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Timeline for ordering CSSA HSC Exams

19 January – Principal Information Package sent via Australia Post

6 February – Principal Information Package emailed

9 February – CSSA website opens for online orders

27 March – Applications for Disability Provisions due

2 April – CSSA website closes for online orders

Professional Learning

Exploring the NSW Anti-Bullying Framework Webinar with Professor Donna Cross (Ref: 46/26)

Schools are invited to promote an upcoming professional learning webinar, Exploring the NSW Anti‑Bullying Framework, which will be delivered by Professor Donna Cross OAM for Diocesan leaders, Heads of Counselling, wellbeing leads, school leaders, pastoral care leads, and teachers.

The development of the NSW Anti-Bullying Framework was led by Professor Donna Cross. Professor Cross worked in collaboration with each school sector in NSW and conducted a sweeping review of global, national and NSW evidence and targeted consultation with NSW schools and families. 

The Framework sets out a consistent, evidence-based approach to reducing harm from bullying that NESA will require all NSW schools to reflect in their policies and procedures by the beginning of 2027.

Webinar details:

• Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
• Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
• Delivery: Online
• Audience: Diocesan leaders, Heads of Counselling, Diocesan Wellbeing leads, school leaders, pastoral care leads and teachers.
• Participants can register for this webinar by clicking here

This professional learning opportunity is open to the NSW Catholic education sector only.

Understanding Trauma’s Impact on the Brain: Classroom Strategies to Support Students Professional Learning Module (Ref: 39/26)

The Understanding Trauma’s Impact on the Brain: Classroom Strategies to Support Students module will help school staff understand how trauma can shape a child’s developing brain and provide them with practical, trauma-informed strategies to support every student’s wellbeing. It will assist school staff to learn to recognize the signs of trauma, implement supportive routines, and foster resilience and emotional regulation. The learning covered in the module will empower school staff to create classroom and school environments in which all children can thrive, no matter their background.

This module is available through the CSNSW Professional Learning Platform in the Wellbeing Section.

Instructions on how to access the CSNSW Professional Learning Platform for returning or first-time users are provided in the following document:  Accessing CSNSW Professional Learning Platform.pdf

This professional learning opportunity is open to the NSW Catholic education sector only.

Understanding the Impact of Antisemitism: Supporting Student Wellbeing Professional Learning Module (Ref: 38/26) 

The Understanding the Impact of Antisemitism: Supporting Student Wellbeing in Catholic Schools module is composed of three focused lessons that will allow school staff to learn how to recognise antisemitism in its various forms, understand how to identify student trauma responses, and apply practical approaches to improve mental health, wellbeing and strengthen belonging. The module uses evidence-based resources and real-world examples, to enable school staff to confidently support students and colleagues at a time when school communities are navigating the increasingly complex challenge of maintaining social cohesion.

This module is available through the CSNSW Professional Learning Platform in the CVE Section.

Instructions on how to access the CSNSW Professional Learning Platform for returning or first-time users are provided in the following document:  Accessing CSNSW Professional Learning Platform.pdf

This professional learning opportunity is open to the NSW Catholic education sector only.

Registrations open: 2026 CSSA Symposium – Differentiating the K-12 Curriculum: Personalising Learning for Student Achievement (Ref: 8/26)

Registrations are now open for the 2026 CSSA Symposium on Monday, 23 March 2026. This year's symposium will showcase differentiation of the current curriculum, future syllabuses and innovative examples in Catholic schools. The personalisation of curriculum is at heart of student success in our schools. 

When: Monday, 23 March 2026.

Where: The Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, 11 Jamison Street, Sydney, Level 2.

Cost: $350.00 + GST

Register here

The focus of this year’s CSSA symposium will centre around the importance of differentiation for our students. How our Catholic schools and educators have embraced the challenge to enhance student success, will be a key theme of the day. 

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