Curriculum Focus Day: SACE Agriculture 2026
About this event
Aim: To build confidence and understanding of SACE Stage One Agriculture and Stage Two Ag Systems and Ag Production, with a focus on skill building and industry connections.
Where: Westminster School, Thomas Pavillion
Parking will be tight, so you may need to park in surrounding streets. Parking is indicated with a “P” on the campus map. The train stop is very convenient or consider car pooling.
Please make your way to the Thomas Pavillion where you will register.
Date: Friday 20th February 2026 8:15am ready for an 8:30am sharp start.
Catering: Morning Tea & Lunch provided (please advise us of any dietary requirements when you register)
BYO: Name badge
WiFi connection: Details will be provided by email after you have registered. Please make sure you use an email address that you can check on your phone.
Risk Assessments: Will be provided prior to the event
*Please Note: No Refunds will be offered for any cancellations after February 13th
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Time |
Topic |
Presenter |
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8:30am |
Welcome & introductions
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Larissa Tallent ATASA President |
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8:35am |
SACE review – Stage One and Two revisited Feedback from moderation and marking |
Sue Pratt Lead Ag Teacher |
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9:00am |
Sheep Expo student bursaries |
Bruce Hancock AIA(SA) |
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9:20am |
SHE reports – top tips and new ideas |
Jason Greenslade Westminster School |
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10:20am |
Morning tea
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10:50am |
Artificial Intelligence – strategies for success |
Andrew Malcolm Westminster School |
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11:20am |
Achievement in the SACE – what does A+ look like? |
Justine Fogden, Loxton High Mike Askem, SACE Board |
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12:00pm |
Industry spotlight: Plants for Space |
Alison Gill Plants for Space, Adelaide Uni |
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12:45pm |
Lunch
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1:30pm
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Shared success – ideas to strengthen industry connections in the SACE |
Justine Fogden
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2:00pm |
Nailing the Analysis and Conclusions in Externals – developing a great scaffold |
Sue Pratt |
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2:45pm |
Alternatives in the SACE – lived experience with Integrated Learning, Industry Connections and Community Connections |
Belinda Stringer, Clare High Grace Sampson, Murray Bridge HS Zoe Adams, Xavier College |
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3:15pm |
SACE Subject renewal update
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Kirsty Hart, Urrbrae AHS |
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3:45pm |
Tour of Thomas Foods International Centre for Agriculture and Sturt Grove Farm. Nibbles provided. |
Andy Malcolm |
