May 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to the PIEFA May 2018 Newsletter. With term two in full swing and winter almost upon us we're pleased to bring you an edition full of news, ideas and resources. Make sure you check out the industry news section for lots of professional development and student learning opportunities.
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Happy reading!
Ben Stockwin, CEO, PIEFA
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Send us your news!
If you would like to submit a news item for the next edition please email info@piefa.edu.au.
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Conference 2018 wrapped up
The PIEFA 2018 Conference - Food and Fibre: the Original STEM finished on 1 May 2018 having been a great content-based conference with lots of fantastic learning and networking opportunities for its 135 attendees. The diverse and varied keynote presentations and workshops were a highlight and all of the presentations are now available on the PIEFA website.
Thanks again to the amazing sponsors: the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, GRDC, Queensland Agricultural Training Colleges, Rabobank, SmartFarm Learning Hub, drumMUSTER and Australian Eggs. Many PIEFA members also supported the conference by hosting a trading table and displaying their educational resources.
Thank you also to attendees who have provided feedback via our survey. The process of compiling that information is underway and will be used to make sure the next conference is bigger and better. It's also not too late to provide your feedback online.
Also, if you're a teacher who attended please remember to claim your professional learning hours. If you didn't receive a certificate, get in touch with kelly.spence@piefa.edu.au.
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Photos from PIEFA 2018
Pictured: Beth Welden from Forest and Wood Products Australia, PIEFA Chair Dr Cameron Archer AM, keynote speaker Bernard Salt, and Ali Briggs from Cotton Australia enjoying the 2018 PIEFA Conference dinner.
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Opportunity for PIEFA to be AWiA conference charity partner - vote now!
PIEFA is incredibly honoured to be nominated as one of the potential Australian Women in Agriculture conference charity partners for 2018 - their 25th anniversary conference. Please spare a minute to vote for PIEFA here.
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Using water sustainably:
Year 7, Science
Using science and technology to understand contemporary issues that relate to water use and management within a community.
VIEW RESOURCE
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All about eggs:
Years 7-8, Technologies
Investigating the nutritional value of eggs and using design and technology to produce an innovative egg-based solution.
VIEW RESOURCE
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More women into agriculture
Speaking at an event at BEEF 2018, Australia's former Governor-General Dame Quentin Bryce said the role of women in agriculture has come a long way and that higher education is the key to getting more women into the industry. READ MORE
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Horizon Scholarship winners
AgriFutures Australia has announced the 14 university students from across Australia who have been awarded an Horizon Scholarship in recognition of their leadership potential and commitment to the future of Australian agriculture. READ MORE
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Students attend BEEF 2018
The Queensland Agricultural Teachers Assocation (QATA) congratulated the hundreds of teachers and students who participated in BEEF 2018, taking part in the educational competitions, paddock to plate tours and visiting interactive educational sites.
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QATA General Meeting 25 May 2018
The Queensland Agricultural Teachers Association's (QATA) Term 2 General Meeting will be held at 4pm on Friday 25 May 2018 by teleconference. For information on how to join the conversation email qldagteachers@gmail.com.
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Students try out marine biology
A group of secondary school students from across Australia recently spent a week snorkelling and taking samples from the ocean at Maria Island off Tasmania's East Coast as part of a unique program with the University of Tasmania. FIND OUT MORE
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Gippsland Tech School opens
The new Tech School in Gippsland has opened for business and robots and virtual reality are just some of the technologies available for students from eight Victorian schools to explore and work with.
FIND OUT MORE
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Careers with STEM: Maths
The latest edition of Careers with STEM has launched and it's all about Maths. This issue shows students how they can combine maths knowledge with media, arts, defence, global change, future finance and technology to have amazing careers. READ ONLINE
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NYSF Year 12 program
Applications are now open for the National Youth Science Forum’s Year 12 Program. Students currently studying in year 11 have until 31 May 2018 to apply for the 2019 STEM outreach program.
FIND OUT MORE
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Farm experience program in WA
West Australian teachers are invited to apply for a new free Teacher Farm Experience Program (TeacherFX) to be held in July 2018. Supported by Rabobank, the program aims to build teacher confidence and incorporate food and fibre production into teaching programs. APPLY NOW
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Free resource on farming
The Australian Farmer is a free digital book about the Australian agricultural industry. It is a valuable classroom resource on modern farming with an emphasis on innovation and technology, including links to a range of additional sources and material. FIND OUT MORE
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Prepare for the new Technology syllabus
The NSW Department of Education has developed a series of workshops to support teachers in preparing for implementation of the new Technology Mandatory Years 7-8 syllabus. They are QTC Registered for 6 hours professional development (PD) and are happening across New South Wales during term two. REGISTER NOW
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New ideas for teaching Technology
A series of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accredited workshops are being run in June throughout NSW for teachers looking for new ideas and inspiration or who are new to project based learning using a paddock to plate, food production and food solutions focus. FIND OUT MORE
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