Science Teachers' Association of WA - STAWA

24/08/2026

Secure your place for Physics day @ Adventure World! Join more than 1,000 Year 10–12 Physics students for one of Western Australia's longest-running and most popular STEM excursions.

Students will experience physics in action through hands-on investigations that connect classroom learning with real-world applications.

✔ Curriculum-aligned investigations
✔ Teacher workbooks and classroom resources included
✔ Supports learning before, during and after the excursion

Whether you're attending for the first time or returning with a new cohort, Physics Day offers an engaging and memorable way to bring senior Physics to life.

Places fill quickly - secure your school's spot today!

Register now: https://www.stawa.net/student-activities/physics-day/

17/08/2026

🌱 Celebrate National Science Week with STELR’s Shape Your Future webinar! 🔬

Discover how biology, plant science and biotechnology are helping build a more sustainable future in this FREE live webinar from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

Hear from leading STEM professionals working across plant synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, sustainability and environmental science, and explore the diverse career pathways shaping Australia’s future.

📅 Wednesday 19 August 2026
⏰ 11:15am–12:00pm AEST
💻 Online | FREE registration

Students and educators will hear directly from scientists about their career journeys, emerging STEM fields and how science, engineering and technology are being used to tackle real-world challenges.

A fantastic National Science Week opportunity to connect classroom science with real STEM careers and innovation! 🌏🌿

🔗 Register via the link below!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NAnqtq--TvObdB9naNpVkQ #/registration

Growing our future: STEM careers inspiring the next generation

14/08/2026

🔬 Celebrate National Science Week with STAWA! 🧡💙

To celebrate National Science Week (15–23 August 2026), we're giving you 20% OFF all STAWA publications! It's the perfect opportunity to stock up on quality science teaching resources for your classroom.

🛒 Use code: NatSciWeek2026

💸 Save 20% on all publication purchases at checkout.

Browse the STAWA Store and discover resources to support engaging, curriculum-aligned science teaching.

📚 Shop now: https://www.stawa.net/shop/stawa-store/

Offer available during National Science Week only. Happy shopping! 🧪✨

07/08/2026

Discover how to create meaningful STEM learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. This hands-on workshop introduces educators to inquiry-based learning through the Design Thinking Framework, exploring practical ways to connect science, technology, engineering and mathematics with authentic, real-world challenges.

Participants will investigate how empathy, place and local contexts can be used to engage students in purposeful STEM learning while designing cross-curricular experiences that integrate science, technologies, humanities, literacy and the arts. Suitable for both primary and secondary educators, this workshop provides adaptable strategies that can be implemented across a range of year levels and learning environments.

Workshop Details
📅 Date: Wednesday 8 October
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Location: STAWA Office (Hybrid delivery available)
⏱ Duration: Half-day (3 hours)
🎟 Member: $50
🎟 non-member: $100

Register now via the link below!
https://www.stawa.net/eventdetails/41201/starting-in-stem-teaching-with-empathy-place-and-purpose

06/08/2026

We are incredibly proud to welcome Science Teachers' Association of WA - STAWA as an Ochre Sponsor and recognise the significant role they are playing in strengthening STEM education and future talent pathways through the CoRE Learning Foundation! With STAWA’s support, we’re expanding our reach across WA and connecting with more science teachers than ever before!

Here’s what STAWA CEO, Johanna Stalley, had to say about partnering with CoRE

"STAWA values its partnership with CoRE because it creates meaningful opportunities for students to engage with science beyond the classroom. Together, we are supporting curiosity, innovation, and future STEM pathways for young Western Australians."

We’ve achieved so much together already, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this brilliant partnership! 🚀

03/08/2026

💜 Calling all girls in Years 5–9 across the South West! 💜

Ready to explore the exciting world of STEM? 🚀

STEMXX Sisters 2026 is a FREE event designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators and problem-solvers through a fun day of hands-on learning and discovery.

Participants will:
✨ Take part in engaging STEM workshops
🧠 Build problem-solving and innovation skills
👩‍🔬 Meet real STEM professionals
🤝 Make new friends and collaborate with like-minded students
🚀 Explore exciting future STEM careers
🎁 Receive a FREE showbag!

📍 Bunbury Catholic College
📅 Saturday 29 August
🎟️ FREE
👧 For girls in Years 5–9

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, create and discover where STEM can take you!

🔗 Register now: https://www.stawa.net/student-activities/stemxx/

02/08/2026

Rethink Menstrual Cycle Education in Your Classroom

Join us for My Vital Cycles: Transforming Menstrual Cycle Education in Schools, a half-day professional learning workshop designed to help educators deliver menstrual cycle education with confidence, accuracy and impact.

This evidence-informed session explores practical ways to make menstrual cycle science engaging, memorable and accessible for students from Year 8 through to ATAR. You'll gain classroom-ready strategies to individualise learning, scaffold complex concepts, and learn about the latest insights from clinical practice in Restorative Reproductive Medicine.

Participants will also explore how stronger collaboration across education and health can enhance reproductive health education in schools.

Please note: As this program is currently being evaluated, participants will be invited to contribute to an ongoing research project and will be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
(NDA) prior to participating.

📅 Wednesday 7 October
🕘 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 STAWA Office
⏱ Half-day (3 hours)
🎟 Members: $50
🎟 Non-members: $100

Register now via the link below!
https://www.stawa.net/eventdetails/41200/storytelling-to-teach-the-ovulatory-menstrual-cycle-science

31/07/2026

👁️ See Change: Promoting Eye Health and Inclusion in Primary Schools



Help your students see the world differently. 🌏👓



Join us for this engaging professional learning workshop and discover SeeChange, a STEM outreach initiative designed to promote eye health, vision awareness and inclusion in primary schools.



Explore a range of ready-to-use educational resources, including online learning videos, hands-on classroom activities and opportunities for school visits by trained educators. Learn practical ways to teach students about vision, vision impairment, healthy eye-care habits, and the importance of creating inclusive and supportive communities.

Developed in partnership with educators, eye-care professionals and individuals with lived experience of vision impairment, See Change supports schools to build awareness of preventable vision problems and encourage lifelong healthy eye-care habits.

Workshop Details
📅 Date: Monday 28 September 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: STAWA Office
⏱️ Duration: 1 hour
🎟️ Member: $25
🎟️ non-member: $50

Register now via the link below!
https://www.stawa.net/eventdetails/41202/see-change

29/07/2026

Future Science 2026 | Call for Presenters Now Open!
Event Details:
Date: Monday 30 November - Tuesday 1st December 2026
Time: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Murdoch University, Boola Katitjin Building

Future Science returns in 2026 with an exciting expanded two-day program, bringing together science educators from across Western Australia to explore innovative teaching, contemporary science and practical classroom practice.

New features for 2026 include:
🟦 A dedicated Leadership Stream.
🟦 Agricultural science, Maritime and Psychology workshops.
🟦 Practical workshops for primary educators.
🟦 Excursions showcasing science in action.

We are seeking enthusiastic presenters to deliver engaging, practical and inspiring onsite workshops on Day One – Monday 30 November 2026.

We encourage you to submit an expression of interest.
Expression of interest submissions close Monday 20 August 2026.
Submit your workshop proposal here:
https://lnkd.in/g3bSc5Su

Thank you for considering presenting at Future Science 2026. We look forward to showcasing the incredible work happening in science classrooms across our state and hope you will be part of this year's program.

29/07/2026

✨ That's a wrap on the Early Careers & Pre-service Teachers STEM Conference 2026! ✨

What an inspiring day of learning, connection and collaboration as we welcomed the next generation of STEM educators from across Western Australia.

From an inspiring keynote presentation by Matt Dodds, recipient of the 2025 Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools, to practical workshops and valuable networking opportunities with experienced teachers, the day was filled with learning and connection.

A huge thank you to Scitech for hosting the conference, and to everyone who attended, presented, mentored, exhibited and supported the event. Your enthusiasm made this conference such a success.

📸 Swipe through to relive some of our favourite moments from the day!
🔗 Want to see more? Check out the full photo gallery via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gqFefV7N