers with practical strategies and fresh perspectives to enrich student learning and engagement.

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday 15 May 2027

Registration will open in November 2026. More information, including the program, speakers and registration details, coming soon.