Education Week 2020 will be held from Monday 3 August to Friday 7 August.
Education Week is our annual week of celebration to highlight the achievements of our students and staff and the role of public schools as the cornerstone of their communities.
This year’s theme is ‘Learning together’ and it reflects the incredible months of 2020 where NSW public school students have continued to learn and achieve, despite natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our schools have experienced significant disruption but our staff – in partnership with parents and carers – have worked tirelessly to ensure that high quality teaching and learning has continued for all students.
Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott said the best learning takes place when there is a partnership of students, teachers, parents, carers and the community.
“Our schools and families benefit from strong, respectful relationships where responsibility for student learning is shared,” Mr Scott said.
“As our lives slowly
Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College
ArtExpress excursion
On the February 5, the Year 12 Visual Art students had the privilege of visiting the Art Gallery of N.S.W.
School Updates App – be prepared for any emergency
Receive notifications of school closures. Opt in to receive timely, accurate notifications about the operational status of your chosen NSW public school(s).
The NSW School Updates App was created to help our parents and carers check on the status of their school during last summer’s bushfire season. And it’s been invaluable during COVID when schools were required to close for deep cleaning.
The app is free and available now for iOS and Android users.
Visit NSW School Updates App to download and for more information
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Year 10 geography discuss zero-waste living
During Week 6, 10Y Geography finished discussions on what it means to live a zero-waste lifestyle.
Maddy has done it all in reverse
Ex Rose Bay Secondary College student Maddy Darke is doing big things in the women’s Big Bash. Below is a snippet from the Wentworth Courier about her achievement.
2021 term dates now available
Most students start Friday 29 January (or Friday 5 February for Western division) in Term 1 2021.
To support a strong start to 2021, school staff will now have two school development days at the beginning of Term 1.
For 2021, students will return to school on Friday 29 January (or Friday 5 February for Western division), unless otherwise notified by the school. School term dates for 2021 are now available.
Western division schools, also known as ‘late start’ schools, are located in the far western region of NSW. Check if your school is a Late start school.
Remote learning for the IEF students
“So how do you teach non-independent learners from home? Aren’t you sort of just giving up in this remote learning scenario?”
Schools to implement distancing measures
The NSW Department of Education is introducing proactive measures to limit the impact of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our schools.
Mark Scott, Secretary of the Department of Education, today announced that schools would adopt social distancing measures requiring them to cancel assemblies, excursions, travel, some events and conferences.
Mr Scott said these measures are precautionary and designed to reduce exposure via non-essential gatherings.
“Schools have been a focus of the community and the government as the impacts of coronavirus have developed globally,” Mr Scott said.
“From Monday onwards, I expect school assemblies and substantial gatherings to be cancelled, along with all excursions.
“The community expects schools to be as safe as possible. We are implementing these measures to provide peace of mind for students, parents and staff.”
“These cancellations also extend to inter-school arts, sports, initiative activities and events.
All major arts, sports and initiative activities and events will temporarily be ceased until further notice. This includes
Join in the virtual NAIDOC Week celebrations
Education celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020 (8 – 15 November 2020) with the theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’.
It’s a time to reflect and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the First Nation peoples – recognising them as the traditional owners of the land.
Schools were invited to film and submit videos to celebrate history, culture and achievements of past and present Aboriginal and Torres Strait students.
Secretary, Mark Scott will give an opening address on Monday, 9 November and then Aboriginal students run a Question and Answers session with Mark Scott, Cindy Berwick, President of the NSW AECG; Martin Graham, Deputy Secretary; Michelle Hall, Executive Director, Connecetd Communities and Karen Jones, Executive Director, Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships.
Tuesday will showcase how NSW public schools are embedding Aboriginal cultural practices. Special thanks to; Windale Public School Preschool, Terrigal Public School, Wilcannia Central School and Murrumbidgee Regional High School for participating.
Wednesday will highlight the
NSW students return to the classroom full-time
Students across NSW will be back in the classroom full-time from next Monday, 25 May.
The success of the phased return to face to face teaching has demonstrated the education system and community are ready for school to come back full-time.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell thanked school communities and parents for their patience during this difficult time.
Ms Berejiklian said a return to full-time face to face teaching and learning is crucial for the education progress of every child in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.
“Since starting a managed return to the classroom, we have seen a strong degree of confidence from our school communities in managing COVID-19 and a clear desire for all students to be back at school,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“We expect schools to stick with the health advice – increased cleaning, access to hygiene supplies and compliance with hygiene practices – and look forward to