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Discussion of the 2025 English ATAR examinations. Share opinions and provide feedback on the ATAR English and Literature exam papers. Identify issues or omissions, and areas of strength. Consider implications for teaching programs and assessment practices for 2026.

The AISWA Early Career Teacher program is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. This event provides an opportunity for Early Career Teachers who completed the Year 1 program in 2024 to reconnect, further develop pedagogical practice, consider stakeholder engagement and reflect on their development as a teacher.

AISWA invites member schools to attend our Annual School Registration Seminar. These informative sessions are designed to support schools in maintaining regulatory compliance and preparing for upcoming registration audits.Our expert presenters from AISWA, NGSR Consultants, and the Ombudsman Reportable Conduct Directorate will delve into crucial topics, including:Current Registration Standards and Other Requirements: A comprehensive overview of the latest regulations.Anticipated Changes: Insights...

Discussion on the 2025 Mathematics ATAR examinations.

Have you ever found it challenging to express your thoughts clearly? Or perhaps you've avoided difficult conversations out of fear? We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming course on Being Brave To Have A Conversation That Matters. This transformative program is tailored to enhance your communication skills and empower you to engage in meaningful, courageous dialogues.Join us to unlock your potential and foster stronger, more authentic connections within our educational community.

An opportunity for teachers of Drama to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Drama courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the event.

An opportunity for teachers of Dance to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Dance courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the event.

The Home Economics Network Day provides an opportunity for Home Economics HOLA’s, along with Materials Design Technology and Food Science Technology teachers to remain current with the Curriculum, share resources and collaborate amongst themselves.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.An agenda will be posted closer to the event.

Discussion on the 2025 Mathematics ATAR examinations. Share opinions and provide feedback on the Science: Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Human Biology papers. Identify issues or omissions, and areas of strength. Consider implications for teaching programs and assessment practices. Complete SCSA feedback related to examinations.

This course provides middle years teachers with practical classroom strategies that focus on all literacy strands including reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, speaking and listening. Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy is a day of Professional Development covering all literacy areas. Participants receive the new, updated Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy workbook filled with practical classroom activities covering the following topics:Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development. Thi...

The ConnectED Learning Series supports early career teachers (ECTs) by addressing the challenges of their first professional years through an evidence-informed, collaborative learning experience. Delivered by AISWA over two years, the program consists of eight stand-alone modules (one per term), each hosted by a participating school.  Each session includes:  Evidence-based pedagogical practices aligned with High Impact Practices (HIPS).  Professional skill development, including r...

Discussion on the 2025 HASS ATAR examinations. Share opinions and provide feedback on the HASS papers for Geography, Economics, Modern History and Politics and Law. Identify issues or omissions, and areas of strength. Consider implications for teaching programs and assessment practices. Complete SCSA feedback related to examinations.

An opportunity for teachers of Visual Arts to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Visual Arts courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the ...