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Reminder: Clarified ACE Rules apply from October 2024 (Ref: 236/24)
Clarified Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) Rules apply from Monday 14 October 2024, making it easier for schools to understand their obligations.
The clarified rules apply to students commencing HSC courses from October 2024, students sitting HSC exams in 2025, and students receiving the RoSA from October 2024. Access the clarified rules here.
NESA contacts for specific rules are available on the ACE Rules contact page on the NSW Curriculum website.
NESA Liaison Officers are also available to answer questions schools may have.
Register Now: Hartford College's 'Mastering education: Why Some Boys Flourish in a Modern World' (Ref: 233/24)
Hartford College is hosting Dale Ahlquist, a leading expert on G.K. Chesterton’s life and work, for an evening on 1 November from 6 to 8 PM. The evening will explore the liberal arts education that prioritises faith, critical thinking, and holistic development.
Ahlquist, who founded over 60 Chesteron Network Schools in the U.S., will explore the growing interest in G.K. Chesterton as a model of a ‘complete thinker’ and how this has influenced modern education in schools.
Ahlquist promotes an “atmosphere of Catholic joy,” in education, integrating faith into every aspect of learning. Chesterton schools produce well-rounded, confident graduates who are highly regarded by universities. Dale will discuss how the model encourages cross-disciplinary learning, fosters the art of debate (the ‘Socratic method’), and addresses the crisis of meaning affecting young men today.
This event is perfect for parents of boys in Years 1-9 who are looking for an education that goes beyond the ordinary. If you want your son to become a well-adjusted, joyful, and intellectually equipped individual, this event is for you.
Tickets are $24 per person, click here to purchase.
To learn more about the event, click here.
New Campion College Graduate Certificate of Religious Education (Secondary) (Ref: 237/24)
Campion College’s new Graduate Certificate of Religious Education (Secondary) will immerse secondary teachers in the most effective religious education pedagogies including the Liberal or Classical Arts approach, the Wonder and Awe approach inspired by Fr Luigi Giussani, and the Lectio Divina pedagogical approach.
Students will also receive a thorough formation in theology, sacraments, scripture, Church doctrine, moral teaching, culture and history. The course fosters practical classroom skills while providing a Religious Education qualification suitable for accreditation to teach RE in a Catholic school. The secondary course will be offered online for teachers to have easy access.
Campion College also offers The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (Primary), which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and accreditation to teach religious primary education in Catholic schools and organisations.
Find out more and apply now for The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (Secondary).
Find out more and apply now for The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (Primary).
Head of Curriculum and Inclusive Learning, Catholic Schools NSW (Ref: 234/24)
CSNSW is recruiting for the position of Head of Curriculum and Inclusive Learning.
The Head of Curriculum and Inclusive Learning has demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, pedagogy, and innovative approaches to schooling in particular and works across all eleven dioceses and schools conducted by Religious Institutes and Ministerial Public Juridic Persons in NSW. The role is supported by a team of experienced educational leaders, who manage Aboriginal Education Curriculum Reform, Diverse Learning, Wellbeing, and Vocational Education. This position is part of the Education Policy Directorate. The Education Policy Directorate works in collaboration with all NSW Catholic school agencies across all areas of schooling.
This is a permanent full-time position working from the CSNSW office in Sydney’s CBD. Applications close Monday 7 October 2024.
To view full position description and information on how to apply click here.
RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Art Competition for 2025 (Ref: 235/24)
The RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration was first held in 1953 and co-hosted by RSL NSW and the Department of Education. Over the years the service has expanded to Catholic Schools NSW and the Association of Independent Schools NSW. Proceedings, held at the Anzac Memorial Hyde Park in April each year, are delivered entirely by school students including the Master of Ceremonies, keynote address, readings, and musical accompaniment. The service also includes an Inspection of the Guard by the official party, The Ode, The Last Post, and Rouse. The event aims to educate primary and secondary school students about Australia’s military history, whilst paying respect to the service and sacrifice of servicemen and women of the Australian Defence Force.
The Remember ANZAC Art Competition invites students to create an artwork celebrating the theme ‘110 years of the ANZAC Spirit’. Winning artworks will be selected for the cover of the 2025 RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration service program and all finalists’ artworks will be displayed at the Anzac Memorial and included in the program.
The competition closes on 1 November 2024.
More information including the guidelines, how to submit artworks, judging and FAQs can be found here.
Available Now: New 7-10 Syllabuses (Ref: 231/24)
The new Geography, History, and Visual Arts 7–10 syllabuses are now available.
The syllabuses now explicitly articulate the knowledge and skills students need to acquire at each level of learning, with ambitious outcomes for students.
The new syllabuses will be implemented in NSW schools in 2027. Schools can plan and prepare to teach from 2024 with updated support materials and teaching advice.
The new syllabuses are available on the NSW Curriculum website here.
To read the Media Release from Prue Car, Minister for Education and Early Learning, click here.
Anzac Community Grants Program 2024 (Ref: 228/24)
Applications for the 2024 Anzac Community Grants Program are now open!
The NSW Government’s Anzac Community Grants Program provides grants of up to $3,000 for a range of projects that commemorate and educate New South Wales communities about the service and sacrifices of current and former military servicemen and servicewomen, as well as activities benefiting the NSW veteran community.
Individuals and not-for-profit organisations, including local governments, ex-service organisations, and educational institutions, are eligible to apply for funding.
Applications close on Monday 11 November 2024 at 5pm.
For further information and to apply, click here.
Panel Discussion Event - Catholic Social Teaching and Australian Politics (Ref: 229/24)
Catholic Schools NSW has partnered with The La Salle Academy at Australian Catholic University to host an expert panel exploring Catholic Social Teaching and its ability to achieve better policy-making in Australia, including in education. Panellists include the CEO of Catholic Schools NSW, Mr Dallas McInerney, The Hon. Susan Carter, Ms Julia Finn MP, Professor Br David Hall fms.
The event will now be held on Monday, 4 November, click here to register.
WriteOn 2024 Award Winners (Ref: 238/24)
Winners have been announced for the NESA’s annual ‘NSW WriteOn Competition’ held in association with the Art Gallery of NSW. On Monday 16 September, the primary school winners were celebrated as published authors at the awards ceremony hosted at the Art Gallery.
The winners were selected by a panel of experienced NSW primary educators from the three education sectors and were awarded bronze, silver and gold certificates for their entries. This year 740 imaginative texts- narratives, poems, diary entries and letters were submitted for judging.
The stimulus artwork by Arthur Streeton The railway station, Redfern (1893) evoked a high standard of responses from students on a wide range of themes, including time travel, kindness, hope, self-discovery, belonging and hard work. The responses reflected the skill and resourcefulness of our young students who came from very diverse backgrounds.
Catholic schools were well represented in the winners, receiving 3 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze awards from the 55 NSW finalists. The awards were presented to the students (and their very excited families and teachers) by Greg Warren MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Early Learning.
To learn more and view the full list of 2024 winners, visit here.
NSW State Training Awards (Ref: 232/24)
The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by Training Services NSW within the NSW Department of Education to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector. The Awards honour and reward the achievements of students, trainers/teachers, registered training organisations and employers.
Annalise is completing her Certificate II in Cookery at MacKillop College, Bathurst. The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is her RTO.
Following her win at the Western Regional Awards in June, Annalise has had the opportunity to be a Vocational Education and Training Ambassador, leading to the state round of interviews in July.
Other CSNSW representatives who were interviewed following their regional wins were:
- Abbey Hartley, Kildare Catholic College, Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Certificate II in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)
- Ivy Hain SBAT at Southern Cross Catholic College, Burwood; Employer: Hairdressing Picturesque Hair; RTO: Sydney Catholic Schools
- Sharnie Clinch SBAT at Certificate III in Health Services Assistant, St John Paul II, Schofields; RTO: NSW Health
- Xavier Shepherd SBAT at St Columba’s College, Springwood; Certificate III in Retail, Employer and RTO: McDonalds Australia
- Tataya Curry-Jones Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year St John Paul II, Schofields; Certificate III in Business, RTO: Catholic Education Parramatta Diocese
- Simon Gaynor St Anne’s College, Temora. Teacher/Trainer in Primary Industries, Construction, Metals & Engineering; RTO: Catholic Education Office Canberra & Goulburn
- Georgious Frangioudakis Southern Cross Catholic College, Burwood; Teacher/Trainer in Automotive and Construction; RTO: Sydney Catholic Schools
To read more about the finalists, click here.
Read the media release “Winners break gender stereotypes” here.