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Here are some benefits for STAWA Members. Please check our website for details, and to see what else STAWA does - PLUS what STAWA can offer you! (www.stawa.net).

SERVICES AND SuppORT

Resources for Primary and Secondary teachers are available to members and non-members on the website (see Resources tab). You can download resources from the website and members can request to upload resources by contacting the Office (admin@stawa.net).

Catalist: An email communications list for Secondary teachers; used to share information, ask questions, and discuss current issues. To subscribe see the Teachers Tab on the website.

Australian Science Teachers’ Association (ASTA) pubLICATIONS

Affiliation: Full fee-paying members receive affiliated membership to the national association. This includes access to ASTA’s online journal, Teaching Science, and the Chrysalis online learning community.

STAWA Members receive:

• SCIOS (STAWA online journal)

• STAWA SPARKs! (Primary Science Committee online publication)

• Teaching Science (ASTA journal),

• Spotlight on STAWA (e-newsletter)

• Information about Science activities for students and teachers

• Professional Development & Conference programs mEmbER DISCOuNTS

Members receive discounts for STAWA Professional Development Workshops, a range of services and attractions, STAWA texts and resources, plus attendance at STAWA Conferences and events, including:

• CONSTAWA (WA Science Educators Conference)

• Future Science (WA Science Educators Conference)

• Psychology Teachers Convention

• Marine and Maritime Teachers Convention

• CONASTA (Australian Science Educators Conference, ASTA)

pROfESSIONAL RECOGNITION

STAWA recognition of teacher achievement and service through annual awards:

• de Laeter medal

• Jeff Cahill Early Career Teacher Award

Support for primary Science teachers is given through the STAWA Early Career primary Science Scholarship

OppORTuNITIES

• Teaching employment opportunities, curriculum review and development, government policy input, science equipment advice and professional development.

• An independent voice through STAWA’s representatives on education bodies and committees.

WELCOmE pACK

New members receive a Welcome Pack containing a Members USB, Pen, and Notepad.

STAWA LIfE mEmbERShIp

Each nomination for Life Membership is considered on its merits. Nominations, with supporting evidence, are submitted to the STAWA President, and if awarded, bestowed at the AGM. See the STAWA website for details.

STuDENT OppORTuNITIES

• Science Talent Search

• Physics Day

• Synergy Schools Solar Challenge

mEmbERShIp QuERIES

For queries about membership, please email us at admin@stawa.net.