Hi
I'm President of LAZSTA. I noticed a trail of questions and comments. I am happy to answer any of them. But as a start:
1) We are no longer associated with STANSW. We are an Incorporated Science association so we are standalone.
2) LAZSTA has been around for a long time. We serve all educational sectors.
3) We run a number of programs for both teachers and students.
4) Membership gives you discounts in some workshops and student programs.
Teacher programs
1) Science conference:
Theme: Preparing for a new curriculum in a dynamic future
Cheaper than most of the conferences around.
When: Friday 27 - Saturday 28 October
Where: Novotel Parramatta.
Registration:
https://forms.gle/iXabRJPbaR1Lcnp4A
2) Science network meetings
Held once per term at a local high school. The theme depends on the needs of teachers.
3) Stage 6 Exams
We write and sell Stage 6 exams for all science subjects, including Science Extension.
Order form:
https://forms.gle/gtFwxWvsvcYfSydh6
4) Different workshops throughout the year
So far we have run:
- Beginning Teachers workshop
- Effective Questioning workshop
- Classroom Management workshop.
Student programs - these are run in partnership with Western Sydney University at Parramatta (School of Science) and Penrith (School of Education)
Member schools get discounts per student.
1) Year 12 Chemistry Days - UV/VIS, AAS, Sulfate in fertiliser prac (full already this year)
2) Year 8 Science Days - 3 labs of fun experiments.
3) Science and Maths Exposed - Aimed at Stage 5 students
4) Year 12 Study days - to be recommenced in 2024.
5) Year 12 Biology and Physics days - to be organised hopefully in 2024.
I am happy to answer any questions and provide you with a membership form if you wish.
Please email me at
cherine.spirou@stmarouns.nsw.edu.au or
lazstascience@gmail.com
