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NT School of Distance Education

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8922 2222

Address: Atkins Drive 0820 Darwin, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.ntsde.nt.edu.au

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25.01.2022 On Friday we celebrated with our Year 12 Graduation and Award Ceremony with an in-person and online ceremony. We are proud of our 49 students who completed Year 12 this year and the outstanding work by our Award recipients. Congratulations to you all.

24.01.2022 NT School of Distance Education 40th Exhibition - Opened Today! Step through the last 40 years of distance education at The Live Darwin Hub. Dates: 10th 21st of August 2020... Hours: 9am 3pm Address: 23 The Mall, Darwin City NT 0800 See more

23.01.2022 Welcome back to school! The first day of Term 3 for students starts tomorrow, and were hoping everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing break over the holidays.

23.01.2022 Our latest newsletter has been released. Please click on this link to read it: https://www.ntsde.nt.edu.au/news/newsletters

23.01.2022 This week NTSDE came alive with energy as we welcomed students from across the territory. Students came in from far and wide including; Tiwi Islands, Swim Creek Station, Dundee Beach, Jabiru, Batchelor, Nhulunbuy and in and around Darwin, to stretch their brains and create new synapses as they completed assessments for their Stage 2 subjects. Great job to all the students that attended, we look forward to seeing you pass the finish line soon.

23.01.2022 NTSDE would like to hear your opinions on school services and experiences of the school. Students and Parent/Guardians have the opportunity to provide feedback via an online survey. Your response will help school leaders to know what is done well and what the school may need to change to improve schooling experiences. The survey is confidential and anonymous and will take around 10 minutes to complete. The survey closes on 28 August 2020.... If you havent received the email with link to the survey, please email [email protected].

23.01.2022 Congratulations what an exciting opportunity for Miss Conroy to be selected in the Gandel Holocaust Studies program. This has been an area NTSDE students have been studying and learning about the resilience of the human spirit. Well done Miss Conroy.

22.01.2022 eLearning residential to commence tomorrow for Xavier students. Stage 2 Xavier students on Bathurst Island will be Zooming in during the day to speak with their teachers in Darwin getting support to finish assessments. NTSDE would like to send out a big hello to all the stage 2 Xavier students. We hope you have a fantastic week and all the best for the remainder of the year.

22.01.2022 Welcome to our new staff members: Helen Leach, Senior Teacher in MATH Leonie Whiting, Innovations Project Manager Carolyn Hartwig, eLearning Manager and Instructional Designer

21.01.2022 To all of our staff, students, families and dual schools Happy Easter

21.01.2022 Welcome back to school! First day of Term 2 started yesterday and were hoping everyone had a good and relaxing break over the holidays NTSDE Planner is available to download by clicking the link: https://www.ntsde.nt.edu.au//def/files/uploads/planner.pdf

20.01.2022 Today is the start of NAIDOC week a celebration held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There are events happening all over Australia and you can attend some virtually so head on over to the NAIDOC website and see all the great events you can attend. https://www.naidoc.org.au/

19.01.2022 To all NTSDE Year 10 Students:

19.01.2022 Happy Territory Day! Did you know that Territory Day celebrates the NT achieving self-government (from the Commonwealth) on 1 July 1978? Its also a day for setting off fireworks, but unfortunately not this year due to COVID19. Stay safe and celebrate Territory day at home or at a camp with family and friends.

19.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has RSVP’d for the NTSDE Graduation and Awards Ceremony. We look forwards to seeing you all at 1.30pm today

19.01.2022 Happy Term break ! Stay safe over the holidays and well see you back in 10 days. School resumes on Monday 20th of April

18.01.2022 Get SET in the NT Futures Forum Alice Springs 25 November 4-6pm Darwin 2 December 4-6pm

18.01.2022 The Aspire Program supports up to 50 NT students getting to higher education with CDU and runs across Years 10, 11 and 12. The Aspire Program seeks students who are passionate, curious, willing to step outside their comfort zone, show potential for or would benefit from continued education including University, a team player, and good school attendance (>80%). The vision of the Aspire Program is that every young person in the Northern Territory can access tertiary educati...on to always be connected, inspired and supported. The Program facilitates age-appropriate opportunities for NT school students to repeatedly connect with the horizons of higher education, possible careers and life-long learning. Applications are only open to Year 10 students. The Aspire Program is an equity access program for young people who experience education disadvantage in one of the following categories: geographical remoteness Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Refugee Background First in family to go to University or Financial Hardship. To find out more about the Aspire Program go to: https://www.cdu.edu.au/aspire Ph: 0477395481

18.01.2022 We are excited to announce we are extending our 40th exhibition until Thursday 27 August. If you havent had the chance to drop in, head on over to the Live Darwin Hub. Hours: 9am 3pm Address: 23 The Mall, Darwin City NT 0800

18.01.2022 Year 10 NTSDE students we want you! Miss Vanessa Cuttriss needs 7 students who are interested in forming a team to enter this years virtual/digital Tournament of the Minds (TOM) Competition. Click the link below to read more about this years TOM! https://www.ntsde.nt.edu.au//tournament-minds-2020-competi

17.01.2022 A huge congratulations to our year 10 Student Jayden who has been successful in getting into Cdu Aspire Program. The Aspire Program supports up to 50 NT students getting to higher education with CDU and runs across Year’s 10, 11 and 12. The Aspire Program seeks students who are passionate, curious, willing to step outside their comfort zone.

16.01.2022 Happy May Day ! Did you know May Day, also known as Labour Day, commemorates the granting of the eight-hour working day for Australians. It also recognises workers contributions towards the nations economy.

15.01.2022 Tomorrow is a public holiday!

14.01.2022 We are pleased to welcome Our Lady of Sacred Heart students from Wadeye to NTSDE for two weeks. Students have come into Darwin to complete work and assessments in Art, Community Studies and English. Its not long now until these students finish Year 12 and gain their Northern Territory Certificate of Education! Well done and have a great time studying at your other school away from home.

13.01.2022 This week is Transgender Awareness Week. What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week raises the visibility of trans people through educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around the issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community. It’s a week to promote and share with friends, allies and colleagues. ... To find out what's happening in the NT follow the link below: https://www.ntahc.org.au/events/trans-awareness-week-2020

13.01.2022 Today is World Teachers' Day We would like to say a big thank you for all the hard work our amazing teachers put in each day.

11.01.2022 This morning we welcomed Year 10 and Stage 1 Batchelor Area School students and staff to NTSDE. Students and Teachers were excited about finally meeting, and studying, face-to-face. All Bachelor students should be proud of working hard and staying on task during, Child Studies, English, Health, Mathematics, Photography and PLP lessons. Hope to see Ms Carol, Ms Stacey and students return in Term 4.

11.01.2022 Thank you to all of our students and partner schools for all of your efforts this semester! School holidays have now started. NTSDE classes resume on Tuesday 21 July 2020.

11.01.2022 On Wednesday we celebrated Science week with morning tea, activities and a guest speaker Todd Baker talking about the latest rover mission to Mars. Thank you to the amazing Science staff for reminding us that Science can be fun, engaging and delicious.

10.01.2022 Return your resources! As the semester is nearing to the end, please ensure you return your resources to NTSDE. This includes textbooks and kits. For more information please read:... https://www.ntsde.nt.edu.au/news/return-your-resources-0 See more

10.01.2022 Thanks for presenting certificates Lauren at the NT School of Distance Education online and in-person Graduation and Awards Ceremony. It was great you could spend time with our graduates. and be part of the celebrations.

09.01.2022 Hey students (up to age 18)! NAPCAN would love to be able to use your artwork to help them spread important messages about caring for children... Join for a chance to possibly win $50! Click the link to read more about it: https://www.napcan.org.au/artcomp/

09.01.2022 Welcome to our new staff members: Melissa Tiedeman, Student Support HEAL Mitch Taylor, Multimedia / IT Trainee

08.01.2022 Today we held our first E-exams at NTSDE for 2020. This was closely followed with a paper exam in the afternoon. Good luck to all our stage 2 student who are undertaking their final exams over the coming weeks.

08.01.2022 Introducing NTSDEs 2020 Student Representative Council Members ! Thank you to the students who have elected to be on our School Council Click the link below to read more about SRC: https://www.ntsde.nt.edu.au//2020-student-representative-c

07.01.2022 Experiencing Living History and the Human Spirit 20 NTSDE History Students were honoured with a personal virtual workshop with Holocaust survivor Paul Grinwald aged 87. History teacher Toni Smid organised the session with the Jewish Holocaust Centre for the students to examine how something like this could happen, how such extreme ideas can take hold, and to think about parallels today. The unique opportunity highlighted the strength of the human spirit and how people can re...build their lives. Kai Woodall represented the students perspective when interviewed by ABC Darwin and NT News.

07.01.2022 And that’s a wrap . Thanks to all our students and staff for all the hard work in 2020. It really goes to show how important online learning is. For our students who are joining us in 2021, enjoy the end of year celebrations and we can’t wait to see you next year.

07.01.2022 We are pleased to welcome our two preservice teachers John and Roy, who are completing their placement with us as part of their studies with CDU. Hi all, my name is John, and I am a preservice teacher with CDU, and I am currently completing my final placement with NTSDE. I am very excited to have been given this unique opportunity, and I look forward to working with the staff and students of NTSDE over the coming weeks John. Photo: Bruce and John reviewing our Learning M...anagement System in one of our studios. NTSDE is in a unique position to offer curricular experiences which are both engaging and personal. It is leading me to refine my digital pedagogy to streamline and automate knowledge delivery and assessment, opening opportunities for a more student-centred approach Roy. Photo: Roy and Vanessa observing physics lesson taking place at our buzzy booths.

07.01.2022 40th-anniversary display special Saturday opening 10.00am 12.00pm Where: Smith Street Mall, Darwin @ the Activate Darwin Hub

06.01.2022 Only one week left until the Graduation and Award Ceremony. For the first time this event is being held online and in person. Don’t forget to RSVP by emailing [email protected]

05.01.2022 Today is a public holiday!

04.01.2022 Vale Brendan Brannelly The funeral of NTSDE Assistant Principal Brendan Brannelly is being held today. On behalf of all past and present students and staff we extend our condolences to Brendans family and friends. ... He will be sadly missed.

04.01.2022 To all NTSDE students: Try your hand at short film making (60 seconds Max) https://launchdarwin.com.au/darwin-digital-film-festival/

04.01.2022 Congratulations to the seven graduates from Wadeye. Great to see some of our dual enrolled students at Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Thamarrurr getting nationally acknowledged by SBS news. They are have worked extremely hard over the last 3 years and we are very proud to see them graduate. https://www.sbs.com.au//these-year-12s-are-the-first-to-fi

03.01.2022 Here are some things to do while social distancing this school holidays... https://youth.nt.gov.au//Cal/2020/Virtual%20Activities.pdf

03.01.2022 Congratulation to all our Year 12 students for completing all of your exams for 2020!

03.01.2022 NTSDE student are back at it again competing in this years RACI NT (The Royal Australian Chemical Institute) Australian National Titration Competition. Titration is a procedure used in chemistry in order to determine the molarity (concentration) of an acid or a base. The students had to standardise sodium hydroxide against a known concentration of hydrochloric acid. The sodium hydroxide solution was then used to determine the unknown concentration of acetic acid. Good luck to Alfio, Cory and Jayden.

03.01.2022 Dear students, We are aware at NTSDE that certain Moodle issues are currently happening. Theres no current time frame when Moodle is going back to normal, but rest assured that a fix and solution is on its way. For now, kindly be patient on navigating Moodle, feel free to contact and submit your assignments to your teachers via email. NTSDE eLearning Team

02.01.2022 Stage 2 Music Studies students, during term break working at NTSDE discussing their Folio for compositional works with teacher George Tumino.

02.01.2022 Did you know today is R U Ok? Day. Check-in on a friend and start a conversation that could change a life. Watch the video for tips on what to say if they are Not Ok... If you are Not Ok have a conversation and let your friends, family, teachers and supports know. https://www.youtube.com/watch

01.01.2022 Happy holidays We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break.See you in 3 weeks !

01.01.2022 NTSDE 40th Anniversary Exhibition Step though the last 40 years of distance education at The Live Darwin Hub. Dates: 10th 21st of August 2020... Hours: 9am 3pm Address: 23 The Mall, Darwin City NT 0800 See more