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SUMMARY:2026 Early Career Teachers' Course
DESCRIPTION:Practical support\, real strategies\, and a community to help teachers thrive in early years of teaching.\nThe first years of teaching can be exciting\, but they can also be challenging. Early career Science teachers often report difficulties with behaviour management\, workload\, engaging diverse learners\, and translating syllabus expectations into effective lessons. \nThis newly redesigned program directly responds to those needs. \nAcross four connected learning days\, you’ll develop confidence in navigating behaviour\, planning effective lessons\, engaging parents\, monitoring learning\, and sustaining your wellbeing. Each session is facilitated by experienced Science educators who understand the realities of the classroom. \nWho Should Attend\n\nScience teachers in their first 0–5 years\nTeachers seeking support with classroom management\, planning\, programming or wellbeing\nTeachers wanting practical strategies aligned to the NSW Science syllabuses\nAnyone looking for a supportive network of Science colleagues\nA note for Head Teachers and Principals: This course will help nurture and retain early career teachers\, setting them up for a confident and prosperous future at your school.\n\n  \nDates & Format\nTwo full days and two twilight sessions with access to the course WhatsApp group to provide ongoing support. \n\nDay 1: Friday 7 August 8.30am – 4pm\nDay 2: Wednesday 12 August 8.30am – 4pm\nDay 3: Monday 31 August (Twilight) 4.30 – 6.30pm\nDay 4: Monday 2 November (Twilight) 4.30 – 6.30pm\n\n  \nAccreditation:\nSTANSW is a NESA-recognised professional learning provider. Participation in this course may be logged as accredited professional development. Refer to the hours and professional standards listed under each session below. \n  \nProgram Outline\nDay 1 – Creating Positive Culture & Managing Behaviour\nFriday\, 7 August (Term 3): 4 x 1 hr 15 min sessions\nStart with an important foundation of early teaching: a positive classroom. \nIntro: Sharing challenges and building community\, presented by Cameron Isaacs\, Meriden School\nA collegial\, supportive space for participants to identify common struggles and goals. \nClassroom Management\nPractical strategies for establishing routines\, managing day-to-day behaviour\, and responding to challenging situations with confidence. \nStandards 4.2.2\, 4.3.2 \nManaging Behaviour & Learning Diversity (ADHD focus)\, presented by Jason Harris\, Inaburra School\nEvidence-informed approaches for supporting students with ADHD and diverse learning needs in the Science classroom. \nStandards 1.1.2\, 4.1.2 \nEngaging with Parents\, presented by Genevieve Firmer\, University of Sydney\nHow to navigate conversations with parents\, conduct effective interviews\, and professionally handle difficult interactions. \nCreating Positive Culture\, presented by Cameron Isaacs\, Meriden School\nReduce behaviour issues by building positive routines\, classroom belonging\, and student confidence. \n  \nDay 2 – Planning for Effective Teaching\nWednesday\, 12 August (Term 3)\nThis day strengthens your instructional confidence and supports teachers in translating the syllabus into great lessons. \nUnpacking the Science Syllabuses\, presented by Robin Gordon\nA clear guide to understanding the intent\, demands and complexity of the NSW Science syllabuses\, including Science 7–10.\nStandard 3.2.2 \nMapping a Skills Continuum to Content\nHow Working Scientifically skills connect with Knowledge & Understanding across Years 7–10 and into Stage 6\, plus a programming activity.\nStandard 3.2.2 \nEffective Pedagogy – Explicit and Inquiry-based Teaching\, presented by Genevieve Firmer and Cameron Isaacs\nPractical modelling\, clarity\, structure and the explicit teaching sequence tailored to Science. Supporting students to investigate scientifically through guided and open inquiry\, with examples you can use immediately. \n  \nTwilight Day 3 – Managing Your Wellbeing\nMonday 31 August (Term 3): 4.30pm – 6.30pm (2 hrs)\nTeaching is demanding\, and so sustainable wellbeing and workload practices are essential. \nReflection (10 min)\nA check-in to consolidate learning from Days 1 and 2. \nManaging Your Time\, presented by Genevieve Firmer and Cameron Isaacs\nStrategies for planning effectively\, prioritising tasks\, managing marking loads\, and using systems that reduce overwhelm. \nStandard 7.4.2 \nManaging Your Wellbeing\, presented by Hannah Yeow\nEvidence-informed approaches to supporting your wellbeing\, building resilience\, and maintaining a healthy work–life balance. \n  \nTwilight Day 4 – Getting Strategic to Kickstart Learning\nMonday 2 November (Term 4): 4.30pm – 6.3pm (2 hrs)\nFocus on practical strategies to enhance your teaching. \nReflection (10 min)\nInformal Assessment and Checking in with Your Students\nA collection of adaptable classroom strategies for checking understanding\, asking questions\, and using activities that double as formative assessment. \nA Smorgasbord of Teaching Strategies\, presented by Genevieve Firmer and Cameron Isaacs\nCovering engagement\, record-keeping\, assessment and more. \nStandard 2.1.2 \n  \nWhy This Course Matters\nResearch into early career teacher attrition highlights: \n\nBehaviour and student engagement challenges\nWorkload and administrative demands\nA gap between university training and classroom reality\nLow confidence in parent communication\nStrong benefits from meaningful professional development and mentoring\nThis program addresses these areas directly with real strategies\, experienced facilitators\, and ongoing collegial support.\n\n  \nReferences\n1. Buchanan\, J.\, Prescott\, A.\, Schuck\, S.\, Aubusson\, P.\, Burke\, P.\, & Louviere\, J. (2013). Teacher retention and attrition: Views of early career teachers. Australian Journal of Teacher Education\,38: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/vol38/iss3/8/\n2. The Australian Educational Researcher (2024): https://research.usq.edu.au/download/a5297ac0e96f2c8b9adc7d557af5b399efb07b9efd5c905aca762a675c9a5215/1396785/s13384-024-00697-1.pdf? \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nTicket Price includes gst/ each\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nIndividual Members\n$640\n\n\n\nSecondary School Member Associates\n\n$785\n\n\n\nNon-Members\n$980 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Thursday\, 30 July 2026\nMembers – please login to register for a ticket \n \nThe 2026 Early Career Teachers Course is sponsored by Powerhouse\, Nelson and Anzuk Education.
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-early-career-teachers-course/
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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Forum: Excelling Science across NSW - Full Series
DESCRIPTION:Full series tickets are still available\, this includes the live sessions for days 2\, 3 and 4. You’ll also have access to the full series recordings via the event hub. Alternatively\, you can get day 2 tickets here\, day 3 tickets here and day 4 tickets here.\n2026 STANSW Virtual Forum\nThe STANSW 2026 Virtual Forum: Excelling Science across NSW is an online professional learning series accessible to all science teachers across NSW.\nStay ahead of syllabus change with bite-sized\, high-impact professional learning designed for primary teachers and high school science teachers across NSW. Delivered in convenient twilight sessions\, this virtual forum lets you learn from leading educators and experts\, without taking time away from your classes or travelling across the state. \nRegister for the full series at less than the cost of two individual days\, for a carefully curated program with primary and secondary streams. All sessions are recorded\, so even if you can’t attend all sessions live\, you will still receive access to the content and resources in your stream – up to 12 sessions for secondary teachers and 8 sessions for primary teachers.\nWhether you’re in metropolitan\, regional or remote schools\, this is a flexible\, accessible way to connect\, learn and grow\, directly from your home or classroom. \n\nDay One: Thursday 17 September\, 4.30-6.30pm\nDay Two: Thursday 8 October\, 4.30pm – 6.30pm\nDay Three: Thursday\, 15 October\, 4.30pm – 6.30pm\nDay Four: Thursday\, 29 October\, 4.30pm – 6.30pm\n\n  \nView Primary Program\n\n\n\n\nPrimary Pricing Per Person\n\n\nSingle Day\n\n\nFull Series \n\n\n\nPrimary Member \n$65\n$125\n\n\nPre-service Member \n$30\n$55\n\n\n Non-Member\n$120\n$180\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nView Secondary Program\n\n\n\n\nSecondary Pricing Per Person\n\n\nSingle Day\n\n\nFull Series\n\n\n\nIndividual Secondary Member\n$80\n$155\n\n\nSecondary School Member \n$95\n$185\n\n\nPre-service Member  \n$30\n$55\n\n\nNon-Member\n$240\n$475\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Wednesday\, 9 September 2026\nRegistration Closes: Wednesday\, 21 October 2026\n  \nBecome a member or login to your member account to access our member pricing. Individual memberships cover 12 months from the date of joining\, giving you access to our free Networks and webinars for members\, resources and other discounted events. \nThis page provides ticketing for the full program. To register for a single day\, see our Learning & Events Calendar. \n  \nProfessional Learning Hours \nSTANSW is a NESA recognised provider. This professional learning may be logged as accredited professional development hours toward proficient teacher accreditation. Standards addressed: 1\, 2\, 3\, 5\, 6 and 7. \n  \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-virtual-forum-excelling-science-across-nsw-full-series/
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SUMMARY:2026 Head Teachers Network\, Term 4
DESCRIPTION:2026 Head Teachers Network\, Term 4\nMeeting Date: Monday\, 19 October\, online via Zoom\nJoin fellow Head Teachers from across NSW for our final Head Teachers Network Meeting for 2026\, designed to strengthen leadership\, build professional connections\, and explore the pressing issues shaping science education today.  \nThis session will discuss: \nDeep dive into the ACE manual and impact on assessment schedules \n\nACE & NESA updates\nDoes your assessment schedule include hand-in tasks?\nAssessment tools\nDiscussion and Q&A\n\nCulturally Responsible Teaching; Delivering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives \n\nHow confident are you in delivering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content?\nDiscussion and resources\n\n\n\n\nWhy join?\n\n• Upskilling for impact – Enhance your leadership capability with insights and strategies tailored to the evolving needs of science faculties.\n• Meaningful connection – Share experiences\, challenges\, and successes with colleagues in a supportive\, collaborative environment.\n• Current issues & opportunities – Discuss key topics relevant to Head Teachers\, from curriculum updates to faculty management and emerging sector trends.  \nWhether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge\, expand your professional network\, or stay ahead of changes in the education landscape\, this meeting provides valuable opportunities for growth and leadership development.  \nRegister for the session and join the discussion! \nThe 2026 Head Teachers Network is sponsored by  Powerhouse\,  Anzuk Education\, Inspire STEM Education\, Cambridge University Press & Assessment\, Matilda Education\, Libertas Travel\, Stile Education\,  Pearson\, SciPad Australia and Biozone. \nPlease note this is a STANSW- Member Event. Log in to your member account to\nto access and register. If you’re not a STANSW member\, please review our membership options or contact the office on 02 9763 2751. \n STANSW is a NESA recognised PD provider. This online session can be logged as 1 hour of PD towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-head-teachers-network-term-4/
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SUMMARY:2026 Scientific Critical Thinking Network: Skills for Evaluating Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Join our online scientific critical thinking network developed in collaboration with the University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)\, Nobel Prize Outreach and Global Access Partners.\nSTANSW has partnered with UC Berkeley\, Nobel Prize Outreach and Global Access Partners to provide NSW teachers training on practical activities that encourage critical scientific thinking amongst students. \n2026 Critical Thinking Session 4:  Skills for Evaluating Thinking \nIn this session\, our presenters from UC Berkeley will demonstrate a unit of work in which students learn and practice skills to help them evaluate a variety of information that they encounter in their lives\, such as online information\, social media posts\, scientific investigations\, and everyday situations. Students practice skills to help them determine whether information is factual and analyse the conclusions that are drawn from it. Students discuss the role of different types of cognition\, such as cognitive shortcuts and biases (including confirmation bias)\, and consider the impact of these types of cognition on health decisions on individuals\, scientific research\, and society. Students will practice slow thinking techniques and an actively open mindset\, which can be used to reduce the errors from fast thinking and cognitive biases when evaluating information and making decisions. \nFurther information and unit resources: Unit 5: Skills for Evaluating Thinking – Scientific Thinking for All: A Toolkit \n  \n \nS. Emlen Metz\, PhD\nLawrence Hall of Science\nUniversity of California\, Berkeley \nDr. Metz conducts qualitative and quantitative research on student and teacher thinking and learning about scientific critical thinking\, using what she learns to develop curricula for high school and undergraduate classrooms. She is committed to building student understanding of key conceptual tools from science and psychology in such a way that they are able to use them beyond the classroom\, towards more thoughtful and informed personal and societal decision-making. She is deeply interested in critical and scientific thinking as social practices\, and strategies for scaffolding more effective dialogues. She earned a Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017\, working with Jon Baron\, Michael Weisberg\, and Angela Duckworth on the psychology of epistemology in adolescents and adults; and a B.A. from Swarthmore College in Philosophy and Psychology. \n  \nSTANSW is a NESA recognised PD provider. This online session can be logged as 1 hour of PD towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW. \n\n \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/scientific-critical-thinking-network-term4/
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SUMMARY:2026 Primary Teachers Network\, Term 4
DESCRIPTION:2026 Primary Teachers Network\, Term 4\nMeeting Date: Wednesday 21 October\, 2026\, online via Zoom – 4 – 5:30pm\nJoin the Primary Teachers Network Meeting to connect with fellow Primary teachers and explore engaging ways to deliver meaningful science lessons aligned to the new K-6 Science & Technology Syllabus. \nBrainstorm lesson ideas\, exchange strategies\, and gain practical insights from fellow primary educators in a supportive and collaborative environment. \nHear the latest updates\, discuss current issues and learn how to translate syllabus requirements into engaging\, student-centered learning. \nThis meeting will focus on the Materials and Matter focus areas of K-6 Science & Technology Syllabus\, and developing lessons to deliver content points in an engaging way. \nThis member-only session is free for STANSW Members. Become a member or login to your account to register.\n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-primary-teachers-network-term-4/
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SUMMARY:2026 Biology 11-12 (2025): Unpacking\, Programming and Teaching the New Syllabus
DESCRIPTION:Biology 11-12 (2025): Unpacking\, Programming and Teaching the New Syllabus\nFacilitator: Rebecca Collett\, STANSW Teacher Fellow\nDate and time: Wednesday 28 October 2026\, 2pm – 5pm\nDuration: Three-hour stand-alone professional learning workshop\nMode of Delivery: Live online\, via Zoom\nAudience: Stage 6 Biology teachers\, faculty leaders and early-career teachers \nCourse Overview\nThe Biology 11–12 Syllabus (2025) will introduce significant changes to the structure\, content and assessment of Stage 6 Biology. These changes will include a reorganisation of content from eight modules into seven focus areas\, revised Working Scientifically outcomes and content\, changes to depth study requirements\, and strengthened integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. \nThis workshop will support Biology teachers to understand the key differences between the 2017 and 2025 syllabuses and consider what these changes will mean for programming\, teaching\, assessment and resource development. \nParticipants will explore: \n\nkey structural and content changes\, including new\, removed and relocated Biology content\nchanges to Working Scientifically and assessment requirements\nrevised depth study requirements and opportunities within Year 11\nthe integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across the syllabus\napproaches to reviewing and adapting existing teaching programs\nNESA support materials and other resources that can assist with planning and resource development.\n\nThe workshop will provide practical guidance for teachers preparing to transition to the new syllabus. Participants will consider how existing programs and resources can be adapted to meet the new requirements and will explore approaches to developing syllabus aligned teaching and learning activities. \nThis workshop is suitable for experienced Stage 6 Biology teachers\, faculty leaders and teachers preparing to teach senior Biology. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the new syllabus and practical strategies to support planning\, programming and resource development. \n  \n\n\n\nPrice per ticket (includes GST)\n  \n\n\n\n\n Individual Members \n $200\n\n\n\nSecondary/K-12 School Members\n$215\n\n\n\nNon-Members  \n$430\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Registration Closes: Tuesday 20 October 2026\nTo access member pricing\, please login to your account.\n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-biology-11-12-2025-unpacking-programming-and-teaching-the-new-syllabus/
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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Forum: Excelling Science across NSW - Day Four
DESCRIPTION:2026 STANSW Virtual Forum Day Four\nThursday 29 October\, 4.30pm – 6.30pm\nStay ahead of syllabus change with bite-sized\, high-impact professional learning designed for primary teachers and high school science teachers across NSW. Delivered in convenient twilight sessions\, this virtual forum lets you learn from leading educators and experts\, without taking time away from your classes or travelling across the state. \nWhether you’re in metropolitan\, regional or remote schools\, this is a flexible\, accessible way to connect\, learn and grow\, directly from your home or classroom. \nPrimary Program Day 4: Stage 3\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\nTopic\n\n\n\n4:30pm – 5:05pm  \nAssoc. Prof. Peta White\, Deakin University\nClimate Action Education: Teaching and Learning in the Polycrisis \nThe Polycrisis is represented by human-induced climate change\, biodiversity loss\, plastic pollution and many more socio-ecological challenges that express themselves in various ways locally and globally. International policy has been developed that provides leverage in all education jurisdictions: the OECD PISA Science Framework 2025 with the support document ‘Agency in the Anthropocene’ and now the 2029 Climate Literacy Framework. Both policies will be unpacked in this presentation. Teaching and learning sequences co-designed for year 5 and 6 students by our research team\, scientists\, teachers\, and students will exemplify how to offer climate action education. We know that young people have strong desires to understand what is happening and why as well as how to take action to transform our societies for regenerative futures. Teaching and learning for regenerative futures requires responsible decision making and agency from teachers and students in informed education systems.\n\n\n5:05pm – 5:15pm\nTea Break \n\n\n\n5:15pm – 5:45pm\nNetworking\n\n\n\n5:45pm – 6:30pm\nBen Newsome\, Fizzics Education\nOn the AVA Challenge – STEM design spring for space \nDiscover the AVA Challenge\, a STEM design sprint designed in partnership with the NSW Dept. of Education STEM enrichment team. In this session\, you will learn how your students will apply design thinking and the engineering design process to solve known NASA shortfalls for the Artemis missions and pitch these to the Australian Space Industry\, all guided by a comprehensive and free unit of work. https://avachallenge.org/\n\n\n\nPrimary Pricing Per Person\n\n\n\n\nSingle Day \n\nFull Series \n\n\nPrimary Member \n$65\n$125\n\n\nPre-service Member\n$30\n$55\n\n\nNon-Member\n$120\n$180\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nSecondary Program Day 4: Data Science\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\nTopic\n\n\n\n4:30pm – 5:05pm\nDr Sarah Digan\, University of Wollongong  \n \nWorking with large data: A framework for teaching critical data practices \nThe new NSW Science 7-10 Syllabus (2023) places ethical\, evidence-based decision-making with data as a core requirement of the new mandatory Data Science focus areas. Yet what this looks like in a secondary classroom – what practices students need\, how those practices connect\, and how teachers can facilitate and assess them – is an area where both research and practical guidance remain limited. This workshop offers a research-grounded framework for understanding and teaching critical data practices in secondary science. Drawing on an emerging model of evidentiary data practices (Unshelm et al.\, 2025; Digan et al.\, under review)\, we examine what these practices look like in secondary classrooms and what changes when generative AI becomes part of the process. The framework is illustrated through two publicly available tasks using real occurrence and climate data from the Illawarra and large global poverty datasets. Participants will engage with elements of both tasks\, work with the framework as an analytical and design tool\, and discuss how to adapt these ideas across their own teaching contexts. Both tasks and supporting materials will be provided to all participants.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:05pm – 5:15pm\nTea Break \n\n\n\n5:15pm – 5:45pm\nNetworking\n  \n  \n \n\n\n5:15pm – 6:30pm\nBridget Murphy\, ANSTO\nUsing statistics to investigate ozone \nWhile ozone gas is crucial in the upper atmosphere to block harmful UV\, ozone in the air we breathe can irritate our airways and exacerbate chronic conditions like asthma. This data set investigates the relationship between ozone concentration\, other pollutant gases\, and temperature. Students are introduced to basic statistics\, including univariate and bivariate analyses\, and concepts such as mean\, median\, maximum\, minimum\, standard deviation\, quartiles and outliers.\n\n\n\n\nSecondary Pricing Per Person\n\n\n\n\nSingle Day \n\nFull Series \n\n\nIndividual Secondary Member\n$80\n$155\n\n\nSecondary School Member\n$95\n$185\n\n\nPre-service Member  \n$30\n$55\n\n\nNon-Member\n$240\n$475\n\n\n\n  \nDay Four Registration Closes: Wednesday\, 21 October 2026\n  \nBecome a member or login to your member account to access our member pricing. Individual memberships cover 12 months from the date of joining\, giving you access to our free Networks and webinars for members\, resources and other discounted events. \nWanting to add a second session from our Virtual Forum Series?\nRegister for the full series – at less than the cost of adding a second day. All sessions are recorded\, so even if you can’t attend live\, you’ll still receive access to the content and resources – up to 12 sessions for secondary teachers and 8 sessions for primary teachers. \nProfessional Learning Hours\nSTANSW is a NESA recognised provider. This professional learning may be logged as accredited professional development hours toward proficient teacher accreditation. Standards addressed: 1\, 2\, 3\, 5\, 6 and 7. \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-virtual-forum-excelling-science-across-nsw-day-four/
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SUMMARY:2026 Chemistry 11–12 (2025): Unpacking\, Programming and Teaching the New Syllabus
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry 11–12 (2025): Unpacking\, Programming and Teaching the New Syllabus\nFacilitator: Rebecca Collett\, STANSW Teacher Fellow  \nDate and time: Wednesday 4 November 2026\, 2pm – 5pm \nDuration: Three-hour stand-alone professional learning workshop \nMode of Delivery: Live online\, via Zoom \nAudience: Stage 6 Chemistry teachers\, faculty leaders and early-career teachers  \nCourse Overview:\nThe new NESA Chemistry 11–12 Syllabus introduces significant changes to the structure\, content\, assessment and delivery of Stage 6 Chemistry in NSW\, with implementation beginning in 2028 and the first HSC examination in 2029. \nFor Chemistry teachers\, the challenge is not simply understanding what has changed\, but deciding what those changes mean for programming\, teaching\, assessment and resource development. \nThis practical three hour workshop will support teachers to navigate the new syllabus and begin planning for implementation with greater clarity and confidence. Participants will examine key differences between the 2017 and 2025 syllabuses and consider the implications for teaching Chemistry across Years 11 and 12. \nThe workshop will support you to: \n\nunderstand key structural\, content and assessment changes in the 2025 syllabus\nconsider how Working Scientifically\, depth studies and new or revised content can be incorporated into Stage 6 Chemistry\nexplore approaches to programming and adapting existing teaching programs\nidentify useful NESA support materials and other resources for syllabus implementation\nbegin making informed decisions about teaching\, learning and assessment for the new course.\n\nDesigned for experienced Stage 6 Chemistry teachers\, faculty leaders and teachers new to senior Chemistry\, this workshop offers a practical starting point for preparing for the 2025 syllabus. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of the new requirements and practical directions for beginning their own programming and resource development. \n  \n\n\n\nPrice per ticket (includes GST)\n  \n\n\n\n\n Individual Members \n $200\n\n\n\nSecondary/K-12 School Members\n$215\n\n\n\nNon-Members  \n$430\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Registration Closes: Tuesday 27 October 2026\nTo access member pricing\, please login to your account.\n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-chemistry-11-12-2025-unpacking-programming-and-teaching-the-new-syllabus/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261111T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261111T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Working Scientifically Across 7-12: Building Inquiry\, Data Skills and Depth Studies
DESCRIPTION:Working Scientifically Across 7-12: Building Inquiry\, Data Skills and Depth Studies\nFacilitator: Rebecca Collett\, STANSW Teacher Fellow\nDate and time: Wednesday 11 November 2026 (2pm – 5pm)\nDuration: Three-hour stand-alone professional learning workshop\nMode of Delivery: Live online\, via Zoom\nAudience: Secondary science teachers\, faculty leaders and early-career teachers \nWorkshop Overview\nThe new NESA 7–10 Science Syllabus (2023) places Working Scientifically at the heart of science learning. For teachers and faculties\, the challenge is not simply to include these skills\, but to build them progressively and purposefully across Years 7–12. \nThis practical three hour workshop explores how Working Scientifically skills can be embedded more coherently through everyday science lessons\, investigations\, data rich learning and depth studies. Participants will consider how students can progressively develop the skills needed to question\, investigate\, analyse evidence\, solve problems and communicate scientifically\, while building stronger foundations for Stage 6 science. \nThe workshop will help you: \n\nunderstand how Working Scientifically develops from Stage 4 through to Stage 6\nidentify opportunities to strengthen skill development within existing programs\nmake clearer connections between scientific knowledge\, inquiry\, data skills and depth studies\nconsider practical approaches for supporting students to become increasingly independent scientific thinkers.\n\nDesigned for secondary science teachers\, faculty leaders and early career teachers\, this workshop provides a practical opportunity to review current practice and consider manageable ways to strengthen Working Scientifically across a science program. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer framework for building Working Scientifically skills across their teaching programs\, from Year 7 foundations to Stage 6 expectations.  \n*Please have a digital copy of one current Stage 4\, Stage 5 or Stage 6 Science program or unit available during the workshop. Choose something you would genuinely like to review or improve. You will not be required to share the program with other participants. \n  \n\n\n\nPrice per ticket (includes GST)\n  \n\n\n\n\n Individual Members \n $200\n\n\n\nSecondary/K-12 School Members\n$215\n\n\n\nNon-Members  \n$430\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Tuesday 3 November 2026\nTo access member pricing\, please login to your account.\n  \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-working-scientifically-across-7-12-building-inquiry-data-skills-and-depth-studies-2/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261125T130000
DTSTAMP:20261014T055507Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Working Scientifically Across 7-12: Building Inquiry\, Data Skills and Depth Studies (25 Nov)
DESCRIPTION:Working Scientifically Across 7-12: Building Inquiry\, Data Skills and Depth Studies\nFacilitator: Rebecca Collett\, STANSW Teacher Fellow\nDate and time: Wednesday 25 November 2026 (10am – 1pm)\nDuration: Three-hour stand-alone professional learning workshop\nMode of Delivery: Live online\, via Zoom\nAudience: Secondary science teachers\, faculty leaders and early-career teachers \nWorkshop Overview\nThe new NESA 7–10 Science Syllabus (2023) places Working Scientifically at the heart of science learning. For teachers and faculties\, the challenge is not simply to include these skills\, but to build them progressively and purposefully across Years 7–12. \nThis practical three hour workshop explores how Working Scientifically skills can be embedded more coherently through everyday science lessons\, investigations\, data rich learning and depth studies. Participants will consider how students can progressively develop the skills needed to question\, investigate\, analyse evidence\, solve problems and communicate scientifically\, while building stronger foundations for Stage 6 science. \nThe workshop will help you: \n\nunderstand how Working Scientifically develops from Stage 4 through to Stage 6\nidentify opportunities to strengthen skill development within existing programs\nmake clearer connections between scientific knowledge\, inquiry\, data skills and depth studies\nconsider practical approaches for supporting students to become increasingly independent scientific thinkers.\n\nDesigned for secondary science teachers\, faculty leaders and early career teachers\, this workshop provides a practical opportunity to review current practice and consider manageable ways to strengthen Working Scientifically across a science program. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer framework for building Working Scientifically skills across their teaching programs\, from Year 7 foundations to Stage 6 expectations.  \n*Please have a digital copy of one current Stage 4\, Stage 5 or Stage 6 Science program or unit available during the workshop. Choose something you would genuinely like to review or improve. You will not be required to share the program with other participants. \n  \n\n\n\nPrice per ticket (includes GST)\n  \n\n\n\n\n Individual Members \n $200\n\n\n\nSecondary/K-12 School Members\n$215\n\n\n\nNon-Members  \n$430\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Tuesday 17 November 2026\nTo access member pricing\, please login to your account.\n  \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-working-scientifically-across-7-12-building-inquiry-data-skills-and-depth-studies-25-nov/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270310T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270318T190000
DTSTAMP:20261007T041809Z
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SUMMARY:2027 STANSW Meet the Markers
DESCRIPTION:2027 STANSW Meet the Markers\nSTANSW’s annual Meet the Markers conference is a valuable professional learning opportunity for science teachers. Designed to provide insight into the HSC marking process\, the conference is particularly beneficial for teachers who have not previously participated in HSC marking. Early career teachers entering senior science classes\, pre-service teachers\, experienced teachers and past attendees continue to find value in returning each year\, benefiting from updated insights and the opportunity to refine their approach to preparing students for success in HSC examinations. \nOur 2027 sessions will be held virtually\, enabling access for teachers from all corners of NSW. \nSave the Dates:\n\nWed 10 March – Investigating Science Exam Analysis\nWed 11 March – Chemistry Exam Analysis\nMon 15 March – Science Extension Exam Analysis\nTue 16 March – Physics Exam Analysis\nWed 17 March – Biology Exam Analysis\nThu 18 March – Earth and Environmental Science Exam Analysis\n\n  \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2027-stansw-meet-the-markers/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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LOCATION:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2027-stansw-meet-the-markers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270515T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270515T163000
DTSTAMP:20261014T051210Z
CREATED:20261007T041234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T051210Z
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SUMMARY:2027 K-8 Conference: Curious Minds\, Connected Learning
DESCRIPTION:K-8 Conference: Curious Minds\, Connected Learning\nA joint conference from the Mathematical and Science Teachers Associations of NSW\nSAVE THE DATE! Saturday 15 May 2027\nThe Mathematical and Science Teachers Associations of NSW are excited to host their first joint conference. \nDate:  Saturday 15 May 2027 \nTime: Registration from 8am – 4pm \nVenue: Bankstown Sports Club\nCurious 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. \nWith dedicated Mathematics\, Science and Integrated streams\, the conference brings together practical ideas\, expert insights and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across NSW. \nJoin 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. \nWhy attend?\nOne 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. \nNew 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. \nDesigned 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. \nMake meaningful connections. Connect with teachers\, leaders and colleagues from across NSW\, sharing ideas\, experiences and approaches across mathematics and science. \nExplore integrated learning. Discover opportunities to connect mathematical and scientific thinking and learning outcomes through engaging\, cross-curricular approaches to learning. \nChoose the sessions that matter to you: \n\nMathematics Stream: Focused professional learning to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning.\nScience Stream: Practical approaches to support engaging science education\, with a focus on the newly implemented K-6 and 7-10 Syllabuses.\nIntegrated Stream: Explore the connections between mathematics and science and discover ways to bring both disciplines together in meaningful learning experiences.\n\nCurious 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. \nMANSW 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. \n\n \nRegistration will open in November 2026. More information\, including the program\, speakers and registration details\, coming soon. \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2027-k-8-conference-curious-minds-connected-learning/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270704T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T054924Z
CREATED:20260826T045936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T054924Z
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SUMMARY:ConASTA 74 - Darwin
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!!\nWe are pleased to announce that ConASTA 74 will be hosted on the land of the Larrakia People\, thank you to the Science Teachers Association of the Northern Territory. \nThis 3-day conference brings together science teachers\, school laboratory technicians and our industry partners to engage in the nation’s largest professional learning conference in science education. \nA final day of optional tours are being organised for 8 July to explore this magnificent and unique part of Australia. \nDates: Sunday 4 July – Thursday 8 July\, 2027 \nVenue: Darwin\, NT – Charles Darwin University\, Radicle Science and Technology Engagement Centre \nAbstracts are now open for you to share your knowledge and skills with others. Visit https://asta.edu.au \nCheck out the opportunities to sponsor and exhibit. Visit https://asta.edu.au/conasta/conasta-74/ \nBegin making travel arrangements as early as possible to secure the best prices and location \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/conasta-74-darwin/
LOCATION:Charles Darwin University\, Radicle Science and Technology Engagement Centre\, 54 Cavenagh St\, Darwin City\, NT\, 0800\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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