STAWA Membership

Become a STAWA Member or Renew Your Membership by visiting; http://stawa.net/teachers/membership/ or by calling the STAWA office on (08) 9244 1987.

STAWA SERVICES AND SUppORT

Catalist and primary Science Chat STAWA’s lists server (All teachers)

Catalist reaches over 800 Science Educators and together with Primary Science Chat and social media such as twitter (@SciTeachersWA) are used to share information, ask questions and discuss current issues. To subscribe click here or follow the link from our website homepage.

Teachers’ Survival Kit (members Only)

Found on the web at www.stawa.net, For Teachers. Members can upload and downloaded resources (exams, tests, course outlines, etc).

Australian Science Teachers’ Association, ASTA, Affiliation

All full fee paying members enjoy the benefits of affiliated membership to the national body.

members receive the following publications

1. Teaching Science (ASTA journal) – Four issues 2. PRISCI PIN-UPS (Primary Science) – Four issues 3. SCIOS (STAWA online journal) – Three issues. 4. E-Newsletters and Print Newsletters 5. National Science Week Activity Book (ASTA publication) 6. Professional Development & Conference Programs 7. Science Talent Search Booklet 8. Science iQ online science quizzes Information

members receive discounts on STAWA Professional Development Workshops and Conferences, and STAWA resources and publications. professional support Including information and professional advice on employment and teaching, curriculum, government policy, science equipment and professional development.

STAWA offers teaching and learning enrichment opportunities such as, Physics Day @ Adventure World, Science Talent Search and ScienceIQ Online Quizzes.

professional recognition of the achievements and service of science teachers through annual awards such as the de Laeter medal, the STAWA primary

Science Award and Jeff Cahill Early Career

Teacher Award. STAWA also recognizes student achievements through Science Talent Search and the ScienceIQ Online Quizzes.

STAWA provides an independent voice and with representation on many bodies and committees can express the needs and concerns of its members and help to shape the profession.

Call for Nominations for STAWA Life membership

STAWA Council calls for nominations for Life Membership. Each nomination for Life Membership is considered on its individual merits. Nomination must be forwarded to the President of the Association, in writing, by 11th August, accompanied by written evidence supporting the case for Life membership. (email: admin@stawa.net or mail: STAWA President, PO Box 7310, Karawara, WA, 6152).