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Strengthening Your ETams Security 

NESA is introducing a secure new way to sign in to eTAMS in October, called NESA Identity (NESA ID). The upcoming changes will also introduce 2-step verification and a stronger password policy to keep your account safe.

From October 2025, you will:

• sign in to eTAMS with an email address, not your 6-digit NESA account number  
• reset your password in line with our updated password policy and set up 2-step verification.

Prepare for the change:

1. Sign in to eTAMS using your current credentials.
2. Confirm your mobile number is up to date.
3. Check the email address listed in the ‘NESA ID email address’ field. This will become your username in October.

4. Verify the email address listed in the ‘Communications email address’ field.

   Confirm any changes.

Key considerations

NESA recommend using a personal email address as your NESA ID email address. Using a work email address will mean you need to complete extra steps to set up your NESA ID in October.
If you are a Principal, Accreditation Supervisor, Principal Delegate, or hold a role that receives frequent or sensitive communications from NESA, we recommend using a work email address for your Communication email address. 
NESA will notify you before these changes take effect, with clear step-by-step instructions to guide you through the updated sign in process.

Lookout for Showcase HSC  Nominations

HSC students across NSW will find out if they’re nominated for an HSC showcase over the next 3 months, starting with CALLBACK and OnSTAGE performances next week.   
Being nominated is an outstanding achievement, recognising that a student’s work reflects the syllabus outcomes and content and meets HSC exam requirements.
The HSC Showcase Hub has everything you need to know about the upcoming HSC Showcase Season, including key dates for nominations, selections and events.

Visit the HSC Showcase Hub here.

Professional Learning 

Supporting Families: Working Together in a Modern World - A Conference for Parents and Carers of Children in Catholic Schools in the Jubilee Year of Hope (Ref: 207/25) 

On 25 October 2025, the Council for Catholic School Parents (CCSP) is hosting a special anniversary celebration conference for all NSW/ACT parents and carers with children in Catholic schools! It’s going to be a value-packed day of connection and collaboration where their expert presenters will support you to parent bravely in a modern world:

• Dr Justin Coulson: co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's Parental Guidance and the founder of happyfamilies.com.au
• Michelle Mitchell: sought-after author and speaker on parenting tweens and teens
• Daniel Principe: a passionate youth advocate and educator, and nominee for Australian of the Year

This conference will give you the information you need to parent in this complex age of technology, with presentations on consent and respectful relationships, cybersafety, building your child’s resilience, sleep, managing anxiety, screens and brain development, supporting your child’s learning at home and at school and more!

Don't miss out on this special occasion to connect with other parents, gain valuable knowledge, eat and relax! Secure your spot now and be a part of this memorable event.

Car parking is available at the venue, Novotel Parramatta, for a day rate. Please contact the hotel for more information: (02) 9630 4999. Other options include Eat St Parking.

Novotel Parramatta is offering special rates for conference guests. Please call the reservations team on 02 9890 0850 or email novotel@nmsp.com.au to book and advise them that you are attending the conference. Valid until 09/10/2025, subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

Find out more information on our website here: https://www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au/2025-conference

Don’t miss this conference, especially for parents and carers! 

Buy a ticket: Supporting Families: Working Together in a Modern World Registration, Sat 25/10/2025 at 8:30 am | Eventbrite

Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM AEDT. Doors open at 8am

Location: Novotel Sydney, 350 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150

Contribution: $30

Contact CCSP at office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au or 02 9287 1514.

Archbishop Anthony Fisher's Keynote address at the St Thomas Aquinas Conference (Ref: 202/25)

Date: Saturday 11 October 2025

Time: 10am-4:30pm

Venue: Campion College, 8 - 14 Austin Woodbury Place, Toongabbie NSW 2146

Open to: General Public

Cost: $65 (Student concessions available) 

For more information and to register, visit: St Thomas Aquinas Conference - Campion College

Employment Opportunities 

Catholic Schools NSW - Senior Manager, Curriculum and Assessment (Ref: 205/25) 

Catholic Schools NSW is recruiting for the position of Senior Manager, Curriculum and Assessment.

The Senior Manager Curriculum and Assessment has demonstrated expertise in curriculum and assessment design, pedagogy, and innovative approaches to schooling in particular and works across all eleven dioceses and schools conducted by Religious Institutes and Ministerial Public Juridic Persons (RI/ MPJP) in NSW. The role sits within the Curriculum and Assessment team, comprising experienced educational leaders, who manage Curriculum and Assessment Education and is part of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Directorate, which works in collaboration with all NSW Catholic school agencies across all areas of schooling.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working from the CSNSW office located in Sydney CBD.

Applications close Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

If you are interested in this position or know someone who may be, please share details or click on the link below to view the full position description and information on how to apply.

Senior Manager, Curriculum and Assessment Job in Sydney NSW - SEEK

Scholarships and Awards

Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) Family Partnerships Excellence Awards (Ref: 208/25) 

Recognising NSW/ACT Catholic schools that show exemplary practice in family, school and community partnerships for learning. 

Apply now and tell CCSP about how your school has bridged the gap between home and school, and enhanced student outcomes in faith development, learning and the wellbeing of students.

Your school could be awarded first place and receive $5000 to continue your partnership-focused initiative!

Find out more here: https://www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au/awards

How to apply: 

1. Go to the CCSP website to check your eligibility and download the 2025 Submission Form.
2. Complete the Submission Form by responding to six criteria about your school’s initiative.
3. Complete the online web form and declarations, and upload your Submission Form and supporting files.

Entries close 5pm 17 October 2025.

St Raphael's Catholic School learning support officer becomes the NSW State Finalist - Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards (Ref: 204/25)