Upcoming Events: There’s more to come!
There’s still plenty happening before the end of 2026, with lots more professional learning to come! Thank you to everyone who has connected with us at events across the country so far this year. Read on to discover our upcoming webinars and face-to-face events and find out how you can get involved.
Sign up for our Maths in School Webinar:
- Maths and storytelling using picture books
Wednesday 28th October 2026 4:00 - 4:45pm Adelaide time (ACDT)
Mathematical thinking goes beyond finding the correct answer. It involves noticing patterns, asking questions, making connections and explaining reasoning.
This webinar explores how picture books can support primary students to identify and engage with mathematical ideas in stories and illustrations. Drawing on Professor Chris Matthews’ Goompi Model and Maths as Storytelling approach, you’ll see how students can move from everyday observations to mathematical representations, connecting language, visuals and symbols.
The session will also highlight ways to value story, culture and connection to place, supporting links to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures priority.
Who should attend: Primary teachers
What to bring: A picture book to explore during the session
Presented by: Adelaide University’s Maths in Schools Team – Toni Falusi and Celia Coffa
Upcoming National Conferences and Events:
- It Takes a Spark, VIC
Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Venue: The Knox School, Wantirna South VIC 3152
Join us in Victoria at the STEAM Expo activity sessions where the CSER team will be running a hands-on activity: ‘Throw, Track, Triumph: Exploring Chance with Micro:bit Motion Data’.
- The Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) Annual Conference 2026
Dates: Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th November 2026
Venue: Crown Convention Centre Burswood WA 6100
Join us in Perth, WA, where the Maths in Schools team will be presenting a workshop at the conference demonstrating the range of resources and learning opportunities available on the both the Mathematics Hub and Maths in Schools Online courses helping teachers bring rich, connected mathematics to life in classrooms across Australia.
- SA STEM Conference 2026
Date: Friday 27th November 2026
Venue: Marden Senior College, Marden SA 5070
Join us in SA where our CSER team will be presenting workshops and hosting a table in the expo area to share our CSER resources, the Lending Library, Mathematics Hub and Maths in Schools Professional Learning resources and opportunities.
Find our more and register now
- The Mathematical Association of Victoria Annual Conference (MAV26)
Dates: Thursday 3rd - Friday 4th December 2026
Venue: LaTrobe University, Bundoora VIC 3086
Join us in Bundoora, Victoria for two workshops and meet us at our exhibitor booth of resources helping teachers bring mathematics learning experiences to life in classrooms across Australia.
- Thursday 3rd December, 2pm: Maths in Schools online resources and professional learning.
- Friday 4th December, 12:10pm: TOBLERONES, ICE CREAM CONES AND POPCORN PYRAMIDS. This workshop demonstrates how simple materials can spark rich mathematical thinking.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We thank the Australian Government Department of Education for supporting our work.