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YEAR 12 HSC – IMPORTANT DATES for Practical and Performance Exams

NESA has released the due dates for all major works, both practical and performance.
For all students completing major works, please take note of the date on the attached document. You must start setting weekly goals of completion to ensure you create a quality product.
Hard copies of this timetable are available outside Ms Buckley’s door.
 

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Every Day Matters for your child’s learning

A day away from school here or there doesn’t seem like much, but absences add up.
Why is attendance important?
Attending school every day gives your child the best opportunity and access to a wide range of learning, wellbeing and social connections. 
Each day of school builds on what was learned the day before.
We’re here to support you in getting your child ready and motivated for school every day.   
When your child is absent it is important you let us know, including the reason why, on the day or the day before. This helps make sure we know where our students are and offer support for you and your family if needed.
Please contact us if your child needs to miss school for any reason, so we can plan continued support for your child’s learning and wellbeing. 
Did you know?
If your child misses as little as 1 day per week, they will miss 40 days of

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New Technology 4 Learning resources now available

Technology 4 Learning (T4L) online resources from Term 1 are now available online to provide some great tech solutions for the classroom.
The latest issue of T4L Kids is all about sports. Our Issue 12 cover star is Madison de Rozario, Paralympic gold medalist, world record holder and Aussie sports hero. Meet Madi and explore the technology behind her legendary performances and investigate the tech behind racing wheelchairs. 
This issue explores concepts around sportsmanship, games prototyping and includes exciting challenges around sport, performance and creativity to engage students in their learning. Students can take the challenge to improve their fitness or performance with a camera or a phone, build a fitness app, learn how to call a match or set up an esports club at their school.  
About T4L Kids magazine
T4L Kids magazine is a self-guided independent learning resource that aims to provide students with purposeful challenges to engage them in creating content

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HSC Showcases 2023

Peace be with you by Sabry Beshir Mohamed from Ashfield Boys High School is now featured at the NSW Art Gallery, Mudgee Arts Precinct and Virtual Exhibition as part of ARTEXPRESS 2023.
The next generation of performers, inventors and creators put their talents on display with the 2023 HSC Showcases.
Parents and carers are invited to celebrate the success, creativity and innovation of the students from the HSC Class of 2022 by attending the 2023 HSC Showcase season.
HSC Showcases are a selection of top major works from students across the creative and performing arts and technologies.
HSC Showcases are held throughout the year in metro and regional NSW. Each showcase season consists of the following events: 

ARTEXPRESS (Visual Arts)
CALLBACK (Dance)
ENCORE (Music)
Shape (Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, Textiles and Design)
a)  InTech (Industrial Technology)
b)  Texstyle (Textiles and Design)
OnSTAGE (Drama)
Young Writers (English Extension 2)

Check out NESA’s HSC Showcase season for more information, the calendar of showcase events, or to make a booking for an event.

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The Premier's Debating Challenge – applications closing soon

Act today, entries close soon.
Back for 2023, the Premier’s Debating Challenge is open to all NSW government schools with the aim of developing the reasoning and public speaking skills of students from Years 5 to 12.
Closing dates
For the Years 11 and 12 age division the deadline to enter is Tuesday 28th February.
The deadline for the other age divisions is Wednesday 1 March.
Who can enter?
Students in: Years 5 and 6, Years 7 and 8, Years 9 and 10, and Years 11 and 12.
How can students enter?
To enter the 2023 Premier’s Debating Challenge, students should get in touch with their school’s debating coordinator.
How can schools enter?
Schools can enter their school’s teams into the challenge by completing the online entry forms on the Art’s Unit website.
Where can I find out more
Students should talk to their school’s debating coordinator and visit The Arts Unit for more information about the challenge.

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Back to school ready in 2023

We know that the start of the school year can be both an exciting but demanding time for students and their parents.
We’ve put together a list of tools and resources to help your family get ready for the new school year.
Back to school hub
The Back to School hub is helping families get back to school ready in 2023 with information,  practical articles, checklists, tools and ebooks.
Find out about back to school tips for families, download fun activity sheets to complete with your child, read about our health and wellbeing resources, or download a handy planner for the year ahead, and more.
Getting ready for school guides
Whether your child is starting Year 7 or preparing for the HSC. We know that, at every stage, it’s important for students and parents to feel supported, enthusiastic, and prepared.
That’s why, to help students and their parents prepare for 2023, we’ve created a starting school guide

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