Western Sydney University - Education

01/06/2026

Inspiring the next generation of innovators! It was fantastic to see students applying creativity, teamwork and STEM skills through this engaging Sphero challenge. Thank you for having us - we’re proud to support learning experiences that connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities.

01/06/2026

Our Kingswood Campus was buzzing last Thursday as the School of Education hosted 70 Teacher Cadets from Doonside, Kingswood, Cranebrook and Eagle Vale for the Growing Great Teachers Program in partnership with Creating Chances

Dr John Ley Associate Lecturer, Mathematics Education, delivered an engaging mock tutorial to a full house of Year 10-12 students, proving that maths can be fun when you’re learning with purpose.
It was amazing to see so many young people exploring university life, connecting with our staff, and imagining themselves as future teachers. A brilliant day for our future educators.

26/05/2026

School of Education | Pre‑Service Teacher Conference 2026 🍎🏫📚

The Pre‑Service Teacher Conference is one of the School of Education’s flagship events designed to connect our future teachers with the profession, build their confidence, and equip them with the practical skills, networks, and insights they need as they prepare to enter the classroom.

Parramatta South came alive on 22 May as we welcomed 700+ future teachers from Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and final‑year BEd programs for our biggest conference yet.

The day was a huge success, with:
44 Workshop Presenters
10 Event Sponsors
36 Stallholders
96% student satisfaction

Students engaged in hands‑on workshops with organisations such as Teach NSW, Wingaru Education, Fizzics Education, Sydney Zoo, Questacon, and schools across our region. The expo space was buzzing with stallholders including Down Syndrome NSW, Young Academics, ABC Education: BTN, Sydney Zoo, and Georges River, Fairfield, and Campbelltown Councils.

A special thank you to our event sponsors , including Aware Super, Fairfield City Council, Teachers Mutual Bank, NSW Teachers Federation, BBI – TAITE, WSU Early Learning, Anzuk Education, Aspect Australia, Young Academics, and Independent Schools NSW for their generous support.

Finally, thank you to all our stakeholders, partners, staff, and volunteers who planned, presented, hosted, and supported the day. Your contribution created an inspiring and memorable experience for the next generation of teachers. For more details, click here to visit the PST Conference event page https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/soed/news-and-events/pre-service-teacher-conference

30/04/2026

Do you teach mathematics in a Western Sydney school? Are you interested in the latest research on mathematics education?

We have an exciting oportunity for early childhood, primary or secondary teachers. The WSU School of Education is sponsoring 10 teachers to attend this year's Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) conference to be held at WSU's Parramatta South Campus from the 6th-10th July.

Register your interest in attending by emailing Professor Catherine Attard, [email protected].

MERGA48 Conference - 20266 - 10 July | Parramatta, Sydney MERGA48 – Beyond Boundaries: Strengthening Futures in Mathematics Education We are excited to confirm the announcement that MERGA48 will be hosted by Western Sydney University on their beautiful Paramatta South Campus, chaired by Prof Cathe...

06/03/2026

Semester 1 is here!
We were thrilled to kick off the year with Orientation sessions throughout the week, giving our new and returning students the opportunity to connect with peers, meet academic staff, explore campus, and learn more about the journey ahead.

Orientation during Welcome Week was all about building community, sharing key information, and setting you up for success as you begin or continue your path toward becoming passionate, skilled and future-focused educators.

A special thank you to Teachers Mutual Bank & Teach NSW - Department of Education for their ongoing support of our education community and commitment to empowering the next generation of teachers.

We are excited for the year ahead and proud to officially welcome you to the School of Education!

02/03/2026

‼️Exciting Opportunity for Future Teachers‼️

$4,000 Future Teacher Scholarships are now open!

Are you a student currently enrolled in a Teacher Education program in NSW?
Eligible students can receive up to $4,000 to support their teacher training.
The scholarship can help with:
• Laptops
• Textbooks
• Software
• Stationery
• Other expenses directly related to your studies

Scholarships are open to all student members, with special categories for:
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students
• Students from rural or remote areas
• First-year teacher education students
• Students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to environment and social justice (John Kaye Memorial)

Applicants may nominate for more than one category. The Future Teacher Scholarships Committee will award up to 15 scholarships.

Federation student members (studying full or part time) may apply for a Future Teacher Scholarship. Not a member? Student membership of the union is free; https://www.nswtf.org.au/join/student-membership-application-form/ to join.

https://members.nswtf.org.au/login/?backto=https%3A%2F%2Fmembers.nswtf.org.au%2Fdocuments%2Ffuture-teacher-scholarships%2F
to apply- 2026 applications will be closing at 4pm on 27 May 2026

For more information, contact the Membership and Training Officer via
📧 [email protected] or
📞 (02) 9217 2100.

If you are a student teacher you can join the Federation for free by completing this form. Please note: all...

02/03/2026

The School of Education would like to congratulate and thank our 12 outstanding students who were selected to receive the 2025 Outstanding Pre-Service Teacher Award!

Funded by Teachers Mutual Bank, this initiative recognises Pre-Service Teachers who demonstrate exceptional performance, professionalism, and commitment during their professional experience placements. Each award provides financial support to assist students with their studies, placements, and ongoing professional development as they prepare to enter the teaching profession.

In 2025, more than 2,000 Pre-Service Teachers completed a professional experience subject across our Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching programs. We received over 60 nominations from Supervising Teachers and University Advisors, highlighting the high standard, dedication, and positive impact our students are making in schools and early childhood settings.

Thank you to our award recipients for attending the ceremony held on Wednesday, 18 February, and for the passion and professionalism you bring to the profession. We also extend our thanks to Teachers Mutual Bank for their generous support of this important initiative and their ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of educators.

10/12/2025

Australian Embassy, Santiago, Chile

A productive and inspiring meeting took place last week at the Australian Embassy in Santiago, opened by Trade Commissioner Alvin D’Almaidi, who spoke warmly and positively about Western Sydney University’s growing engagement in Chile.

The gathering brought together social investment directors from leading foundations, who expressed strong appreciation for the presentation "Enhancing Equity and Access to Quality Early Childhood Education", delivered by A/Professors Jacqui D’Warte & Christine Woodrow and Kerry Staples, Director of Early Childhood Academic Programs.

The presentation ignited a vibrant discussion on:

-The vital role of family and community engagement
-Strengthening teacher capacit
- Ensuring sustainability in early childhood initiatives

A big thank you to all attendees for contributing to such a meaningful exchange. The dialogue marks another important step in fostering collaborative partnerships to advance high-quality, equitable early childhood education.

10/12/2025

Debating in the classroom: using debate as a teaching tool

The School of Education is proud to partner with Seriously Social, an initiative of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, to support teachers with free, expert-informed classroom resources.

Their newest video explores how debating strengthens critical thinking, confidence, communication skills and respectful discussion in students.

In this video, educators from Cambridge Park High School in New South Wales discuss how they have introduced their students to debating as a means to thoroug...

28/11/2025

This week, the School of Education hosted two end-of-year stakeholder events to acknowledge our schools and early childhood centres for supporting our Professional Experience Program and more than 2,500 preservice teacher placements in 2025.

Thank you to all principals, professional experience coordinators, centre managers/directors, and university advisors for your continued support.

We look forward to working with you in 2026.