12/02/2026
Are you a R-6 teacher, teaching HASS?
Here are some workshop sessions you may find relevant for you at our HASS SA Conference, Saturday 7th March 2026. Register now to ensure your 1st preferences for workshop sessions. Schools can arrange to be invoiced. Please share with colleagues, bring a friend.
“Step Outside the Classroom to learn about Indigenous plant uses”. Presented by David Larritt, in the grounds at Urrbrae where the conference will be held. Years 4-8
“Bringing back the Butterflies (BBB)” Over 40 butterflies native to t he Kaurna (Adelaide) plains and hills have lost their habitat through vegetation clearing. We need your help to bring them back. BBB is for everyone. Years R-6, presented by Deidre Knight, Australian Assoc. for Environmental Education (AAEE)
“Beyond the Catch: First Nations Fishing Technologies and Sustainable Practices” Beyond the Catch introduces the engineering principles behind fish traps, designed for sustainable harvesting across diverse environments. Build a fish trap model. Presented by Phola Ramos, SA Museum. Years R-12.
“History Skills – Opal Wonders” A 5-part video series for years R-4 accompanied by extensive teaching resources. Presented by Crystal Forward & Michelle Fulham, History Trust of
SA.
“Murray’s Mission” A fun video series for ages 3-8 that inspires a love for the River Murray through music, storytelling and nature-based learning. Learn abou9t water, ecosystems, sustainability and caring for Country. Presented by Debbie Locke, Australian Assoc. for Environmental Education (AAEE) Years R-2
“Ways to integrate HASS into Literacy and Numeracy” Instead of doing HASS for a small aprt of the year, learn ways it can be integrated with literacy and/or numeracy, making it more about exploring the world, rather than doing HASS. Presented by Deb Lasscock, Teacher Mentor and Tutor. Years 4-6
“Fun learning about government” Annabel Crabb’s ‘Civic Duty’: Episode 1 ‘Fairness’ ABC iView. Presented by Deb Lasscock, Teacher mentor and tutor. Years 4-6
“Not Science but Geography Fieldwork! Ideas for engaging and creative geography in the field”. Presented by Malcolm McInerney, HaSS Assoc. SA (HAA)
View the full details of the program at www.hass-sa.asn.au/conference then register at https://events.humanitix.com/2026-hass-sa-annual-conference-connections-strategies-resources
Register on Humanitix - 2026 HASS SA Annual Conference - Connections, Strategies, Resources hosted by Humanities and Social Sciences (SA). Urrbrae Agricultural High School, 505 Fullarton Rd, Netherby SA 5062, Australia. Saturday 7th March 2026. Find event information.
