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National Science Week: In conversation with Dr Richard Harris SC OAM 2019 Australian of the Year
National Science Week runs August 10-18 2019 and aims to inspire young people to engage, explore and understand science and why it matters. The Government of South Australia, in partnership with the Australia Day Council of South Australia is delighted to present: In conversation with Dr Richard Harris SC OAM 2019 Australian of the Year This free event is designed for school students and accompanying adults to understand ‘the power of science’!
Thursday 8 August 2019
6.30 pm for 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace Adelaide
Registration: https://dr-richard-harris.eventbrite.com.au
Enquiries: DIS.Events@sa.gov.au
The Paradigm Shifters Learning Symposium
The Association of Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA) and the South Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (SASPA) will co-host the Paradigm Shifters Learning Symposium to showcase the work of International expert Yong Zhao and the progress of South Australian Schools in embedding his approaches into their work. The symposium will be held on July 29 at the National Wine Centre. A school visitation program has been planned for July 30 and 31. The total cost per participant is $350 inclusive of school visits.
Ten AISSA schools and ten SASPA schools are working with Professor Yong Zhao to explore the evolving possibilities and challenges in creating schools which will build future thinkers and innovators. The guiding principles of the work have been Professor Zhao’s principles of student autonomy, product-oriented learning and the global campus which, he believes, are foundational to a world class education.
This work has led to a better understanding of what conditions help the development of entrepreneurial young people, a personalised education and increased student participation as valuable contributors and decision makers.
More information and registration details are available on the Paradigm Shifters Learning Symposium‘s dedicated website.
AISSA Bulletin Special Edition: State Budget 2019-20
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AISSA Bulletin No 4: 12 June 2019
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AISSA Bulletin No 3: 8 May 2019
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AISSA Bulletin No 2: 13 March 2019
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AISSA Bulletin No 1: 7 February 2019
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International Experts engaged to work with AISSA schools from 2019-2021
Charles Leadbeater, international authority on innovation and creativity, lead advisor to the OECD, will facilitate the Student Agency Lab.
Micahel Bunce from University of East London will facilitate the Meta-Praxis project.
Media Statement: Congratulations to Class of 2018
The AISSA Chief Executive, Mrs Carolyn Grantskalns, has congratulated all students whose hard work and effort have led to them completing the South Australian Certificate for Education. Mrs Grantskalns also congratulated all students who completed their International Baccalaureate studies this year. She said: “Finishing schooling is an important milestone in the lives of young people and I wish each one of them well in whatever the future holds for them”.
Media Release: Government releases SACE review, Hon John Gardner MP
The State Government has released the review of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), which outlines 16 recommendations for improving the certificate.
The independent review, led by highly regarded principal Ms Wendy Johnson, was informed by extensive consultation and received numerous submissions, including over 1500 survey responses.
Key recommendations include removing the compulsory 10 credit Research Project from Stage 2 and replacing it with a redesigned 10 credit Research Project at Stage 1 of the SACE, with options for a specialised research project for students wishing to focus on vocational, service and entrepreneurial pathways.
An optional 20 credit Research Project would also be available in Stage 2 as a stand-alone subject.
An implication of this recommendation would result in many students undertaking five Stage 2 subjects in order to receive an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for university entrance, in line with other states and territories.
Other notable recommendations include developing industry-led framework subjects in the curriculum such as cyber security or healthy aging, and improvements relating to the recognition of Vocational Education and Training (VET).
Education Minister John Gardner welcomed the review and said the SACE Board were now working through the recommendations.
Please refer to the full media release, which includes a link to download the the full SACE Review..