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NESA Official Notices

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NESA Timetable of action for secondary schools

Timetable of action for secondary schools can be accessed here

NEW 7–12 curriculum support materials

New resources are available to support teachers delivering the following reformed syllabuses:

• Years 7–10: Communication Technology, Food Technology, Geography, Geography Elective, Textiles Technology
• Years 11–12: Geography Life Skills, Law and the Community Life Skills

Resources include sample units, sample scope and sequences, teaching advice, teacher guides, parent guides and advice on numeracy documents.

Click to explore the 7–12 resources. 

Sydney Writers’ Festival – Book tickets to the Student Sessions livestream

Student Sessions are on this Wednesday 20 May. 

If your school can’t make it to the in-person sessions at Carriageworks, Sydney, you can still book front-row seats to the livestream!

Schools can purchase a single booking for $35 that includes access to the following sessions:

• The Craft of Short Fiction with Tony Birch & Ellen van Neerven
• The Craft of Creative Non-Fiction with Lech Blaine and Sarah Krasnostein
• The Craft of Poetry with Maxine Beneba Clarke and David Stavanger.

ARTEXPRESS opens at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery this weekend

ARTEXPRESS opens at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery this Saturday, in NESA’s latest exhibition of exemplary bodies of work by 2025 HSC Visual Arts students.

• When: 23 May to 26 July
• Where: Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

Click to book tickets.

Official Notices

New or revised examination formats for 2026 HSC examinations

Professional Learning

Your Full Programme is Now Available: 2026 K–12 Curriculum Reform Conference (Ref: 102/26)

We are excited to announce your full programme for the 2026 K–12 Curriculum Reform Conference: Learning with Grace – Expert practiceat the heart, to be live streamed into your schools on Monday, 20 July.

CrookED Science Term 2: K-12 Science workshops 2026 (Ref: 100/26)

CrookED Science, a NESA recognised Professional Development provider, is offering a series of science professional learning K-12 with early bird pricing for registration. 

High Potential and Gifted Education Symposium: Better, Fairer: Equity and Excellence (Ref: 88/26)

Catholic Schools NSW is thrilled to invite you to our inauguralHigh Potential and Gifted Education Symposiumon Monday, 19 October 2026. Join us as we gather educators, leaders, and experts to explore a transformative theme: Better, Fairer: Equity and Excellence.

When: Monday, 19 October 2026.

Where: Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney 

What if equitable practices in High Potential Gifted Education were the system’s defining measure of success, not an aspirational add‑on? 

This symposium transcends academic achievement; it explores the vital intersection of social justice and intellectual rigour. We are moving beyond "one-size-fits-all" to discover how inclusive excellence can be woven into the fabric of every Catholic classroom. 

Why Attend?

Participants will engage with well‑designed, research‑informed strategies that bridge the gap between theory and classroom practice, empowering educators to nurture the full potential of every learner.

• Expert Insights: Hear from leading voices in high potential gifted education on identifying and nurturing talent in diverse settings.
• Collaborative Spirit: Connect with peers committed to elevating the educational experience for high potential and gifted learners.
• Practical Strategies: Gain actionable tools to promote equity and excellence, ensuring no high potential or gifted student is left behind.

Expressions of interest are now open

Catholic Secondary Principals Australia (CaSPA) National Conference 2026 (Ref: 94/26)

Catholic School Principals Association of New South Wales will be hosting the Catholic Secondary Principals Australia (CaSPA) National Conference from Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 July, at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney. 

With the theme Inspiring Leadership: Celebrating Faith, Learning and Wellbeing, this conference offers the opportunity to reflect, connect, and collaborate with other leaders in Catholic education. Attendees are invited to engage in thought-provoking discussions, and explore ways to continue to inspire purpose, critical thinking, and hope in future generations of students.