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Training and events
Resources | Past Events
Past events
Browse previous SACE International training and events, including workshops, forums, information and learning sessions for schools held across our global network.
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Focus: Designing for future directions
Audience: SACE International teachers and academic leaders
When: Thursday 13 March – Saturday 15 March 2025
Mode: Face to face
Where: Kindly hosted by Gateway College, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Description: This three-day face-to-face teacher training workshop offers an important opportunity for developing your understanding of teaching the SACE and building strategies for student success. It is a hands-on workshop where you will work with other SACE International teachers and build professional networks.
The workshop ticket is complimentary. Arrangements for travel, accommodation, and other expenses are the responsibility of participating schools/colleges.
Please ensure to check if you require a visa to travel to Sri Lanka. If you require an invitation letter from the host, please specify this upon checkout of your booking.
Audience: SACE Coordinators
When: Online via Zoom
Mode: 14 February 2025, 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm ACDT
Description: The SACE Board invites all SACE Coordinators to join for an online information session regarding the management of SACE. The session will cover the below topics:
- Professional Learning Plan for 2025
- Starting the year as a SACE Coordinator
- SACE Calendar
- Start of year operational tasks
- SACE subject selections
Booking link emailed to SACE Coordinators
NOTE: bookings close 12 February 2025
Event Name: Understanding Moderation and Marking Processes and Preparing for Assessment Submission
Audience: SACE Teachers
When: 12 September 2024, 3.30 pm ACST
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: This session aims to build general understanding of moderation and marking processes. It will also feature practical information for teachers to support awareness of what is required when submitting materials for assessment.
This session is highly recommended for teachers new to teaching the SACE or those who would like more information on assessment submission requirements.
Event Name: Supporting Student Writing in the SACE
Audience: SACE Teachers
When: 15 August 2024, 3.30pm ACST
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: This session will offer teachers the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the key features of academic writing and a range of teaching strategies to support writing in the SACE.
Zoom access link will be emailed once Humantix registration is completed.
Audience: Principals and SACE Coordinators
When: Monday 17 June 2024, 3.00 – 4.00pm (ACST)
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: The SACE Board will share key aspects of the SACE Board Strategic Plan 2024-2027. We invite you to join the conversation about:
- A qualification for a changing world
- Subject renewal
These forums are specifically designed for Principals to maintain a high-level strategic discussion. However, we have allowed for up to 3 attendees from each school, and encourage you to bring your school’s SACE Coordinator.
Please contact Amber Newall, Phone: 08 8115 4857 or email Amber.Newall@sa.gov.au if you have any questions.
This program is a great opportunity to visit world - renowned institutions and experience first-hand how Adelaide brings students closer to success.
Audience: SACE International School ambassadors who meet specified criteria
When: Saturday 15 – 21 June 2024
Mode: Face to face
Where: Adelaide, South Australia
Description: The StudyAdelaide & SACE International Ambassador program is a joint initiative of StudyAdelaide and the SACE Board to highlight the advantages of Adelaide as a study destination, and showcase pathways and opportunities for SACE students wishing to pursue further education in Adelaide.
The program offers an immersive, educational, and exciting program and is the best opportunity to experience first-hand the vibrancy of Adelaide and what it offers students.
The StudyAdelaide & SACE International Ambassador Program offers an immersive, educational, and exciting program and is the best opportunity to experience first-hand the vibrancy of Adelaide and what it offers students.
Experience Adelaide through activities that showcase the quality lifestyle on offer for students and the many opportunities available to students both during study and after graduation. The itinerary showcases Adelaide’s high-quality education offering, the participants will engage in interactive activities with the SACE Board of South Australia, along with our three public universities (Flinders University, the University of Adelaide, and University of South Australia), TAFE SA, SA Government Schools and many more.
By the end of the program, ambassadors will be equipped with the comprehensive knowledge to share with fellow staff, potential students, parents and become ambassadors of Adelaide and SACE program. They will experience exactly why Adelaide is one of the most liveable cities and preferred study destinations in Australia.
What is included?
- Return economy flights to Adelaide
- Accommodation
- Most Meals
- An exciting program of activities, including visits to world-renowned institutions and tourism experiences
- Transportation in Adelaide
What is not included?
- Travel Insurance
- Visa application fees
- Health insurance
- Passport renewal cost
Please nominate one recommended staff member who best meets the criteria below:
1. Has worked within a SACE International school for at least 2 years
2. Counsels current SACE students on University and VET pathways as a part of their role
3. Interested in becoming an Ambassador* for SACE International and StudyAdelaide
4. Can travel to Adelaide on the specified program dates.
The program, content and activities are designed for an ambassador that fits the criteria above, and we would ask that you select based on this, we request that the nominated candidate has not visited Adelaide in the past 5 years and is not an owner, director, or management level within your organisation.
NOTE: nominations close 8 March 2024
Audience:
- People who actively market and promote the SACE program
- Head of SACE program or Principal
- SACE Coordinator
- Marketing Manager or Executive
- Recruitment Manager
- Student Counsellor
When: 12 June 2024
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description: The virtual workshop offers schools a valuable chance to engage, discover and discuss SACE International’s recently launched marketing materials.
The workshop will detail;
- What SACE marketing materials are available to schools
- Brand Guidelines and logo update
- Highlight SACE messaging to inform partner schools marketing activities
Audience: SACE teachers
When: 28 February 2024
Mode: Online via Zoom
Description:
In this session we:
- consider validity, reliability, and fairness in assessment
- question qualitative judgement making and the comparability of evidence
- critically consider bias in assessment
- discuss emerging technologies and principles of assessment
For those unable to attend the offshore workshops in Malaysia and Vietnam in 2023, participation in this virtual session is highly recommended.