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Australian Early Development Census NSW 2025 Research Symposium livestream (Ref: 109/25)

Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) NSW is pleased to invite you to a livestream of its 2025 Research Symposium.

It is expected that the AEDC 2024 data will be published ahead of the symposium. 

The event will incorporate the AEDC 2024 data published at the community, state and national levels. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the evidence and engage with the AEDC data alongside other key data. 

The symposium aims to inspire your own work in connecting evidence to planning children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Presenters will highlight how the AEDC data can inform planning and practice in an educational setting.

Symposium livestream details

Date and time: Wednesday 18 June, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm 

Agenda: Visit the AEDC NSW Research Symposium 2025 webpage for the symposium agenda, including the full list of presenters

Cost: The livestream is free to attend.

Theme: Shaping Futures – The impact of the AEDC on Early Years Education

Who should attend: School leaders and teachers with oversight or interest in AEDC data 

How to register:Complete the livestream registration

Recording: A recording of each speaker’s presentation will also be made available after the event 

If you have any questions, please email aedc@det.nsw.edu.au

Professional Learning 

Curious about Liberal Arts in contemporary Catholic schools? 2025 CSNSW K-12 Curriculum Reform Conference (Ref: 113/25)

Join the conversation with your NSW Catholic education community in September

The Liberal Arts refer to a broad field of study that includes subjects aimed at cultivating well-rounded, free-thinking, and morally responsible individuals: An Education for Life. 

In a speech in 2024, Archbishop Anthony Fisher noted, “Modern education is often focused on technical mastery, ATARs or job-readiness, to the neglect of what ultimately fulfills the human person.” A broad education he argues, “will hopefully excite our students' curiosity about many things...A Catholic liberal arts education will cultivate both their humanitas and their religious sense." 

Our Keynote speaker Professor Renée Köhler-Ryan will offer a deep and formative perspective on what Liberal Arts can mean in Catholic schools today. 

Professor Renée Köhler-Ryan is the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic and Academic Registrar at the University of Notre Dame Australia. She has been involved in Catholic Education, training and forming teachers and leaders for over 12 years, including designing the Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought. 

Once again, the conference will bring together experts in education, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and Catholic mission to support and inform diocesan school systems and schools in the implementation of the NSW curriculum reform.

Enlivening hearts and minds, focusing on the NSW K-12 Curriculum Reform, will allow us to collectively explore our thinking and practice for advancing the mission of Catholic schools.

Session and Master Classes will include: 

• leadership and leading change;
• the Liberal Arts for contemporary Catholic schooling;
• NSW curriculum reform and new syllabuses;
• delivering quality curriculum and assessment; and
• artificial intelligence in teaching and learning.

                  “Thank you for your brilliant organisation and thought provoking and challenging conversations.” 

                                                                       2024 Participant

Don't miss out on Early Bird savings, which have been extended till the end of May!

Last year’s conference was sold out. Register now for the two-day conference at 2024 prices. 

Once you have your discounted tickets, you will continue to save on the range of accommodation styles in the Sydney Olympic Precinct, with our promotional discounts for delegates. Details are on the CSNSW website.

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                      “Thank you for two very informative, insightful and well organised days of quality PL.” 

                                                                         2024 Participant

Student Resources 

Explore sustainable food production from the paddock to the plate (Ref: 111/25) 

Australian Good Meat Education is offering FREE access to a diverse range of engaging cross-curricular resources catering for Foundation to Year 12 classrooms. These learning resources connect classrooms with Australia's cattle, sheep and goat industry, supporting a real-world education on the innovative and sustainable practices used to produce nutritious, high-quality meat. 

• Students from Foundation to Year 10 will have the opportunity to learn about the sustainable supply chain production practices, technology and innovation, food security, nutrition, and Marketing and advertising.
• Senior Secondary students will have access to elective-style resources built around real-world research case studies that are highly relevant for students required to achieve skills in the analysis, interpretation and communication of evidence-based research investigations.

Curated by teachers, for teachers, this range of cross-curricular resources support all dimensions of the national curriculum, addressing key learning areas, general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities. These high-quality materials deliver engaging lesson plans, student activities and supplementary classroom materials.

To find out more and to access your free learning resources, click here

School Updates & Newsletters

NESA News (Ref: 112/25) 

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By subscribing to the NESA News you will receive the latest updates and information as soon as they becomes available.

NESA News – 19 May 2025

1.  New 7-10 and 11-12 Resources 

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

• 7–10: History and Commerce
• 11–12: History Extension

Resources include sample units, teaching advice, case studies, and outcomes worksheets are available here 

2. Top tips for HSC Drama 

Expert HSC Drama advice is now available on our HSC Showcase Hub, to support students developing their individual and group performances.

With experience in marking HSC Drama major works, NSW teachers Madeleine and Brendan – who also directed this year’s OnSTAGE performance showcase – share their practical tips on:

• the importance of feedback;
• developing confidence; and
• ways to take audiences on a memorable journey.

Discover expert advice on the NESA HSC Showcase Hub

Legal and Policy

Scholarships and Awards

Premier’s Vocational Education in Schools Scholarships - Applications closing soon! (Ref: 110/25)

Applications will be accepted until 30 May 2025. The recipient of the NSW Premier’s Vocational Education in Schools Scholarship will receive $15,000 to undertake a 5-week study tour internationally or within Australia to explore best practice in their chosen focus area within one of the 13 available scholarship categories.

The NSW Premier’s Vocational Education in Schools Scholarship is open to permanent and temporary teachers in NSW government and non-government schools, on TAFE NSW campuses and across early childhood education and care services. Scholarships are awarded in the year prior to the study tour. 

The majority of scholarships are for school-based teachers to explore best practice in their chosen focus area. The program delivers significant outcomes for scholarship recipients, students, teacher colleagues and school communities. 

The NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarships program is an initiative of the NSW Premier's Department and is administered by the NSW Department of Education.

For further information, please view the NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarships webpage and Frequently Asked Questions.

Contact the program team via premierscholarships@det.nsw.edu.au or (02) 7814 3820.