Science Teachers’ Association of New South Wales Inc.
Providing leadership and promoting excellence in science education
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OBJECT 3.2 a. initiating actions and to influence decision making in areas pertinent to science
teaching by communicating policy and advice to relevant individuals, organisations and the
Media; Consultation to NESA regarding new Stage 6 syllabus .......................................................... 5
President’s Report .................................................................................................................................. 5
OBJECT 3.2b: providing learning opportunities and professional development for science
education ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
ACSTA NSW (Annual Conference Science Teachers Association) ................................................ 8
Meet the Markers of the 2016 HSC Exams ......................................................................................... 9
STANSW HSC Science Exam Preparation Days for Yr12 Students .............................................. 10
STANSW Physics Teachers Conference............................................................................................ 11
Biology, Earth and Environmental & Senior Science Teachers Conference (BEESST) ............... 12
STANSW Chemistry Teachers Conference ...................................................................................... 13
STANSW Early Career Teachers Course (ECT) ............................................................................... 14
STEM X Academy Regional Workshops .......................................................................................... 16
Diving Deep into Depths Studies Workshops ................................................................................. 16
OBJECT 3.2 c. providing publications and resources ......................................................................... 17
Science Education News (SEN) Journal ............................................................................................ 17
Communications .................................................................................................................................. 18
Ning, Facebook and Twitter ........................................................................................................... 18
STANSW Electronic HTML Quarterly Newsletter E-News ...................................................... 18
STANSW Science Matters Quarterly Printed Newsletter .......................................................... 18
OBJECT 3.2 d. creating and maintaining a governance system that ensures the Association
remains viable and effective ................................................................................................................... 19
Financial Report for 2017 (abridged version) ................................................................................... 19
STANSW Branches .............................................................................................................................. 20
STANSW online systems – XEN Connect ........................................................................................ 20
OBJECT 3.2e. developing and maintaining partnerships and sponsorships................................... 20
Professional Teachers’ Council NSW ................................................................................................ 20
Rosemary Hafner Memorial Scholarship ......................................................................................... 21
2017 STANSW Young Scientist Awards State Program ................................................................. 21
2017 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) ................................................................. 22
STANSW Awards ................................................................................................................................ 23
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