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25.01.2022 Over 20 NSW Independent Schools are represented in the new ARTEXPRESS virtual reality exhibit. Now everyone can go online to enjoy 50 exceptional student artworks across 12 visual art forms. The ARTEXPRESS exhibition is incredibly important, allowing our best students to receive recognition for their work and provides exposure to start careers. Sarah Mitchell , NSW Education Minister. https://artexpress.vr.artsunit.nsw.edu.au

24.01.2022 Active Kids 2021 is back ! From 1st January you can claim up to 2 x $100 Active Kids vouchers for your school aged children ! Don’t miss out - over 1.2 million kids in NSW are eligible, with $210 million given away so far. https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevel/activekids/parents

23.01.2022 #WorldTeachersDay2020 On behalf of the parents in our community , we would like to thank all our teachers for their pioneering leadership, creativity and ingenuity, compassion and personal sacrifice during this most challenging year. Wishing you a very Happy World Teacher’s Day 2020!

22.01.2022 NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell has warned parents to send their children to school from next week or risk them being marked absent. NSW Premier warned parents to brace for major disruptions until a COVID-19 vaccine was found. "It will be common ... for schools to be shut down temporarily," she said.... "It will be common for a particular school to take extra measures if there's a community breakout in that community with cases. "And we just have to accept that." Ms Mitchell said schools would no longer be holding assemblies or excursions. Schools can run PE classes and sports days, although contact sports are banned. Non-essential visitors , including parents , will also be barred from entering school grounds. The Education Minister also urged parents to "exercise common sense" when dropping off and picking up their children. Many independent schools resume school next week, with most back by 1st June Federal timing.

21.01.2022 #Breaking : HSC Exam Marking Feedback now available ! A valuable resource for 2021 students and parents , the 2020 HSC Exam feedback includes: -the features of top responses -areas where students can improve https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au//res/hsc-exam-papers

20.01.2022 #BREAKING HSC exams delayed 5 days to give students extra time with teachers. Written HSC exams had been due to commence on October 15 but will now begin on October 20, while oral language exams have been delayed by a week to August 15, says NSW Education Standards Authority.

17.01.2022 #NEWS NSW Government announces $31M for free tutoring for students in non-government schools starting Term 1 2021 for small group tuition for students with greatest levels of need after COVID.

16.01.2022 NSW Schools Resume Today- approx. 1.2million students will resume full time school today after 9 weeks of distance learning from home. Here’s everything you need to know about returning to school:

16.01.2022 #BREAKING HSC 2020 Timetable just released. Check out NESA link for: -What’s changed? -How is HSC 2020 different? -COVID support team details -Personalised exam timetable

16.01.2022 #BREAKING Children’s sport allowed to resume from 1 July. Gyms, yoga classes, dance studios and indoor pools, will be allowed to reopen in NSW from June 13, the Berejiklian government has just announced.

14.01.2022 Extreme weather continues to impact schools across the state. Almost 200 schools will be closed today, including over 35 independent schools with the full list available here. NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell expects significant school closures today and in the coming days as well if this rain persists. https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety

13.01.2022 2020 HSC : Best of luck to the 76,000 Year 12 NSW HSC students starting their written HSC exams today ! Don’t forget to use resources like the Stay Healthy HSC Hub to stay social,connected and supported. https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellb/stay-healthy-HSC

13.01.2022 #THANKYOU Sending THANKS to all the nurses who continue to work selflessly & tirelessly to protect our families everyday.

12.01.2022 #BREAKING $6 million in additional counselling support will be provided to students in regional areas of New South Wales as they recover from a difficult year of bushfires, drought and COVID-19- announced The Hon Dan Tehan MP Minister for Education today. "Our Government is focused on encouraging and supporting education authorities to provide safe and supportive school environments which promote wellbeing, resilience and good mental health.... Eligible Independent schools will be able to apply for two rounds of funding to cover the 2021 and 2022 school years.

12.01.2022 #BREAKING Today the Premier has announced significant reforms to the NSW Curriculum , with a new school curriculum to be delivered over the next four years, including: -stronger foundations in literacy and numeracy with new English and Maths syllabuses for Kindergarten to Year 2 by 2022 -more time for teaching essential knowledge and skills in each subject by 2022 -Year 11 and 12 learning will be better linked to future work and study with new key learning areas and career pa...thways by 2022. The reforms are based on the recommendations from key stakeholders, including NSW Parents’ Counci , and are the first significant review of the NSW curriculum since 1989. https://nswcurriculumreview.nesa.nsw.edu.au//homePage/view

12.01.2022 2020 Student Mid Term Reports scrap A to E Subject Grading - Schools will no longer have to give students an A to E grading for each subject in this year's mid-term reports, with federal Education Minister waiving the rule because of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

08.01.2022 #NEWS Effective today, parents and carers will be able to attend end of year presentation days and P&C meetings at school. Students can also attend excursions to the ACT, according to NSW Education Secretary Mark Scott. While parents and carers will need to confirm exact arrangements with their individual schools, adults still need to continue to maintain 1.5 metres of physical distance from one another and follow all onsite health measures. This is wonderful news for our parent community, who have waited patiently for this since May 2020!

07.01.2022 Congratulations to all HSC students receiving their results today! After such a difficult and disrupted year, you, your parents, family and friends should be so proud of your achievements, and the exciting future that lies ahead of you !

06.01.2022 137 SCHOOLS NON-OPERATIONAL MONDAY - NSW Department of Education Currently, there are about 137 schools that will be non-operational for onsite learning tomorrow: There may be further changes into the evening or tomorrow morning as the situation changes so we encourage parents and carers to visit their school website or the School Safety page to see if their school is affected.... FULL LIST: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety

05.01.2022 Free Learning Resources- kids have spare time during these next 2 weeks of school phase in? Check out these free news articles and resources from ABC Education

04.01.2022 Welcome back students & families to the start of the new school year! As a parent community we look forward to working with our teachers & schools to deliver the best educational outcomes for our children in 2021! School fee affordability is often a concern for parents. The last 12 months have been particularly difficult for many families. Please contact your school directly if you need to discuss your individual financial circumstances.

03.01.2022 #HSC Congratulations to all NSW Year 12 HSC students, with the offical end of HSC written exams today. We are so proud of your resilience, optimism and flexibility during these unprecedented times. Good luck for your results! Marking has already started, and results are due to be emailed or SMS by 18th of December. https://education.nsw.gov.au//hsc-students-cross-the-finis

03.01.2022 #COVID19: Department of Health have confirmed from tomorrow, Friday 15th May, the following activities will be allowed in NSW; Outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people. Cafes and restaurants can seat 10 patrons at any one time. ... Households can have up to 5 visitors at any one time. Religious gatherings and places of worship can have up to 10 worshippers. Outdoor equipment can be used with caution. Outdoor pools can open with restrictions.

03.01.2022 #NEWS HSC Health- NESA, in conjunction with ReachOut Australia, have launched a campaign to provide further advice about the changes that have been made to this year’s exams to keep everyone safe, as well as resources for managing stress and tips for keeping active while preparing for exams. Check out their site for more details and follow #StayHealthyHSC and #2020HSC for regular news and updates. https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au//h/student-wellbeing

03.01.2022 COVID has had a significant impact on student mental health this year- how can we help our students celebrate significant school milestones & rites of passage?

01.01.2022 Welcome news as Term 4 School Restrictions relaxed for sport, parent volunteers at school, camps, excursions , orientations and Year 6 Graduations. https://www.nsw.gov.au//school-sport-and-music-restriction