Upcoming events

Stay in the loop and find a variety of opportunities for professional growth and activities for your students here. Discover events organised by STANSW, including workshops, conferences, and exclusive member activities, as well as external events relevant to the wider teaching community. Stay informed, expand your network, and make the most of these valuable opportunities!

Exclusive for members

2025 HSC Trial Exams – Beginners & Continuers

Available now in our STANSW Community!

Available in the STANSW Community section (members only).

Developed by a dedicated team of educators, these high-quality, curriculum-aligned exams are one of our most valued resources—designed to support your planning and your students’ preparation in Term 3.

External open event

Club de Lectura Latinoamericano

All Spanish speakers welcome!

You're invited to the Latin American Book Club in Sydney!
An initiative by the Consulates of Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Uruguay, in collaboration with Club Amigos, to celebrate our literature, identity and culture.

🗓️ Dates
7 August – Argentina
28 August – Chile
18 September – Colombia
9 October – Peru
30 October – Uruguay

Time 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

📍 Venue Asociación Amigoss
102–106 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037

A great opportunity to share stories, connect through literature, and celebrate our Latin American roots.

Don’t miss it!

Exclusive for members

STANSW Cena de fin de año 2025

Save the date!

STANSW End-of-Year Dinner 2025

We are delighted to let you know that the date is set for our much-anticipated End-of-Year Dinner 2025. 🎉
Join us as we celebrate the close of the school year in an evening of camaraderie and joy.

👉 Date: Friday 21 of November
📍 The venue and time will be confirmed shortly, but you can expect it to take place after the school day so everyone can attend.

Please save the date in your calendars and get ready for a special evening shared with colleagues and friends.

We’ll be in touch soon with more details!

Warm regards,
The STANSW Team

External in-person event

6th CI Down Under National Conference

All language teachers in Australia welcome!

📅 12–16 January 2026 | 📍 Griffith University, South Bank Campus, Brisbane

If you are looking for a more effective and engaging way to teach languages, you cannot miss this opportunity. The CI Down Under committee is inviting us to join them this January at Australia's leading conference on comprehension-based language teaching.

Designed for teachers of all levels, the 6th CI Down Under brings together experienced educators and presenters passionate about making language learning natural, meaningful, and lasting.

For a description of this event, week schedule and rates, check the document below.

Don't miss out on early bird rates!

External open event

III Congreso Nacional de Enseñanza de Español de Australia 2026

Registration open from 1 September 2025

The III National Conference on the Teaching of Spanish in Australia is coming to Adelaide, 2–3 May 2026, with a welcome event on the evening of 1 May.

Under the theme “New Horizons in Spanish Didactics: Innovation and Diversity,” this event will bring together educators, researchers, and institutions to share knowledge, strategies, and inspiration for teaching Spanish in Australia.

📅 Key dates:

  • Call for papers and workshops: 18 August – 17 October 2025

  • Registration: 1 September 2025 – 3 April 2026

To send your presentation abstract and/or register for this event, follow the links below.