Australia's Science Forum

Earlybird registration closes on 31 May. Some sessions that were full have now opened up the following sessions. They are: Monday 11-12pm A08 Addressing the WHY in science and maths (now at capacity of 50 people) Monday 4-5pm C07 National Science Week 2016: Drones, droids and robots (now at capacity...

Flights and accommodation can be claimed back on tax. School should pay registration. Incorporate CONASTA into a holiday. Take a few extra days to see the sights around Brisbane and the Gold Coast. I'm going to MovieWorld and SeaWorld and catch up with friends while up there and will still have the ...

Energy from a Cheezel ??

It is used to detect the presence of alkalis, which turn the paper brown, or boric acid, which turns it red-brown.
Never had the need at high school level to use it.
Maybe used in industrial/food labs ??

There is an upcoming fulltime position at Bethlehem College - Ashfield.. Details here..... http://www.teachers.on.net/view/243964/?ref=bD0mZGlzdGFuY2U9NTAmc2VhcmNoJTVCdmFjYW5jeS5zdWJqZWN0JTVEPSZzZWFyY2glNUJ2YWNhbmN5LmpvYl90eXBlJTVEPSZzZWFyY2glNUJ2YWNhbmN5LmxldmVsJTVEPSZzZWFyY2glNUJ2YWNhbmN5LmRlbm9ta...

Does your school have different bells for evacuation and lockdown ?

Further details and application form can be found here ,,,

https://www.tara.nsw.edu.au/about/employment

If you belong to a state association gives you membership rate.
Are you planning on going Liz ??

Registration is now open for this conference
Register early to choose your workshops before they fill up.
Payment can be made closer to the date

http://www.cvent.com/events/conasta-65/ ... ba61e.aspx

Only Pt 2 at Booragul on 1 April
No plans for anywhere else at this stage except in the holidays 11/12 April

For those of you who remember Gillian Stewart who worked at Trinity Grammar and St Andrew's Cathedral School. Gillian retired to Tea Gardens 4-5 years ago. Sadly she passed away from leukaemia on Monday, surrounded by her family. Her funeral will be on Wednesday 2 March At : St Andrew's Anglican Chu...

ASET is running 2 PD days during the holidays on Chemwatch/ChemgoldFFX
See flyers for further details
Please email secretaryasetnsw@gmail.com to secure a place as numbers are limited

I believe SASSPA is mainly for Admin staff. Many years ago I was on the committee when they had a special interest group in science and I think Krys Stead started up SLAMN as an offshoot of that group (?)

The course is for anyone who is interested from ALL education sectors.

This two day training course on laboratory safety is being held at Oakhill College, Castle Hill, on 28-29 April. The course is specially designed for Heads of Science, Science Teachers and Laboratory Technicians, and will provide practical and useful information. Most of the material will also be re...

Don't hold your breath Labbie !!

St Benedict's Catholic College, Oran Park is looking for someone to cover holiday leave from Wed 23rd March to Friday 13th May 2016. If you are interested or know anyone else that might be, please contact Pauline Bonfield through the following email address: pauline.bonfield@dow.catholic.edu.au Pres...

Can anyone please recommend a good interesting textbook for Yr 11 Senior Science ?

Have been having a discussion with a teacher who has labelled a watch glass as a clock glass.
I've always called it a watch glass.
Your thoughts ??

Here are the details of the position vacant at St Vincent's - Potts Point..

http://www.seek.com.au/job/30023607?sav ... l4.01-3881