NSW Education Standards Authority

The Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize recognises a student or students who have achieved excellent results in their HSC despite experiencing significant disadvantage or disability. These students demonstrate incredible resilience, determination, and commitment to their education. Nominations for the 2024 Memorial Prize are now open. For more information about the prize and to nominate a student, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gdqw-CVM Nominations close on the last day of Term 4, 2024.

The new Commerce 7–10 syllabus is now available!   Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new, evidence-based syllabus from 2025, which will be implemented in NSW schools in 2027.     Visit the NSW Curriculum website to access the new syllabus and support materials: https://lnkd.in/gvxhTEem   #NSWCurriculumReform 

A new Teaching Grammar professional learning course is now available to help teachers get familiar with the new K to 10 English syllabus.   Teachers can unpack the new grammar content in the syllabus and learn how to design teaching and learning activities to help students build their grammar skills.   The course is self-paced and contributes to 5 hours of professional development. Teachers can also choose their own learning pathway based on the stages they teach, prior knowledge, confidence and skills. Learn more about the course on our online learning hub: https://lnkd.in/gHuB8D4H

It's time to have your say! A number of 11–12 draft syllabuses across Creative Arts, HSIE and Science are now available for consultation as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform. We welcome you to give your feedback on the draft syllabuses by completing short surveys. Have your say: https://lnkd.in/gsPpmgUh #NSWCurriculumReform

This morning we kicked-off our World Teachers' Day celebrations by recognising 34 new Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALTs) and celebrating ALL the fantastic teaching that happens across NSW classrooms every day! NSW is now home to 366 HALT accredited teachers, who are driving quality teaching in classrooms and early childhood services across the state. Join the celebration by using our social media kit to recognise our amazing HALT’s: https://lnkd.in/gxAPVwu5 #HALT2024

Happy World Teachers’ Day to all our amazing teaching gems across NSW! 💎❤️📚👏🏼 You continue to inspire, guide and support our students in more ways than we can count. We are so grateful for everything you do 💙 Here are just some of the lovely messages students wrote to their teachers for World Teachers' Day. 💓📍🗺💎 Share a special message about the impact your teachers have made by adding a gem to our Teaching Gems Map: https://lnkd.in/eB-Thg9c #NSWTeachingGems #WTD2024 #worldteachersday #WorldTeachersDay2024

It's World Teachers' Day in NSW tomorrow! 🎉 We've received thousands of submissions to our NSW Teaching Gems Map, giving shout-outs to teachers all across NSW! 💎 ❤️ From Ashfield to Armidale and Dubbo to Dulwich Hill, we love reading how NSW teachers inspire, support and make a difference in their school communities! We know there are thousands more gems to uncover, so head to our NSW Teaching Gems Map to make a submission and recognise a teacher in your community! https://lnkd.in/eB-Thg9c #WTD2024 #NSWTeachingGems

After two decades of teaching at Newington Public School, Mrs Linda Eldridge, from the Gamilaroi Nation, will be retiring at the end of this year! As a special tribute, her Year 1 class shared their gratitude for everything that Mrs Eldridge has done and the positive impact she has had on their learning and their lives. ❤ During her time at Newington, Mrs Eldridge has been heavily involved in the school's Indigenous education initiatives and has led the implementation of the school's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). She has worked as a reading specialist teacher, and taken on the role of school librarian, sharing her love of reading and literature with all K to 6 students. 📚 💚 Congratulations on an incredible career, Mrs Eldridge. We are so grateful for all that you have contributed to the profession. Newington Public School will miss you! Visit our Teaching Gems Map to leave a special message to a teacher who is having a positive impact on your school community: https://lnkd.in/gKZPesvX 💎🗺 #WTD2024 #NSWTeachingGems

World Teachers' Day in NSW is next Friday 25 October! 💎 ❤️ In the lead-up, we asked senior students about the teachers who have made a lasting impact on their lives! From the teachers who go the extra mile to those who make every lesson fun, we heard some amazing shout-outs! 🎉 Now it’s your turn! Visit our Teaching Gems Map and submit your message to celebrate a teacher who has made a difference in your life: https://lnkd.in/gKZPesvX #NSWTeachingGems #WTD2024

The 2024 HSC written exams kicked-off this morning with English Paper 1! We'd like to wish all the best to the HSC Class of 2024 as they complete exams over the next four weeks. Our message to HSC students is to stay focused, keep working hard and remember to look after your mental health too; take regular breaks from exam prep, check-in with your mates, and reach out for support if you need it. You've got this! 💪 #HSC2024