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• Annual Conference & Expo: 27 & 28 April at Brighton Secondary School. Convener: Dr. Jane Wright.
• SACE Stage 2 Biology, Chemistry and Physics seminars in August at The University of Adelaide.
• Early Career Teachers Conference - 13 October at Immanuel College. Convener: Kate Dilger.
• STEM Middle School Conference in conjunction with Mathematical Association of SA: - 1 December at Australian Science and Mathematics School. Convener: Dr. Jane Wright.
• Workshops and in-school professional learning to assist teachers with the implementation of the Australian Curriculum was provided by Kate Dilger throughout the year.
Resources
SASTA published a range of resources including SACE Stage 1 Workbooks, Study Guides,
Trial Exams, Biology and Chemistry Practical Manuals and What if we do Science?, Watch This & Watch This Too!
Publications / Communications
• Newsletter: Distributed in February, May, August and November
• SASTA E-News: Distributed the rst day of each month excluding school holidays
• Journal: Two editions per year: Editor – John Glistak
• Website
• Facebook - approximately 729 page likes (up from 622 last year)
• Twitter - 902 followers (up from 743 last year)
Student Activities
Oliphant Science Awards
The Oliphant Trophy Winner 2017 was awarded to Amber Washington from Norwood Morialta High School. 2,083 entries were submitted by 2,638 students who entered the competition.
National Science Week Grants
Grant Applications – Priscilla Martinus and Vanessa Fay
Examination Preparation Seminars (The University of Adelaide)
• Biology - 2 September:
Presenter – John Glistak
• Chemistry - 16 September:
Presenter – Kate Dilger
• Physics - 9 September:
Presenter – Brian Parsons
• Psychology - 19 September:
Presenter – Adriana Gatt
Representation and Advocacy
• Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) Mark Divito & Vanessa Fay represented SASTA as Federal Councilors
• SACE Learning Area Reference Group for Sciences – Kate Dilger
• SASTA Patron – Throughout the year we appreciated the support of our Patron, Dr Leanna Read
• Council of Education Associations of South Australia (CEASA) – Mark Divito represented SASTA
• NYSF (Rotary District 9520 National Youth Science Forum Committee) - Mark Divito represented SASTA on this committee.
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