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SUMMARY:2026 Head Teachers Network: Big Picture Thinking
DESCRIPTION:2026 Head Teachers Network\, Term 2: Big Picture Thinking\nJoin fellow Head Teachers from across NSW for an engaging and practical network meeting designed to strengthen leadership\, build professional connections\, and explore the pressing issues shaping science education today.  \nThis session will discuss: \n\nPlanning and programming for new syllabus\nCondensing the curriculum: combining outcomes in Reactions Unit (FM)\nThe depth study continuum: planning to problem solving/ evaluating and depth studies in the new syllabus\nUsing depth studies for SRP or second-hand research to cover content\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join?\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! \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-big-picture-thinking/
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SUMMARY:2026 Primary Teachers Network\, Term 2
DESCRIPTION:Join 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-centred learning. \nThis member-only session is free for STANSW Members. Become a member or login to your account to register.
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-primary-teachers-network-term-2/
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/b6y_6oCfSSar8vijYj9TGw
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SUMMARY:Young Scientist Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our Young Scientist Information Session to learn about the Young Scientist Program and how to get your students involved! \nWe’ll provide an update on: \n\nNew resources\nCompetition dates\n2026 prizes\n\nYoung Scientist celebrates scientific inquiry and creativity and encourages students to ask big questions. \n\nRecognition plays a powerful role in inspiring young people. Receiving a prize builds confidence\, validates effort\, and encourages students to see themselves as scientists and innovators. For many\, the experience of being recognised at a state level becomes a defining moment that motivates further learning and future pathways in STEM. With over 100 monetary prizes awarded each year across primary and secondary categories\, the Young Scientist Program ensures that a wide range of students across NSW are celebrated.\n\nNew Focus Area: Climate Action\nClimate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time\, and one that strongly resonates with young people. \nIn 2026\, we are launching a new suite of prizes to encourage student projects involving reduction of carbon dioxide (CO₂) or other greenhouse gases. These prizes invite students to direct their concern for climate change into action\, rewarding scientific inquiry and innovative technological solutions that demonstrate how science\, engineering and creativity can help shape a more sustainable future. This focus area includes projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions either directly\, or indirectly\, for instance by improving how efficiently energy and resources are used. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6dq_VTzzQEWdSRU6zYvBLQ
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/young-scientist-information-session/
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SUMMARY:Scientific Critical Thinking Network:  Investigating Evidence for Causation
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. \nThis online 1 hour session is free for STANSW members.  \n2026 Critical Thinking Session 2: Investigating Evidence for Causation\nIn this session\, we will demonstrate a unit in which students are introduced to essential concepts related to causal reasoning in the context of scientific research on well-being. They explore cause-and-effect relationships by investigating how different strategies impact a person’s overall well-being. Students learn causal reasoning by identifying alternative explanations\, such as unnoticed variables or random chance\, and by using indicators of causation such as association\, plausible mechanisms\, and timing. They practice how to distinguish correlation from causation and explore how scientists apply these methods in research\, including through randomised controlled trials. These skills help students evaluate both everyday claims and scientific data\, enabling them to make better-informed decisions for themselves and their communities. \nResources: Unit 3: Scientific Uncertainty & Probabilistic Reasoning – Scientific Thinking for All: A Toolkit \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  \nMembers – please login to register for a ticket.\n \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/scientific-critical-thinking-network-investigating-evidence-for-causation/
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SUMMARY:2026 Differentiation in Science Course
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2-day online course designed to delve into the nuances of differentiation for inclusion. We meet with specialists in the field and share strategies to cater for diverse learners\, that we can embed directly into our classrooms.\nSuitable for both Primary and Secondary teachers\, the 2026 Differentiation course has been updated to include managing AI tools to personalise learning\, embedding meaningful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives\, and strengthening links for Primary science. Whether you’re looking to challenge high achievers\, support learners who need additional support\, or enrich your program with ways to customise learning for students\, this course provides actionable tools  you can use immediately. \n  \nDifferentiation Day 1: Students Characteristics & Wellbeing\nThursday 7th May 4.30pm – 6.30pm\nPart 1: Students requiring learning support\, presented by Fiona Butler\nThis session will explore the interplay between learning and well-being in a practical context. The presenters will discuss the nature of common learning disabilities\, including ADHD\, ASD and the variety of Specific Learning Disorders.  The session will focus on how to cater for students with disabilities through assessment and in the classroom via differentiation. Factors informing planning and teaching\, such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the NCCD\, will be explored. \nPart 2: Gifted and High Potential Students\, presented by Silvia Rudmann\nThis session will discuss the characteristics of high potential and gifted students\, as well as the importance of identifying high-ability students and implementing differentiated learning strategies that enhance engagement.  Participants will discuss challenges in identification of HPGE students\, including twice exceptional students\, disengagement\, and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. \nAll sessions will be held virtually and recorded. The course is designed to be collaborative and will involve discussion and sharing. \n  \nDifferentiation Day 2: Differentiation for Disability and Gifted & High Potential Students\nFriday 8th May 8.30am – 4pm\nPart 1: Inclusive education for students with disabilities: collaborative teaching practice (CTP)\, presented by Mark Finlayson\nThis session is a presentation on applying collaborative teaching practice for inclusive education for students with disabilities.  The presenter will provide discussion on the methodology and best practice for collaboratively approaching differentiation in the inclusive classroom. \nPart 2: Science in the Fishbowl\, presented by Silvia Rudmann\, Claire Houston (Primary) and Roshni Singh (Secondary)\nThis session is a presentation based on putting theoretical and pedagogical frameworks on High Potential Gifted Education into practice. With a focus on differentiation in action\, this presentation will provide deconstructed examples of how specific outcomes can be authentically applied to K – 12 contexts. Participants are invited to ‘look in’ through the glass to see how program\, practice and pedagogy can keep the fish happy. \nDay 2 is designed to be collaborative and will involve presentations as well as discussion and sharing. \n  \n\n\n\nPrice includes GST\n  \n\n\n\n\nFull Price – Non Members\n$840\n\n\n\nSecondary/K-12 School Members   \n$672\n\n\n\nIndividual Members\n$545\n\n\n\nPrimary Members\n$320\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Closes: Wednesday 29 April\, 2026\nTo access member pricing\, please login to your account. \nSTANSW is a NESA recognised PD provider. Attendance at this course can be logged as up to 9 hours of PD as part of NESA maintenance and accreditation requirements.\nStandards Addressed: 1\, 2\, 3\, 5 and 6.  \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-differentiation-in-science-course/
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SUMMARY:2026 Data That Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Embedding data interpretation across Data Science 1\, Working Scientifically and Stage 4 Science contexts\nFacilitator: Rebecca Collett\, STANSW Teacher Fellow \nDate: In-person: Wednesday 13th May\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nVenue: 77-79 Parramatta Road\, Silverwater \nDuration: Three-hour stand-alone professional learning short course \nAudience: Secondary Science teachers (Years 7–8)\, faculty leaders and early-career teachers \nThis professional learning short course is designed to provide teachers with explicit opportunities to explore the idea of a scientific data story\, what it involves\, and how to design learning that helps students move from reading data to using data as evidence. The course supports teachers to build that understanding and apply it directly to Stage 4 Science programming. Through syllabus alignment\, task analysis and guided planning\, participants will explore how students can use secondary data to identify patterns\, compare model iterations\, evaluate how scientific understanding has changed over time\, and communicate a coherent data story within a nominated scientific context. \nBy the end of the course\, participants will have developed a contextualised Stage 4 depth study outline that asks students to create a data story showing how new data reshapes scientific models. \nView Course Details\n  \n\n\n\nPrice per ticket (includes GST)\n  \n\n\n\n\nNon-Members  \n $515 \n\n\n\nSecondary/K-12 School Members \n $265 \n\n\n\nIndividual Members\n $230\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Wednesday 6 May\, 2026\nTo access member pricing\, please login to your account. \n  \nModes of Delivery:\nIn-person Dates: \n\nWednesday 13th  May 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWednesday 27th May 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\nOnline Dates:  \n\nWednesdays 20th May 2026. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nWednesdays 3rd June 2026. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\nThis course can also be delivered as an in-school incursion. Availability is limited. For enquires email office@stansw.asn.au\, with preferred timing\, number of teachers and location. \n  \n \n  \nSTANSW is a NESA recognised PD provider. This short course can be logged as 3 hours of PD towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-data-that-tells-a-story-13-may-in-person/
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Data That Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Embedding data interpretation across Data Science 1\, Working Scientifically and Stage 4 Science contexts\nFacilitator: Rebecca Collett\, STANSW Teacher Fellow \nDate: Online: Wednesday 20th May\, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nDuration: Three-hour stand-alone professional learning short course \nAudience: Secondary Science teachers (Years 7–8)\, faculty leaders and early-career teachers \nThis professional learning short course is designed to provide teachers with explicit opportunities to explore the idea of a scientific data story\, what it involves\, and how to design learning that helps students move from reading data to using data as evidence. The course supports teachers to build that understanding and apply it directly to Stage 4 Science programming. Through syllabus alignment\, task analysis and guided planning\, participants will explore how students can use secondary data to identify patterns\, compare model iterations\, evaluate how scientific understanding has changed over time\, and communicate a coherent data story within a nominated scientific context. \nBy the end of the course\, participants will have developed a contextualised Stage 4 depth study outline that asks students to create a data story showing how new data reshapes scientific models. \nView Course Details\n  \n\n\n\nPrice per ticket (includes GST)\n  \n\n\n\n\nNon-Members  \n $430 \n\n\n\nSecondary/K-12 School Members \n $215 \n\n\n\nIndividual Members\n $200\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Wednesday 13 May\, 2026\nTo access member pricing\, please login to your account. \n  \nModes of Delivery:\nIn-person Dates: \n\nWednesday 13th  May 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWednesday 27th May 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\nOnline Dates:  \n\nWednesdays 20th May 2026. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nWednesdays 3rd June 2026. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\nThis course can also be delivered as an in-school incursion. Availability is limited. For enquires email office@stansw.asn.au\, with preferred timing\, number of teachers and location. \n  \n \n  \nSTANSW is a NESA recognised PD provider. This online short course can be logged as 3 hours of PD towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-data-that-tells-a-story-20-may-online/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 Data That Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Embedding data interpretation across Data Science 1\, Working Scientifically and Stage 4 Science contexts\nFacilitator: Rebecca Collett\, STANSW Teacher Fellow \nDate: In-person: Wednesday 27th May\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nVenue: 77-79 Parramatta Road\, Silverwater \nDuration: Three-hour stand-alone professional learning short course \nAudience: Secondary Science teachers (Years 7–8)\, faculty leaders and early-career teachers \nThis professional learning short course is designed to provide teachers with explicit opportunities to explore the idea of a scientific data story\, what it involves\, and how to design learning that helps students move from reading data to using data as evidence. The course supports teachers to build that understanding and apply it directly to Stage 4 Science programming. Through syllabus alignment\, task analysis and guided planning\, participants will explore how students can use secondary data to identify patterns\, compare model iterations\, evaluate how scientific understanding has changed over time\, and communicate a coherent data story within a nominated scientific context. \nBy the end of the course\, participants will have developed a contextualised Stage 4 depth study outline that asks students to create a data story showing how new data reshapes scientific models. \nView Course Details\n  \n\n\n\nPrice per ticket (includes GST)\n  \n\n\n\n\nNon-Members  \n $515 \n\n\n\nSecondary/K-12 School Members \n $265 \n\n\n\nIndividual Members\n $230\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Wednesday 20 May\, 2026\nTo access member pricing\, please login to your account. \n  \nModes of Delivery:\nIn-person Dates: \n\nWednesday 13th  May 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWednesday 27th May 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\nOnline Dates:  \n\nWednesdays 20th May 2026. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nWednesdays 3rd June 2026. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\nThis course can also be delivered as an in-school incursion. Availability is limited. For enquires email office@stansw.asn.au\, with preferred timing\, number of teachers and location. \n  \n \n  \nSTANSW is a NESA recognised PD provider. This short course can be logged as 3 hours of PD towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-data-that-tells-a-story-27-may-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:2026 Data That Tells a Story
DESCRIPTION:Embedding data interpretation across Data Science 1\, Working Scientifically and Stage 4 Science contexts\nFacilitator: Rebecca Collett\, STANSW Teacher Fellow \nDate: Online: Wednesday 3rd June\, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nDuration: Three-hour stand-alone professional learning short course \nAudience: Secondary Science teachers (Years 7–8)\, faculty leaders and early-career teachers \nThis professional learning short course is designed to provide teachers with explicit opportunities to explore the idea of a scientific data story\, what it involves\, and how to design learning that helps students move from reading data to using data as evidence. The course supports teachers to build that understanding and apply it directly to Stage 4 Science programming. Through syllabus alignment\, task analysis and guided planning\, participants will explore how students can use secondary data to identify patterns\, compare model iterations\, evaluate how scientific understanding has changed over time\, and communicate a coherent data story within a nominated scientific context. \nBy the end of the course\, participants will have developed a contextualised Stage 4 depth study outline that asks students to create a data story showing how new data reshapes scientific models. \nView Course Details\n  \n\n\n\nPrice per ticket (includes GST)\n  \n\n\n\n\nNon-Members  \n $430 \n\n\n\nSecondary/K-12 School Members \n $215 \n\n\n\nIndividual Members\n $200\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Wednesday 27 May\, 2026\nTo access member pricing\, please login to your account. \n  \nModes of Delivery:\nIn-person Dates: \n\nWednesday 13th  May 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWednesday 27th May 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\nOnline Dates:  \n\nWednesdays 20th May 2026. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nWednesdays 3rd June 2026. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\nThis course can also be delivered as an in-school incursion. Availability is limited. For enquires email office@stansw.asn.au\, with preferred timing\, number of teachers and location. \n  \n \n  \nSTANSW is a NESA recognised PD provider. This online short course can be logged as 3 hours of PD towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-data-that-tells-a-story-3-june-online/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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LOCATION:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-data-that-tells-a-story-3-june-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260613T170000
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SUMMARY:STANSW 2026 Conference: The Future of Science Education
DESCRIPTION:Taking science teaching into the future\, together.\nCelebrate 75 years of the Science Teachers Association of NSW at our essential two-day Conference for Secondary Science teachers on Friday 12 – Saturday 13 June 2026. \nWe bring together the NSW Science teaching community\, across all school sectors. \nThis conference is structured to be the launchpad and support system for navigating curriculum changes\, offering streams for both Junior and Senior Secondary Science implementation. It’s a “one-stop shop” professional learning event\, offering distinct content across both days\, while providing a valuable\, stand-alone program on the weekend (Saturday) to help teachers maximise professional learning budgets and reduce casual relief costs. \nWho Should Attend?\nSecondary Teachers of all science subjects (Biology\, Chemistry\, Earth & Environmental Science\, Investigating Science\, Physics\, Science Extension\, 7-10 Science)\, all secondary stages (7-12)\, and all experience levels (Early Career to Head Teacher). \nConference Streams\nThe program is structured around three core streams: \n\nSubject-Specific Deep Dives\nFuture-Focused Skills (Data Science\, Critical Thinking & AI)\nPedagogy & Practice (Depth Studies\, Resources\, Mentoring)\n\n7-10 Science New Syllabus implementation\, Stage 6 Syllabus Support and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives will be embedded throughout. \n\n\nFriday Keynote:\n\nSaturday Keynote:\n \nView Program\nWhy Attend?\nConfident Rollout of the New Stage 6 Science Syllabuses\nFor senior science teachers\, Heads of Department\, and leaders preparing for or implementing the newly released Stage 6 Science Syllabuses\, the conference provides the essential knowledge and resources needed for a confident and successful rollout. \n\nSyllabus Deep Dives: Participate in targeted sessions dedicated to unpacking the new Stage 6 syllabuses\, focusing on what’s different and key changes within each syllabus.\nStrategic Programming: Get clarity on the implementation timeline\, whether you are prepping for the mandatory 2027 start or are an early adopter\, with practical strategies for programming the new content effectively.\nLeadership Insights: Heads of Department will gain insights into managing the transition\, resource allocation\, and team development for the new senior science landscape.\n\nMastering the 7-10 Science Syllabus\nWith implementation commencing in 2026\, the conference provides a deep dive into the new Stage 4 & 5 requirements. \n\nImplementation Launchpad: Gain clear guidance on scope and sequencing for the new syllabus.\nPractical Application: Focus on integrating the new Data Science Focus Areas\, embedding the required Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives\, and structuring the new Depth Studies across Years 7-10.\nSkill Building: Develop hands-on strategies to build your students’ Working Scientifically skills.\nTangible Resources: You will leave with immediately useable\, classroom-ready materials to implement.\n\n\n\n\nPrice includes GST per ticket \n Single Day \n\nBoth Days \n\n\nFull Price/ Non-Members\n$680\n$920\n\n\nSchool Members\n$480\n$740\n\n\nIndividual Members\n$435\n$600\n\n\nStudent Members\n$75\n$115\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Friday\, 29 May 2026\nMembers – please login to register for a ticket\nStudents – please select Individual Member Tickets \nSTANSW is a NESA recognised provider. Each day may be logged as up to 5.5 hours of accredited professional development. Standards addressed: 2\, 6 and 7. \nA Crucial Opportunity for the Whole Science Community\nDrawing inspiration from the National Science Week 2026 theme\, “Seeds of science: Nurturing knowledge for all\,” the event embodies a forward-thinking\, inspirational\, and growth-focused approach. \n\nCross-Sector Collaboration: This is your unique chance to break down school silos and engage in rich\, invaluable conversations with teachers and leaders from across different school systems.\nCareer-Stage Development: Tailored sessions ensure that pre-service and early career teachers get foundational support\, while experienced staff and leaders gain strategic insights into system-wide implementation and the future trajectory of science education.\nCapacity Building: Move beyond theory with developmental sessions focused on creating and taking away tangible\, classroom-ready resources for both Junior and Senior Science.\n\nJoin us to empower your teaching\, embrace the new syllabuses with confidence\, and collaborate in shaping the future of science education in NSW. \n  \nConference 2026 is sponsored by: Powerhouse\, Macquarie University\, Nelson\, Anzuk Education\, Cambridge\, Inspire STEM Education\, Stile Education\, Matilda Education\, Biozone and Sydney Zoo. At STANSW Conference\, you can chat to our sponsors and exhibitors\, AusEco and Pearson\, to source the latest science education resources. \n \nView Program
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/stansw-2026-conference-future-of-science-education/
LOCATION:Macquarie University\, 1 Central Courtyard Macquarie University\, NSW\, 2113\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Science in the House
DESCRIPTION:Science in the House celebrates and showcases exemplary science education initiatives from schools in NSW with policy makers.  On the cusp of National Science Week\, Science in the House is an opportunity for Members of NSW Parliament to engage with the great work being done by science faculties and students in this state\, and for schools to showcase their science faculty to policy makers. \nThis event offers a glimpse of the science initiatives run by NSW schools ahead of National Science Week 2026\,”Seeds of science: Nurturing knowledge for all”\, which takes place from 15 – 23 August 2026 and explores the power of curiosity and inquiry in scientific understanding. \nMembers of the NSW Parliament and their staff will be invited to attend the exhibition space between the hours of 11.00am – 2.00 pm to see and engage with our schools\, teachers and students. \nWe invite NSW schools to register to exhibit at Science in the House. Rural and regional schools are encouraged to apply\, with opportunities for financial assistance for successful regional schools. \nExhibits can include: \n\nExamples of projects within the classroom\nSimple hands-on activities to demonstrate \nModels\nStudent science posters \n\nPlease submit this expression of interest (EOI) by Monday 30th May 2026. \nSubmit a Science in the House EOI\nEvent details\nWhen: Wednesday 5 August 2026. \nEvent Time: 11am – 2pm \nArrival\nThe Jubilee room will be available to us for set up from 10am. Please arrive and check in via the main visitors entrance\, 6 Macquarie Street Sydney. Vehicles are permitted to stop at the entrance to drop off equipment. All bags\, items and equipment will need to go through security. \nParking\nThe closest parking is the Sydney Eye Hospital (via Hospital Road) or Wilson Parking across the street (187 Macquarie Street). If anyone from your group has accessibility requirements\, please let me know in advance and I will organise a parking pass for you. \nStall details\nDue to limited capacity\, each school will be invited to bring 3 representatives\, and will have access to a rectangular table 1.5m x 90cm to set up their stall. The venue is providing some table cloths for each exhibit; please feel free to also bring your own branding. Flammable equipment will not be permitted by the venue. \nLunch\nA selection of sandwiches and finger foods will be provided\, including vegetarian and gluten free options. \n      . \n       \n.     
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/science-in-the-house/
LOCATION:Jubilee Room\, NSW Parliament House\, 6 Macquarie Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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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:\nRefer to 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\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)\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\nHow to navigate conversations with parents\, conduct effective interviews\, and professionally handle difficult interactions. \nCreating Positive Culture\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\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:\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\nStrategies for planning effectively\, prioritising tasks\, managing marking loads\, and using systems that reduce overwhelm. \nStandard 7.4.2 \nManaging Your Wellbeing\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\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\n\nRegistration Closes: Thursday\, 30 April 2026\nMembers – please login to register for a ticket \n  \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-early-career-teachers-course/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Forum: Excelling Science across NSW
DESCRIPTION:2026 Virtual Forum\nThe STANSW 2026 Virtual Forum: Excelling Science across NSW is an online professional learning series accessible to all science teachers across NSW. \nThe series runs across four days. Tickets will be available to purchase per day\, and recordings will be available after each session so that ticket holders can watch ‘on demand’ following the sessions. \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   \nJoin us at the Virtual Forum for: \n\nAccessible\, high-quality professional learning for NSW science teachers and primary teachers looking to enhance science lessons.\nA diverse mix of workshops in a virtual format\, with contributions from regional presenters.\nGuidance on science syllabus changes through sessions on pedagogy\, assessment\, practical investigations\, depth studies\, content progression\, and working scientifically skills.\n\nInterested in presenting? Complete the speaker submission form here!\nSTANSW is a NESA recognised PD provider. Attendance at each session can be logged as up to 2 hours of PD as part of NESA maintenance and accreditation requirements.\nStandards Addressed: 2\, 3 and 5\, 6 and 7. \n  \nNot a member yet? Join our community to access member discounts and access to other STANSW benefits.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://stansw.asn.au/event/2026-virtual-forum-excelling-science-across-nsw-day-1/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Networks,Webinar
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