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Help for families preparing for return to school

The NSW Department of Education is working to support school communities affected by the summer bushfires to ensure a return to school as normal as possible for as many students as possible.
We encourage students and families who have been affected directly and indirectly to seek practical help through government and non-government agencies such as the NSW government’s Office of Emergency Management. The department also provides advice to assist parents, teachers and students.
The Office of Emergency Management has a list of bushfire recovery assistance contacts including emergency accommodation, animal welfare, recovery allowances and payments, farm and business assistance, legal assistance, water assistance, and counselling.
Affected staff can seek support through the Department’s Employee Assistance Program during the holiday and in term time, and counselling will be available for students and staff through their school once term begins.
The assessment of school buildings and facilities affected by the fires was started by officers of

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Are you #Ready2020?

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.
We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.
We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into…
For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet

read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year

download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year

check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school
Duration – 1:00

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