Welcome to Scholaris

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

Access to CRRE Curriculum Support Resources – Live Life to the Full Platform (Ref: 10/26)

The Consent and Respectful Relationships Education (CRRE) curriculum support resources are now available, at no charge, for all Catholic schools in NSW to access as part of the Commonwealth Government’s CRRE Funding Agreement.

Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) has partnered with Choicez Media and secured a perpetual licence to the Live Life to the Full (LLTTF) platform. Additionally, schools will have access to two bonus resources – The Men We Need resource (available until the end of 2035) and the Things Are Changing resource (available until the end of 2027). These resources can be used by classroom teachers and schools to support the delivery of mandated curriculum, including the NESA K–10 PDHPE (2024) syllabus. Furthermore, the resources may be used across multiple curriculum areas or integrated into pastoral care and wellbeing programs.

To access these resources, simply click on the following link: https://csnsw.choicez.com.au/ 

Users will be directed to the CSNSW NETiD gateway, where they can use their diocesan or school email address to log in. From there, users will be re-directed to the Live Life to the Full platform landing page. If a user experiences any issues logging into the platform, they can contact the CSNSW Service Desk at service@csnsw.catholic.edu.au for assistance.

A Teacher Orientation Guide and Video is available on the platform landing page to assist users in how to navigate the platform.

Professional Learning

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. 

Sharing best practice

Online. Statewide. We are bringing the learning into your staffrooms in 2026. Lock in your diaries: Monday 20 July. (Ref: 3/26)

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

Since 2023, Catholic Schools NSW has brought together leading voices in Catholic mission, education, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, providing diocesan school systems and schools with expert guidance and practical support in implementing the NSW Curriculum Reform.

In 2026, we’re bringing the learning virtually into your staffroom and diocesan offices to further support teachers to implement new syllabuses with clarity and skill.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharing best practice

A highlight of every conference is sharing the wonderful work happening in classrooms everyday in our 593 Catholic schools across NSW. 

Have something to share? Contact Mary Ryan - Head, Professional Learning & Accreditation CSNSW: professionallearning@csnsw.catholic.edu.au

Learn more

https://www.csnsw.catholic.edu.au/events/online-workshop/2026-online-curriculum-conference-0

“Thank you for an incredible conference! So much valuable learning to take away.” - 2025 Participant

 

2025 HSC Analysis Seminars with Dr John DeCourcy (Ref: 1/26)

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 using the 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 aligned to Standard 5 in The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, “Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning” toward maintaining teacher accreditation.

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 aligned to Standard 5 in The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, “Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning” toward maintaining teacher accreditation.

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 aligned to Standard 5 in The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, “Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning” toward maintaining teacher accreditation.

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 included. Register 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 aligned to Standard 5 in The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, “Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning” toward maintaining teacher accreditation.

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

School Updates & Newsletters 

Establishment of the NSW Early Learning Commission (Ref: 6/26)

For more information, visit About the Early Learning Commission.

Scholarships and Awards

VET Training Awards 2026: Applications close at 4 pm on 2 February 2026 (Ref: 4/26)