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NESA Identity (NESA ID) is coming in early 2026. This is a new way to sign in to NESA websites to keep your information secure. 

With NESA ID, you will:

• sign in to eTAMS and NESA Learning with an email address, not your 6 digit NESA account number
• create a new password in line with our updated password policy
• set up 2-step verification. 

Prepare for NESA ID 

1. Sign in to eTAMS using your current credentials.
2. Confirm your mobile number is up to date.
3. Check the email address listed in the ‘NESA ID email address’ field. This will become your username so we recommend using a personal email address, although you can choose to keep your work email address too.
4. Verify the email address listed in the ‘Communications email address’ field.
5. Confirm any changes. 

Scholaris End-of-Year Update and Survey (Ref: 296/25)

As we approach the end of the year, we’d like to remind our community that Scholaris editions will pause on 16 December and resume on 13 January 2026. 

Throughout the year, our team has worked to deliver accessible and practical content to support educators and school communities. To help us continue improving Scholaris, we welcome your feedback and invite you to share your thoughts.

To access the Scholaris Survey, click here. 

The Scholaris team sincerely thanks you for your ongoing support and engagement in 2025. We look forward to bringing you more helpful insights and resources in the new year.

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Professional Learning

Online. Statewide. We are bringing the learning into your staffrooms in 2026. Save-the-Date: Monday 20 July.  (Ref: 303/25)

The K-12 Curriculum Conference is a significant event for NSW Catholic education each year. After three successful years, the Conference is evolving — and in 2026 we are coming directly to you. 

In 2026, we’re bringing the learning virtually into your staffroom and diocesan offices.

On Monday 20 July 2026, first day of Term 3, all schools across NSW will have access to an exciting online professional learning program designed to strengthen capability, deepen understanding and showcase successful curriculum implementation.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Scan the QR code or use link below to ensure you receive all the latest updates!

https://csnsw.link/IaminterestedJuly2026

Schools’ Access to UAC ATARs (Ref: 299/25)

UAC will once again allow schools to access official ATARs directly for their students who applied for an ATAR and opted to share their ATAR with the school. This information will be available at 10am on Thursday, 18th December (ATARs will be available to students from 9am) via UAC’s secure site, School Hub.

Note that the Principal may not have the UAC login details for their school; Assistant Principals, heads of department or Careers Advisors could have the school’s login details.

Logging in to School Hub 

To log into UAC’s School Hub, https://www.uac.edu.au/schools/school-hub, you will need your school's username and password.

School username is comprised of your state and your NESA school code in the following format:  NSW_12345. If you need assistance recovering your password, please contact UAC and provide your NESA school code. 

If you have any technical difficulties or questions, contact UAC or email schoolsfeedback@uac.edu.au. 

2025 HSC Analysis Seminars with Dr John DeCourcy (Ref: 298/25)

HSC Analysis Seminars with Dr John DeCourcy

Teachers, school leaders, and system officers are invited to attend a series of seminars presented by Dr John DeCourcy, discussing the intricacies and importance of understanding and analysing the 2025 HSC data. Each training seminar contributes 5 Professional Development (PD) hours.

The Seminar Programme covers 4 in-person seminars, each with a particular audience in mind. Prior to attending, an online tutorial designed to support intending participants can be completed through the HSC Data Analysis Users portal, which requires a NetID login. 

Diocesan and School Officers’ HSC Overview

Audience: Diocesan and RI/MPJP school officers.

Programme: This seminar will take participants through the use of system-level reports in conjunction with school reports to support schools. There will be opportunities for cross-system sharing and a discussion of key features of the 2025 HSC. 

Completing this seminar will contribute 5 hours of teacher-identified PD addressing standard descriptor 5.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Preparation: Checking for an active NetID account and access to the HSC Data Analysis Users portal, and familiarity with the online tutorial via NetID: https://netid.csnsw.catholic.edu.au. (For the tutorial, once logged into NetID select CSNSW Professional Learning and use the search bar to find "HSC Analysis Online Tutorial")

Where: The Assembly, Mezzanine level, 123 Pitt St, Sydney

When: Friday 30 January 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, lunch included Register here

HSC Analysis #1: Introduction to the Analysis

Audience: Teachers, KLA coordinators, school leaders and interested persons who have not previously attended an HSC Analysis seminar.

Programme: This seminar discusses why and how data should be used within schools to shape the direction of pedagogy. It will also cover an introduction to the idea of Comparative Learning Gain and how this can be used to understand HSC data.

Completing this seminar will contribute 5 hours of teacher-identified PD addressing standard descriptor 5.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Preparation: Checking for an active NetID account and access to the HSC Data Analysis Users portal, and familiarity with the online tutorial via NetID: https://netid.csnsw.catholic.edu.au. (For the tutorial, once logged into NetID select CSNSW Professional Learning and use the search bar to find "HSC Analysis Online Tutorial")

Where: The Assembly, Mezzanine level, 123 Pitt St, Sydney

When:

1. Wednesday 11 February 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, lunch included Register here

2. Friday 27 February 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, lunch included Register here

    

HSC Analysis #2: A detailed reading of your Analysis

Audience: Experienced users, including teachers, coordinators, Assistant Principals or Principals who have previously attended at least one HSC Analysis seminar.

Programme: Theory covered in the HSC Analysis #1: Introduction to the Analysis seminar is assumed knowledge. Participants will have the opportunity to spend the majority of the seminar in a detailed, guided reading of their own school’s analysis. This will include consideration of ways to resolve any problems highlighted by the analysis.

Completing this seminar will contribute 5 hours of teacher-identified PD addressing standard descriptor 5.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Teacher Accreditation in NSW. Completing this seminar will contribute 5 hours of teacher-identified PD addressing standard descriptor 5.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Preparation: Checking for an active NetID account and access to the HSC Data Analysis Users portal, and familiarity with the online tutorial via NetID: https://netid.csnsw.catholic.edu.au. (For the tutorial, once logged into NetID select CSNSW Professional Learning and use the search bar to find "HSC Analysis Online Tutorial")

Where: The Assembly, Mezzanine level, 123 Pitt St, Sydney

When: 

1. Friday 13 February 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, lunch included Register here

2. Friday 6 March 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, lunch includedRegister here

    

HSC Analysis #3: Leading your school in the Analysis

Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, Leaders of Curriculum or Pedagogy and anyone with a whole school focus.

Programme: This seminar will explore the intersection of leadership, data, teacher professional learning and student achievement. Participants will come away having considered a range of leadership responses to their school’s analysis. Multiple members of a school’s senior leadership team are encouraged to attend.

Completing this seminar will contribute 5 hours of teacher-identified PD addressing standard descriptor 5.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Preparation: Checking for an active NetID account and access to the HSC Data Analysis Users portal, and familiarity with the online tutorial via NetID: https://netid.csnsw.catholic.edu.au. (For the tutorial, once logged into NetID select CSNSW Professional Learning and use the search bar to find "HSC Analysis Online Tutorial")

Where: The Assembly, Mezzanine level, 123 Pitt St, Sydney

When: Friday 20 February 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, lunch included Register here

HSC Analysis: Results Analysis Package (RAP) Training (Ref: 297/25) 

Catholic Schools NSW has again partnered with NESA to deliver live online training for RAP at 11am – 12.30pm on Friday 19 December, the day after release of the HSC results. In prior years, a large number of staff supporting secondary schooling have attended as a means to kick start their review of the HSC.

Audience: This course has been developed specifically to meet the needs of teachers new to RAP or those desiring a re-familiarisation. Engage with expert instructors via chat at completion of the training.

Programme: NESA staff will guide teachers in a conducting a forensic investigation of HSC results looking specifically at how to explore whole faculty/school trends and HSC Minimum Standards data to improve student HSC outcomes.

Completing An Introduction to the Results Analysis Package (RAP) will contribute 1 hours and 30 minutes of teacher-identified PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum or Early Years Learning Framework addressing standard descriptors 5.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Preparation: Ensure your principal (or delegate) has granted access to the RAP functions through 'Work with Staff Profiles' on Schools Online. If you can't see some functions, check your principal or delegate has given you access to all the RAP functions.

Where: Live Online via TEAMS

When: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Friday 19 December 2025, Register here

NESA Online Learning Hub

NESA provides accredited teachers with access to online professional learning courses on NESA Learning Hub. The following courses the Results Analysis Package (RAP) can be accessed here: https://lms.nesa.nsw.edu.au/

NESA self-paced online course: Supporting Assessment: RAP and the Standards for Proficient Teachers

This course is designed for Teachers who are new to using and navigating the Results Analysis Package. This 1 hour self-paced course will allow participants to:

• strengthen their understanding of NESA's Standards Referenced Assessment and
• develop skills in the use of the Results Analysis Package and data analysis.

Completing Supporting Assessment: RAP and the Standards for Proficient Teachers will contribute 1 hour of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum or Early Years Learning Framework addressing Standard Descriptor 5.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

NESA self-paced online course: Supporting Assessment: Experienced RAP Users/Teachers 

This course is designed for Teachers who have some experience navigating the Results Analysis Package (RAP) and are looking to improve their use of RAP to enhance teaching and learning. This self-paced course will allow participants to:

• strengthen their understanding of NESA's Standards Referenced Assessment and
• develop advanced skills in the use of the Results Analysis Package and data analysis.

This course is accredited at Proficient Teacher.

Completing Supporting Assessment: Experienced RAP Users/Teachers will contribute 1 hour and 30 minutes of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum or Early Years Learning Framework addressing Standard Descriptors 5.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

School Updates & Newsletters 

Updated eSafety Early Years resources (Ref: 288/25)

eSafety has updated its Early Years resources to support educators and services in creating safe online environments for young children.

New legislation has come into effect in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, strengthening child safety and transparency. 

In response, eSafety has updated its Early Years resources to support educators and services in creating safe online environments for young children. 

Save the date: The eSafety Early Years team is hosting an Early Years online safety information session on 18 February 2026 to mark Safer Internet Day.

Scholarships and Awards

VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award 2025 Winner: Penny Mackay (Ref: 306/25)