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Aurora College

Phone: +61 1300 287 629

Address: C/- 635 Mowbray Road 2066 Lane Cove North, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.aurora.nsw.edu.au

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24.01.2022 HSC Exams To all of our current and past students in Year 12, we know you have got this! Simply do your best and the rest will fall into place. Thank you for allowing Aurora College to be a part of your amazing learning journey. We wish you all the best during the exams and in your future endeavours. Chris Robertson | Principal

22.01.2022 Legal Studies, Modern History, Geography, Korean or Agriculture Did you know Aurora College offers these subjects for Year 11 and 12 students plus many more! We offer a large number of subjects through our award-winning online learning platforms that often don't run in schools due to low numbers and teacher availability. If you know someone keen to widen their subject choices then please contact us ASAP as applications close Friday 23 October 2020. Please visit www.aurora.nsw.edu.au/learn/enrol/ Chris Robertson | Principal

21.01.2022 Visiting Aurora HQ Today, we were very pleased to have The Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, The Hon. Sarah Mitchell, MLC, visit Aurora’s coordinating office. Accompanying Minister Mitchell were: The Hon. Samuel Farraway, MLC; The Hon. Geoffrey Provest, MP; The Hon. Michael Johnsen, MP; The Hon. Wesley Fang, MLC; and The Hon. Benjamin Franklin, MLC. Our visitors had the opportunity to observe a Year 6 pilot opportunity class engaging in some programming in Micro:bit and a Year 10 science class learning about black holes. They also met with staff in Aurora’s 3D virtual playground and learned about the many programs on offer at our school. Chris Robertson | Principal

21.01.2022 The Auracle Has Spoken Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy reading through the student work and hearing all about the amazing things that Aurora College students and staff have been up to this term at https://www.aurora.nsw.edu.au//the-auracle-volume-45-nove/... Chris Robertson | Principal

20.01.2022 Welcome Back - Term 4 We are so excited to see everyone back at Aurora ready for the last Term and the hotly anticipated iRes. All classes for students in Years 5 to 12 return as normal on Monday, 12 October, on Week A timetables. Year 12 will have 1 week of classes as normal before the HSC starts on Tuesday, 20 October 2020. ... Chris Robertson | Principal

18.01.2022 Have You Applied Yet? Applications for entry into Year 7 in 2022 at Aurora College the award-winning virtual selective school for rural and remote students are now being accepted. Visit the DoE Selective High Schools website https://education.nsw.gov.au/.../selective-high.../year-7) for details. Don't delay applications close 16 November 2020. Chris Robertson I Principal

18.01.2022 Join Us In Year 7 In 2022 Applications are now open for entry into Year 7 in 2022 at Aurora College the award-winning virtual selective school for rural and remote students. Visit the Selective High Schools website https://education.nsw.gov.au//selective-high-school/year-7) for details. Hurry, applications close 16 November 2020.... Chris Robertson I Principal

15.01.2022 #MathsTrainsBrains

14.01.2022 "Learn as much as you can about the culture and participate." - Aunty Deanna. Each year, NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are part of some of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

13.01.2022 Congratulations Serena! Our very own Serena McLean, Assistant Principal was awarded the Executive Director’s Recognition Award, from the Hornsby Network, for her outstanding efforts in leading and managing the primary Opportunity Class provision at Aurora. The program has grown significantly since its inception and continues to provide wonderful challenges and opportunities for gifted and high potential primary students in rural and remote NSW. Chris Robertson | Principal

09.01.2022 Calling all Year 12 school leavers: Get ahead and learn, upskill and prepare for 2021. Enrolments for a new Summer Skills program of fee-free training and skills support is now open, find out more on: https://education.nsw.gov.au/summer-skills *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

09.01.2022 Last Day To Apply For Year 7 2022 Make sure your application for entry into Year 7 in 2022 at Aurora College is in. Visit the Selective High Schools website http://bit.ly/shs2019 for details. Hurry, applications close today 16 November 2020.... Chris Robertson I Principal

09.01.2022 Have you got gaps in your HSC plans? Aurora offers a wide variety of HSC subjects via online learning with face to face teachers for all rural and remote students in a public school. If you haven't been able to access a subject perhaps we have the answer for you! You can study with us online from your home school and complete your HSC how you would like to. We have students that study 1, 2, 3 or more subjects with us and personalise their pattern of study with their home school. Applications for Year 11 commencing Term 1 2021, close this Friday, 23 October 2020. For more information, please visit www.aurora.nsw.edu.au/learn/enrol/ Carolyn McMurtrie I Deputy Principal

08.01.2022 Mental Health Awareness Month This month Aurora students will be 'tuning in" to class activities each week to raise the awareness of mental health and wellbeing, as well as to check in on themselves and their peers. Each faculty has a different theme to focus on with their class, and these topics are all tied together with the theme "Tune In". Catheryn Groth | Learning and Support Teacher

08.01.2022 Hot Off The Press It's the latest edition of the Auracle. Relax into the holidays as you catch up on all the news, information, stories and enjoy amazing student work samples from over the past month. Chris Robertson | Principal... http://www.aurora.nsw.edu.au//the-auracle-volume-44-septe/

07.01.2022 Youth Leadership and Advocacy Aurora College is partnering with the Country Education Partnership (CEP) in the delivery of the renowned Rural Youth Ambassador Program. Developed by the CEP, the program provides young people in rural and remote communities with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills. Year 11 Aurora students, Ben Caughey, Harry Bottero, Neve Lawson, Maggie Zannon and Cordy Lloyd have joined 25 representatives from 15 other schools as inaugural NSW R...ural Youth Ambassadors, providing a voice on rural and remote education to government and education sectors. The Minister for Education, The Hon. Sarah Mitchell, MLC, launched the program in Armidale on 1 September with Cordy Lloyd, who did a great job of representing Aurora College and her home school, Guyra Central School. Congratulations, Cordy! Chris Robertson | Principal

04.01.2022 "Final push. We've got this, guys!" From staying connected with mates to enjoying life's little pleasures, listen to what the 2020 HSC experience has been like for these Year 12 students. Check out more #StayHealthyHSC tips and resources on https://education.nsw.gov.au/stay-healthy-HSC... *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

02.01.2022 Aurora College 2020 Reading Challenge Are you ready to take on the Aurora reading challenge? We know that our students and staff are avid readers, so let’s see how many of you can complete the challenge. This year the reading challenge requires books to be read (or listened to) from eight distinct categories. So, make the most of the spring holidays to complete your challenge list, as entries close on Tuesday, 1 December for all Aurora College students and staff. Kaylene Taylor | Teacher Librarian