Sheila Griffin Maths

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📍 Teaching in regional WA comes with unique opportunities and challenges – and that's exactly why the MAWA Coral Coast Conference exists.

Join mathematics educators from across the region for a day dedicated to sharing ideas, building connections and exploring practical strategies that make a difference in classrooms.

You'll leave with:
🔹 New approaches to strengthen student learning
🔹 Resources and ideas you can use immediately
🔹 Inspiration from experienced presenters
🔹 Connections with colleagues who understand your context

Whether you're new to teaching or an experienced leader, the Coral Coast Conference is an opportunity to learn, collaborate and recharge alongside others passionate about mathematics education.

📅 22nd August
📍 Wandina PS
🎟️ Register now: https://mawainc.org.au/2026-coral-coast-conference/

We'd love to see you there!

A great fun four hour session with Educational Assistants from three schools. We looked at misconceptions in place value with activities to move students to their next steps in learning. We played games that engage and motivate students and discussed the importance of having a positive disposition! Thanks Port Kennedy Primary School for hosting.

🐾🐱 Curiosity didn't just inspire the cat… it inspires mathematicians too!

Join us these school holidays for Start with a Story: Mathematical Modelling, where we'll explore how one cat-themed picture book can launch rich, multi-age investigations across number, measurement, statistics and geometry.

📚 One story.
🔢 Multiple strands.
💭 Endless possibilities.

Register at https://mawainc.org.au/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=4398

Maths is everywhere. 🧮

A huge thank you to Falcon Primary School parents for joining me to explore simple ways to build numeracy through everyday conversations and games.

Any other school interested in joint professional learning? Looking forward to working with these schools and with Julie from
Wickepin Primary School
Darkan Primary School

🌟 Are you a regional mathematics teacher looking to connect with others who truly understand the unique rewards and challenges of teaching outside the metro area?

The MAWA Regional Maths Community is more than just a page—it's a growing network of educators supporting educators.

By joining, you'll be able to:
🤝 Network with fellow regional maths educators
💡 Share ideas, resources and practical strategies
📣 Stay informed about MAWA regional visits, events and opportunities
🎯 Have a voice in shaping future regional outreach and support
🏫 Connect with people who genuinely understand the realities of regional teaching

Regional teachers are at the heart of what we do and we'd love you to be part of the conversation. Join the MAWA Regional Maths Community and help us build a strong, connected network of mathematics educators across regional WA.

Together, we're stronger, better connected and better able to support the students and communities we serve.

Session 2: Exploring strategies and games to engage students!