Agricultural Teachers Association of South Australia - ATASA

09/08/2026

Who has the best job in the world? Ag teachers do! 🌱

Representatives from the ATASA Executive Committee attended the Adelaide University Agricultural Students’ Association’s Growing the Future Convention last week. We enjoyed showcasing the unique and rewarding career pathway of agricultural education and discussing the many opportunities it offers with the next generation of agricultural professionals.

We look forward to seeing some of those new faces in classrooms soon!

04/08/2026

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Jordan! A great ambassador for ag education at LambEx this week.

The Junior Achiever award winner hopes to connect students from non-agricultural schools with producers through on-farm visits, school programs, and mentoring. 🔗 stockjournal.com.au/story/9308075

09/07/2026

Have you seen the latest edition of the Lead Ag Teacher newsletter? This issue is jam-packed full of resources, events, grants, teaching ideas and opportunities to help you make the most of the term ahead.

Check out this edition + all previous editions - and sign-up to receive future copies - here: https://agcommunicators.com.au/education-resources/

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28/06/2026

Last week more than 50 educators came together for the ATASA Connect & Celebrate event. A highlight of the evening was presenting the inaugural ATASA Innovation in Agricultural Education Award.

Congratulations to Naomi Ey from Urrbrae Agricultural High School for being the recipient of this award.

Naomi has brought a fresh perspective to agricultural education by creating innovative links between Agriculture and HASS subjects, helping students engage with agriculture through authentic, cross-curricular learning experiences.

ATASA is proud to recognise Naomi's creativity, collaboration and commitment to strengthening agricultural education across South Australia.

28/06/2026

Last week more than 50 educators came together for the ATASA Connect & Celebrate event. A highlight of this event was presenting the inaugural ATASA Emerging Agricultural Educator Award.

Congratulations to Russell Wotton from Area School for being a joint recipient of this award.

Since moving into agricultural education, Russell has revitalised and expanded Agriculture at Keith Area School through innovative teaching, strong community partnerships and a commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for students both in and beyond the classroom.

ATASA is proud to recognise Russell's enthusiasm, leadership and contribution to agricultural education in South Australia.

27/06/2026

Last week more than 50 educators came together for the ATASA Connect & Celebrate event. A highlight of this event was awarding the inaugural ATASA Emerging Agricultural Educator Award.

Congratulations to Tyson Hartley from Harvest Christian College for being a joint recipient of this award.

In just two years of teaching Agriculture, Tyson has built a highly engaging, industry-connected program that provides students with authentic agricultural learning experiences and valuable insights into career pathways.

ATASA is proud to recognise Tyson's initiative, commitment and positive impact on agricultural education in South Australia.

23/06/2026

The next generation of the sheep industry is stepping up. Are you part of it, or do you know someone who should be?

📅 Tuesday 7 July
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Adelaide Convention Centre

The Westminster School Junior Jumbucks Program is your chance to experience LambEx26, the world’s biggest sheep industry conference, from the inside.

Designed for students aged 14–18, this action-packed day is all about hands-on challenges, real industry connections, and discovering where a future in agriculture could take you.

Plus — there are prizes up for grabs! Test your skills, get involved, and you could walk away a winner.

It’s an opportunity to build confidence, gain insight, and see what a future in the sheep industry can look like.

🔸 What does a career in agriculture really look like?
🔸 Who’s shaping the future of the sheep industry?
🔸 Where are the opportunities for the next generation?

Students — this is your chance to get involved.
Parents, teachers & mentors — share this with a young person who should be there.

👉 Register now: https://www.lambex.org.au/junior-jumbucks

23/06/2026

🌱 Healthy Soil Competition 2026 – Now open for entries 📝

Discover what’s happening beneath our feet and bring soil science to life in the classroom!

Presented by Soil Week Australia, the Healthy Soil Competition is open to students from Kindergarten to Year 10 and encourages young people to explore the fascinating world of soil and discover its connections to biodiversity, food production, environmental sustainability and everyday life.

Students are encouraged to use their creativity and preferred learning styles. Past entries have included videos, artwork, posters, infographics, comic strips, interviews, podcasts, animations, photo essays, digital presentations, and even a rap dance and song.

The competition aligns with the Australian Curriculum across Science, Geography, English and The Arts, and strongly supports the Sustainability cross-curriculum priority.

🏆 Prizes include:

Primary (Prep–Year 6)
• First Prize: $500 school voucher (7 categories)
• Second Prize: $100 school voucher

Secondary (Years 7–10)
• First Prize: $500 awarded directly to the student (2 categories)

Separate categories are also available for Homeschool and Specialist schools.

A free Resource Pack is available to support students to get started.

📅 Competition closes: 25 September 2026

👉 Register and download the Resource Pack here: https://buff.ly/9sQ2l6x