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Agricultural Teachers Association of SA

Curriculum Focus Day: SACE Agriculture 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026
08:15 - 15:45

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

Time

Topic

Presenter

8:30am

Welcome & introductions

 

Larissa Tallent

ATASA President

8:35am

SACE review – Stage One and Two revisited

Feedback from moderation and marking

Sue Pratt

Lead Ag Teacher

9:00am

Sheep Expo student bursaries

Bruce Hancock

AIA(SA)

9:20am

SHE reports – top tips and new ideas

Jason Greenslade

Westminster School

10:20am

Morning tea

 

10:50am

Artificial Intelligence – strategies for success

Andrew Malcolm

Westminster School

11:20am

Achievement in the SACE – what does A+ look like?  

Justine Fogden, Loxton High

Mike Askem, SACE Board

12:00pm

Industry spotlight: Plants for Space

Alison Gill

Plants for Space, Adelaide Uni

12:45pm

Lunch

 

1:30pm

 

Shared success – ideas to strengthen industry connections in the SACE

Justine Fogden

 

2:00pm

Nailing the Analysis and Conclusions in Externals – developing a great scaffold

Sue Pratt

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

3:15pm

SACE Subject renewal update

 

Kirsty Hart, Urrbrae AHS

3:45pm

Tour of Thomas Foods International Centre for Agriculture and Sturt Grove Farm. Nibbles provided.

Andy Malcolm

Ticket Type Price
ATASA Members Members ticket for SACE curriculum day includes registration and catering. $35.00 Sale Ended
Non ATASA Members Non-Members ticket for SACE curriculum day includes registration and catering. $60.00 Sale Ended
Guest Speaker This ticket admits Guest Speakers invited by the ATASA Executive Committee. $0.00 Sale Ended
Total: $
Westminster School, Thomas Pavilion
1 - 23 Alison Avenue Marion SA 5043 Australia

505 Fullarton Road, Netherby, South Australia, 5062, Australia

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