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New 7–12 curriculum support materials

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

• Years 7–10: Child Studies, Food Technology, Geography Elective, History Elective, Photography, Film and Digital Media, Visual and Motion Design.
• Years 11–12: Chemical World Science Life Skills, Geography, Geography Life Skills.

Resources include sample units, sample scope and sequences, outcomes worksheets, teaching advice, teacher guides and Aboriginal Education support.

Click the link to explore the new 7-12 resources

NESA online professional learning for K–6 teachers

A primary curriculum overview professional learning course is available to support teachers in strengthening their understanding of the NSW primary curriculum.

The course introduces the structure of the K–6 syllabuses and the evidence base that informed their development, including the importance of vocabulary and language development. 

The following K–6 professional learning courses are also available:

• Creative Arts
• Human society and its Environment
• Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
• Science and Technology 

Click to access the professional learning courses 

WriteOn 2026

NESA’s annual writing competition for NSW primary students in Years 1 to 6 is now open for submissions.

Held in association with the State Library of NSW, the competition is an exciting opportunity for students to express their ideas.

Selected students will become published authors in The Best of WriteOn anthology and be celebrated at the WriteOn Awards Ceremony at the State Library of NSW later this year.

How to get involved

Students use the stimulus quote below to create an imaginative text of up to 500 words:

“It was a small thing, but it made a difference.”

Resources

• Download the Best of WriteOn 2025 anthology.
• Access WriteOn teaching and learning materials aligned to the English K-10 Syllabus.

The competition closes on Friday 19 June.

Click here to enter WriteOn 2026

New CRICOS PEO ‘fit and proper’ statutory declaration

NESA’s template for the CRICOS PEO fit and proper statutory declaration has been updated to reflect the recent changes to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS Act).

The revised ESOS Act came into effect in December 2025 and includes changes relating to education agents and agent commissions, and fit and proper provider requirements.

The National Code of Practice was also amended in January 2026 to introduce a ban on commission payments to education agents in relation to onshore transfers.

More information about these legislative changes can be found on the Australian Government Department of Education website. 

NESA is currently revising the Guidelines for Approved NSW School Providers Delivering Courses to Overseas Students (CRICOS Guidelines) to reflect these legislative changes and will publish the revised CRICOS Guidelines soon.

Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) (NSW) presentation ceremony

On Sunday 8 March 2026, AMEB (NSW) held their annual presentation ceremony at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to celebrate exam excellence in 2025. 

The event, hosted by the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Prof. Anna Reid, recognised 254 students and teachers for their exceptional achievements in performing arts. 

Private teachers, music studios, and schools were also recognised for their outstanding exam results.

Click to view the AMEB website

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Scholarships and Awards

Applications now open! 2026 Schools Plus Teaching Awards (Ref: 65/26)

Applications have opened for the 2026 Schools Plus Teaching Awards, a national initiative celebrating teachers who are making a meaningful impact in some of Australia’s most disadvantaged communities.

The Schools Plus Teaching awards recognise educators who extend far beyond everyday teaching responsibilities. From helping students overcome learning barriers to creating supportive classrooms for learning, these teachers play a crucial role in helping young people thrive. In many cases, they are a consistent source of guidance and encouragement, influencing students’ lives in ways that reach well beyond academic achievement.

Not only does the award acknowledge the individual, but also their knowledge and experience on best practice and innovation. 

Important dates for 2026:

• Applications close: 8 May 2026, 5:00pm AEST 
• Recipients announced: June 2026 
• Awards ceremony: 15 September 2026 at Parliament House, Canberra 

Teachers are encouraged to apply and be acknowledged for the difference they make every day.

To learn more about the award, and to apply go to: Schools Plus Teaching Awards - Australian Schools Plus

Apply now for the NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships (Ref: 47/26)

Successful applicants will receive $15,000 to complete a 5-week study tour within Australia or abroad. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the most acclaimed schools and centres for teaching and training and collaborate with professionals in a key focus area to inspire positive outcomes for students in NSW schools.

If you are a current temporary or permanent teacher or in an early childhood centre in a Catholic school in NSW, you may be eligible to apply.

The NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships include: 

• Premier's Anika Foundation Youth Depression Awareness Scholarship
• Premier's Creativity across the Curriculum Scholarship
• Premier's Early Childhood Australia Education Scholarship
• Premier's Economics and Business Educators NSW Commerce Scholarship
• Premier's Hicksons Lawyers Rural and Remote Education Scholarship
• Premier's History Teachers' Association History Scholarship
• Premier's NESA Quality Teaching Scholarship
• Premier's Reserve Bank of Australia Economics Scholarship
• Premier's Teachers Mutual Bank Aboriginal Education Scholarship
• Premier’s University of New England STEM and Technology Scholarship
• Premier's University of Sydney Mathematics Scholarship
• Premier's Vocational Education in Schools Scholarship
• Premier's Western Sydney University Inclusive Education Scholarship

Apply for the NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarships here

Applications close Friday 15 May 2026, 11:59 pm (AEST).

For further information, please visit the NSW Premier's Teacher Scholarships webpage

View the Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the program team via premierscholarships@det.nsw.edu.au or (02) 7814 3820.