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This series of after school sessions will give you a taste of elements that may be incorporated into STEM education & projects or a Design Technologies Maker Space. Participants will get to explore and play with a range of materials, resources and tools.Our Fourth session in this series is based on the Little Scientists Technology module and will focus on engaging children in technical learning through design, production, investigation, and analysis and fostering children’s technical compete...

AISWA is proud to present the AICD Governance Foundations course for Not-For-Profit Directors of Independent Schools. This 1.5-day face-to-face course is open exclusively to Governing Board Members and Principals of AISWA schools and is being run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a leading provider of governance education and development programs. The course has been tailored to the unique governance needs of Independent schools, providing participants wit...

AISWA is proud to present the AICD Governance Foundations course for Not-For-Profit Directors of Independent Schools. This 1.5-day face-to-face course is open exclusively to Governing Board Members and Principals of AISWA schools and is being run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a leading provider of governance education and development programs. The course has been tailored to the unique governance needs of Independent schools, providing participants wit...

An opportunity for teachers of Music to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Music 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.

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 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.

Are you interested in using animals for scientific purposes?Do you have animals at school?Do you have questions about the approval process for keeping animals?Do you find the paperwork complicated and time-consuming?This afternoon session will share information and clarify some of the questions and issues that arise from the approval process involved in order to comply with the Animal Welfare Act WA (2002) along with the Code for animal use for scientific purposes. The information will be of int...

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.

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 ...