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JULY 2026JULY 2026
WHYDIDTHE WHYDIDTHE GERMCROSS GERMCROSS THE THE MICROSCOPE? MICROSCOPE?
TOGETTOTHE TOGETTOTHE OTHERSLIDE! OTHERSLIDE!
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STUDENT STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Entriesarenowopenforthe2026ScienceTalentSearch(STS),invitingstudentsfromKindergartento Year12acrossWesternAustraliatoinvestigatereal-worldissuesthroughengaging,curriculum-aligned STEMprojects.Thecompetitionencouragesstudentstodevelopcreativity,scientificthinkingand problem-solvingskillswhileexploringtopicstheyarepassionateabout.
Studentscanenterarangeofcompetitioncategories,includingScienceInvestigation,Engineering, andScienceCommunicationthroughposters,videosandphotography.Thisyear'scompetitionalso placesaspecialfocusonClimateScienceandSustainability,encouragingprojectsthatexploreareas suchasfoodandagriculture,renewableenergy,ecosystemhealth,andclimateandbushfire management
Whetherstudentsareconductinginvestigations,designinginnovativeengineeringsolutionsor communicatingsciencethroughcreativemedia,theScienceTalentSearchprovidesanexciting opportunitytoshowcasetheirtalentswhilefosteringalifelongpassionforSTEMwithavarietyofprizes onofferacrossallcompetitioncategories.
STUDENT STUDENT ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
RegistrationsarenowopenforSTEMXXSisters2026,afreeSTEMeventdesignedtoinsp g Years5–9acrosstheSouthWesttoexplorefuturepathwaysinscience,technology,engineeringand mathematics.HeldatBunburyCatholicCollegeonSaturday29August,theeventprovidesregional studentswithaccesstoexcitingSTEMexperiences,rolemodelsandcareerinspiration.
Participantswillenjoyafulldayofhands-onSTEMworkshops,engineeringandproblem-solving challenges,interactiveactivitiesandopportunitiestomeetscientistsandSTEMprofessionals.Students willbuildconfidence,makenewconnections,discoverfuturecareerpathwaysandreceiveafree showbag.
Bybringinghigh-qualitySTEMopportunitiesdirectlytotheSouthWest,STEMXXSistershelpsensure regionalgirlshavethesupport,inspirationandencouragementtopursueSTEMthroughoutsecondary school,tertiarystudyandbeyond.Registrationsarefreebutplacesarelimited,sosecureyourspot today.
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CoRE Learning Foundation
Inspire students through real-world STEM learning for PP-Year 12 teachers
CoRE Learning brings SCSA-approved, industry-aligned hands-on projects to your classroom. Over a semester, trimester or a term you and your students experience:
Immersive field trips
Student-centered learning
Industry career connections and pathways
Free professional development and support
Project-based learning tied to real-world problems
Primary Flyer - PP - Year 6
Secondary Flyer - Year 7 - 12
Bring immersive experiences into your classroom
CoRE Schools connects the WA curriculum with resources sector experiences and careers, through FREE, project-based, hands-on STEM projects.
Want to bring CoRE learning into your classroom next Semester? Let's Talk!
Learn more about CoRE Schools: Here Email us: info@corefoundation.com.au
WHYDIDTHE WHYDIDTHE MUSHROOM MUSHROOM GETINVITEDTO GETINVITEDTO ALLTHE PALLTHE PARTIES? ARTIES?
EXTERNAL TEACHINGEXTERNAL TEACHING ACTIVITIES
ANDACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES
EINSTEIN’S ENERGY: A TEACHER EINSTEIN’S ENERGY: A TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WORKSHOP
Exploreamodern,curriculum-alignedapproachto teachingenergyinYear8ScienceattheEinstein's EnergyProfessionalDevelopmentWorkshop
HostedbyEinstein-First,thishands-onworkshop introducesengagingactivitiesthatconnectconcepts suchasE=mc²,photons,solarenergyandreal-world technologiesthroughaccessible,classroom-ready lessons
Date:Wednesday,5August2026
Time:9:00am–3:00pm
Venue:PhysicsBuilding,TheUniversityofWestern Australia,Crawley
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CHEMISTRY TEACHERS NEEDED CHEMISTRY TEACHERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY FOR RESEARCH STUDY
AreyouasecondaryChemistryorScienceteacher?
ResearchersatCurtinUniversityareseekingteachers fromacrossAustraliatoparticipateinashortonline surveyexploringperceptionsofteachingandassessing criticalthinkinginsecondaryChemistry.
Yourinsightswillcontributetothedevelopmentofa practical,teacher-informedframeworkdesignedto strengthenChemistryeducationandbetterprepare studentswiththecriticalthinkingskillsneededforthe 21stcentury.
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Exploretheconnectionbetweenscience,cultureandCountryat AAEEWA'sFlourishEnvironmentalEducationEvent Featuring expertspeakers,interactiveworkshopsandguidedexperiences, thisinspiringprofessionallearningopportunitysupportseducators indeepeningtheirunderstandingofenvironmentaleducation, CaringforCountryandplace-basedlearning
PROTECTING OUR TREES FROM PROTECTING OUR TREES FROM POLYPHAGUOUS SHOT-HOLE POLYPHAGUOUS SHOT-HOLE BORER BORER
TheDepartmentofPrimaryIndustriesandRegional Development(DPIRD)ishostingafreecommunity workshoptohelpparticipantsrecognisethesignsof PolyphagousShot-holeBorer(PSHB)andunderstand howtorespondasWesternAustraliatransitionsfrom eradicationeffortstolong-termmanagementbytheend of2026.ScantheQRcodetoregisternow!
Thesessionwillcover:
HowtoidentifythesignsofPSHB infestation
Correctsamplingtechniques
Practicalactionstohelpprotectlocal treesandreducethespreadofthe pest
TEACH REGIONAL WA - CEWA TEACH REGIONAL WA - CEWA
CatholicEducationWesternAustralia(CEWA)isseeking ExpressionsofInterestfromprimaryandsecondary teacherstojoinCatholicschoolsacrossregional WesternAustralia.
OpportunitiesareavailableinBunbury,Geraldtonand theGEMSregion,withongoing,fixed-termandrelief positionsavailable
Regionalteachingoffersstrongprofessionalsupport, leadershipopportunities,relocationassistanceand additionalregionalincentives Ifyou'rereadytomakea meaningfulimpactwhileexperiencinglifeinaregional community,submityourExpressionofInteresttoday.
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Developthepracticalskillstosupportscienceeducation withtheMSL40122CertificateIVinLaboratory Techniques.Thisflexibleworkplace-basedqualification prepareseducationallaboratorytechnicianstosupport practicalscienceclasses,maintainlaboratorysafetyand equipment,andconfidentlymanagelaboratoryoperations.
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SCIENCE EDUCATION: FIT FOR THE SCIENCE EDUCATION: FIT FOR THE FUTURE FUTURE
Howcanscienceeducationevolvetomeetthe challengesoftomorrow?
TheAustralasianScienceEducationResearch Association(ASERA)hasreleaseditslatestwhitepaper, ScienceEducation:FitfortheFuture,bringingtogether leadingresearchandrecommendationstosupportthe futureofscienceteachingandlearning
Coveringtopicsincludingartificialintelligence,climate education,scientificliteracy,curriculumrenewal, teacherprofessionallearningandstudentengagement, thewhitepaperprovidesvaluableinsightsfor educators,schoolleadersandpolicymakerslookingto strengthenscienceeducationforthenextgeneration.
Whatsoundsimpossible...untilyoumeetSpyValve!
JoinDrAlCottinghamfromtheHarryButlerInstitutefor anengagingNationalScienceWeekpresentation exploringhowWesternAustralia'snativefreshwater musselsinspiredoneofAustralia'smostinnovative environmentalmonitoringtechnologies.
ThisFREEone-hourpresentationissuitableforYears 5–12,withcurriculumlinkstoEnvironmentalScience, Biology,EngineeringandDigitalTechnologies.Priority bookingsareavailableforPeel-HarveyCatchment schools.Registernowbycontacting:
@Pauline.Charman@Murdoch.edu.au
DPIRDFisheriesEducationteamatHillarysiscurrently takingbookingsforsemester2!
Thenewlessonsarecurriculumlinkedandfocusonthe latestscienceandmanagementoftheStatesaquatic resourcesandecosystems Newloankitsarenow avalible,whicharefreeandavailabletoborrow Follow thelinksbelowtoexplorethisopportunity!
Inspireyourstudentstoexplorethefutureof environmentalsciencethroughthecrcCAREHighSchool EssayCompetition.
StudentsinYears7–12areinvitedtosubmita500–1000 wordessayexploringthequestion:Howcanartificial intelligenceanddatahelpusdetect,understandand manageenvironmentalcontamination?
ThewinnerwillreceivetheprestigiousDrRonealNaidu Award,$1,000,andanexpenses-paidtriptoAdelaide toattendtheCleanUp2026ConferenceGalaDinner. Therunner-upwillreceive$500andanexpenses-paid triptoAdelaide
PECAN+ PECAN+
PECAN+CapturetheFlag2026isafreenationalcyber securitycompetitionforYear10–12students. Participantscanbuildtheirskillsthroughhands-on challengesincryptography,digitalforensics,web exploitationandmore,whiledevelopingteamworkand problem-solvingskills
DeakinUniversityisseekingexperiencedsecondary teacherscurrentlyteachingscienceormathematicsoutof fieldtoparticipateina30-minuteZoominterviewaspart ofaPhDresearchproject
AUSTRALIAN GOOD MEAT AUSTRALIAN GOOD MEAT EDUCATION EDUCATION
Bringreal-worldagricultureintoyourclassroomwith AustralianGoodMeatEducation,afreecollectionof FoundationtoYear12curriculum-alignedteaching resources.DevelopedincollaborationwiththePrimary IndustriesEducationFoundationAustralia(PIEFA),the resourcesexploretopicsincludingsustainablefood production,technologyandinnovation,foodsecurity, nutrition,careers,andthepaddock-to-platesupply chain
Featuringlessonplans,studentactivities,videos,digital learningexperiencesandcurriculumconnection resources,theseengagingmaterialssupport meaningful,inquiry-basedlearningacrossarangeof learningareas Allresourcesarefreetodownloadand designedforuseinbothprintanddigitalclassrooms.
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FREE NAIDOC WEEK STEM FREE NAIDOC WEEK STEM WEBINAR WEBINAR
CelebrateNAIDOCWeek2026byexploringthe connectionbetweenTraditionalKnowledgeandmodern STEMinthisfreeShapeYourFuturewebinar,hostedby theAustralianAcademyofTechnologicalSciencesand Engineering(ATSE).
Designedforstudentsandeducators,thewebinar exploreshowIndigenousknowledgesystemscontinue toshapefieldsincludingenvironmentalscience,health, engineeringanddigitaltechnologies.Hearfromleading IndigenousSTEMprofessionalsastheysharetheir careerjourneys,insightsandtheimportanceofdiverse perspectivesindrivinginnovation.Don’tmissthisfree opportunityandregisternow!
Date:TuesdayJuly28th
Time:12:15pm-1:00pm(AEST)
Venue:PhysicsBuilding,TheUniversityofWestern Australia,Crawley
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