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2013

Dec 19, 2013
Minister Awards 2013 HSC First in Course Recipients
Dec 18, 2013
2013 HSC Results Released to 74,000 Students
Dec 16, 2013
Message from the President
Dec 16, 2013
Message from the Chief Executive
Dec 13, 2013
HSC results released Wednesday 18 December
Dec 13, 2013
2013 HSC Results Services
Dec 13, 2013
Last chance to nominate a deserving 2013 HSC student for the Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize
Dec 13, 2013
Learning through Languages Review concluded
Dec 10, 2013
Information on Malek Fahd Islamic School
Dec 09, 2013
Official Notice: Minor update to the Stage 6 Information and Digital Technology Curriculum Framework
Dec 06, 2013
Year 10 Grades available to schools and students
Dec 06, 2013
Book now for DesignTECH student seminars
Dec 06, 2013
Improvements to K-6 website
Dec 02, 2013
Official Notice: Amendments to Stage 6 CCAFL Continuers HSC examination specifications
Nov 29, 2013
Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize closes 20 December
Nov 29, 2013
New Years 7-10 Life Skills Outcomes Worksheets
Nov 29, 2013
Bringing History alive in the classroom
Nov 22, 2013
Gold Award Winners for WriteOn Presentation 14 November 2013
Nov 22, 2013
Official Notice: New Stage 6 Dance Course Prescriptions 2015-2017
Nov 22, 2013
K-12 Languages Education Review Consultation closes 13 December
Nov 22, 2013
Year 10 Grades due on Friday 29 November 2013
Nov 22, 2013
Tourism, Travel and Events Curriculum Framework support materials now available
Nov 22, 2013
Hospitality Curriculum Framework support materials now available
Nov 21, 2013
Official Notice: Minor update to Stage 6 Business Services Curriculum Framework syllabus
Nov 18, 2013
Minister Piccoli visits HSC marking centre
Nov 15, 2013
Outstanding primary school writers win Board of Studies awards
Nov 15, 2013
Preliminary grades, RoSA and 2014 HSC Record of Achievement
Nov 15, 2013
K-12 Languages Education Review Consultation
Nov 15, 2013
Reminder: Implementation of malpractice register for 2014 HSC assessment tasks
Nov 15, 2013
Reminder: 2014 HSC exam assessor applications close Friday 22 November
Nov 14, 2013
Official Notice: Stage 6 Tourism, Travel and Events Curriculum Framework syllabus
Nov 11, 2013
Official Notice: Amendment to the Stage 6 Tourism and Events Curriculum Framework syllabus for 2014
Nov 11, 2013
Official Notice: Stage 6 Drama Course Prescriptions 2015-2017
Nov 08, 2013
Official Notice: Revised Stage 6 Hospitality Curriculum Framework syllabus
Nov 08, 2013
Official Notice: Amendment to the Stage 6 Hospitality Curriculum Framework syllabus for 2014
Nov 08, 2013
October Literacy and Numeracy test results available Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Nov 08, 2013
Year 11 grades available Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Nov 08, 2013
Nominate a deserving HSC student for the Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize
Nov 08, 2013
Latest HSC showcase information
Nov 07, 2013
Information on Malek Fahd Islamic School
Nov 07, 2013
NAPLAN 2014 Tests
Nov 06, 2013
2013 HSC Students - how to access assessment ranks
Nov 04, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Wednesday 6 November 2013
Nov 04, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Tuesday 5 November 2013
Nov 04, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Monday 4 November 2013
Nov 01, 2013
Official Notice: Amendment to the Stage 6 Primary Industries Curriculum Framework syllabus
Nov 01, 2013
Schools Online now open for Year 10 (Stage 5) grades and Life Skills outcomes
Nov 01, 2013
Stage 5 VET Board Endorsed Courses for 2014
Nov 01, 2013
Schools Online open for 2014 HSC student entries
Nov 01, 2013
2013 HSC Assessment Rank order notices
Nov 01, 2013
HSC VET course competencies and work placement hours due
Nov 01, 2013
Positive Relationships Teaching Resource
Nov 01, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Friday 1 November 2013
Oct 31, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Thursday 31 October 2013
Oct 30, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Wednesday 30 October 2013
Oct 29, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Tuesday 29 October 2013
Oct 28, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Monday 28 October 2013
Oct 25, 2013
Official Notice: Minor amendments to examination specifications for Stage 6 English Extension 2
Oct 25, 2013
From the Chief Executive: HSC examinations affected by bushfires
Oct 25, 2013
2014 HSC and RoSA key dates now available
Oct 25, 2013
How to request RoSA credentials for Years 10 and 11 school leavers
Oct 25, 2013
Life Skills Years 7-12: the decision-making process
Oct 25, 2013
Remembrance Day: 11 November
Oct 25, 2013
Expressions of interest closing for KLA and CRICOS documentation reviewers
Oct 25, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Friday 25 October 2013
Oct 20, 2013
Changes to Sydney transport
Oct 20, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Thursday 24 October 2013
Oct 20, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Wednesday 23 October 2013
Oct 20, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Tuesday 22 October 2013
Oct 20, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations - Monday 21 October 2013
Oct 18, 2013
Official Notice: Stage 6 Agriculture Syllabus - minor amendments
Oct 18, 2013
Year 11 grades due Friday, 25 October 2013
Oct 18, 2013
Have your say on the Draft Australian Curriculum: Work Studies Years 9-10
Oct 18, 2013
ABC Splash resources
Oct 18, 2013
New Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus
Oct 18, 2013
Still limited vacancies available for Term 4 workshops
Oct 18, 2013
Japanese delegation - National Council of Prefectural Boards of Education
Oct 17, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations: Friday 18 October 2013
Oct 17, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations: Thursday 17 October 2013
Oct 16, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations: Wednesday 16 October 2013
Oct 14, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations: Tuesday 15 October 2013
Oct 14, 2013
Confirmation of examinations for Tuesday 15 October
Oct 11, 2013
Higher School Certificate Examinations: Monday 14 October 2013
Oct 10, 2013
Official Notice: New Stage 6 Community and Family Studies Life Skills Syllabus
Oct 10, 2013
Official Notice: Amended Stage 6 Community and Family Studies Syllabus
Oct 10, 2013
Official Notice: Update to the Stage 6 Construction Curriculum Framework
Oct 10, 2013
Official Notice: Amendments to the HSC Classical Hebrew Continuers Prescriptions 2014-2016
Oct 10, 2013
Official Notice: Revised Stage 6 Society and Culture Syllabus
Oct 10, 2013
K-12 languages education consultation
Oct 10, 2013
Support for Preliminary course grading
Oct 10, 2013
October Literacy and Numeracy tests - enrolments close on 21 October 2013
Oct 10, 2013
New support materials for Life Skills Years 7-12
Oct 10, 2013
Results Analysis Package (RAP) automatic subscription
Oct 04, 2013
Official Notice: Amendments to the Guidelines for school providers
Oct 04, 2013
Official Notice: Applications for approval of school providers to deliver courses to overseas students - due by 31 March 2014
Oct 04, 2013
Official Notice: Registration applications due by 31 March 2014
Oct 04, 2013
More than 70,000 students commence HSC written exams next week
Oct 04, 2013
Delivery of NAPLAN reports
Oct 04, 2013
K-12 languages education consultation
Oct 04, 2013
Term 4 professional development workshops
Oct 04, 2013
Expressions of interest for KLA review
Oct 04, 2013
Expressions of interest for CRICOS documentation review
Oct 04, 2013
HSC statistics - 2013 HSC Media Guide
Sep 24, 2013
Government to amalgamate Board of Studies and Institute of Teachers
Sep 12, 2013
Official Notice: Schools Online open for submission of Year 11 (HSC Preliminary) grades, Life Skills outcomes and VET competencies
Sep 12, 2013
Official Notice: Minor update to the Stage 6 Financial Services Curriculum Framework
Sep 12, 2013
Official Notice: Minor update to the Stage 6 Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework
Sep 12, 2013
NAPLAN 2013 delayed release of student reports
Sep 12, 2013
October Literacy and Numeracy tests
Sep 12, 2013
TES Australia
Sep 12, 2013
VET Industry Curriculum Framework syllabuses for 2014
Sep 12, 2013
Stage 6 VET Board Endorsed Courses for 2014
Sep 12, 2013
Tickets still available to Visual Arts practical marking development day
Sep 06, 2013
Students Online accounts now available for 2013 Year 10-12 students
Sep 06, 2013
HSC Student Feedback Survey opens
Sep 06, 2013
Additional English Studies work samples
Sep 06, 2013
Student voice: The Student Advisory Program and Student Advisory Group
Sep 06, 2013
Last chance for primary schools to enter WriteOn 2013
Aug 30, 2013
HSC results services - opening dates for 2013 students
Aug 30, 2013
Reminder: HSC assessment marks, HSC VET examination estimates and HSC Life Skills outcomes due 13 September
Aug 30, 2013
Assessment and reporting in the Primary School
Aug 30, 2013
Procedures for schools delivering the HSC program using a vertical model
Aug 30, 2013
New video for Presiding Officers available
Aug 23, 2013
Official Notice: New course option for Stage 6 Studies of Religion Life Skills
Aug 23, 2013
Official Notice: New History Elective Years 7­-10 Life Skills outcomes and content
Aug 23, 2013
One-stop-shop for Stage 5 and Preliminary course grades
Aug 23, 2013
Schools Online open for VET competencies and work placement hours
Aug 23, 2013
New Information and Digital Technology HSC examination materials
Aug 23, 2013
Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework in 2014
Aug 23, 2013
Visual Arts practical marking development day
Aug 16, 2013
Official Notice: Road user distraction - amendments to PDHPE syllabuses
Aug 16, 2013
Official Notice: Updated Retail Services Curriculum Framework performance band descriptions
Aug 16, 2013
Official Notice: Updated Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework performance band descriptions
Aug 16, 2013
2013 Preliminary course grades, Life Skills outcomes and VET competencies
Aug 16, 2013
Determination of non-completion of course requirements
Aug 16, 2013
Reminder: WriteOn 2013
Aug 16, 2013
Reminder: 2014 examination committee applications close on Friday, 23 August
Aug 09, 2013
Official Notice: New Stage 6 Russian Continuers syllabus
Aug 09, 2013
Schools Online open for HSC assessment marks, HSC VET examination estimates and HSC Life Skills outcomes
Aug 09, 2013
Awarding grades in Year 11
Aug 09, 2013
National Health and Physical Education Day - 4 September 2013
Aug 09, 2013
Textiles and Design practical marking development evening
Aug 09, 2013
Chief Examiner applications required for the 2014 HSC examinations
Aug 02, 2013
Subscribe your teaching staff to Board Bulletin
Aug 02, 2013
Schools to check HSC student course entries, photographs and email addresses
Aug 02, 2013
Videoconference: Using the Results Analysis Package (RAP 2) to enhance teaching and learning
Aug 02, 2013
Teaching the new curriculum in primary schools
Aug 02, 2013
New 2012 HSC exam workbooks
Jul 26, 2013
The importance of Official Notices
Jul 26, 2013
HSC practical and performance examinations commence
Jul 26, 2013
Update on Australian curriculum and NSW syllabuses
Jul 26, 2013
New resources to support English and Mathematics K-6
Jul 26, 2013
TESAustralia launched to support resource sharing
Jul 18, 2013
Official Notice: Disability provisions open for 2014 HSC examinations
Jul 18, 2013
Official Notice: NAPLAN 2014 writing task
Jul 18, 2013
WriteOn 2013
Jul 18, 2013
Be better prepared for HSC exams
Jul 18, 2013
Have your say on the draft Australian curriculum: Civics and Citizenship Years 3-10
Jul 18, 2013
The Assessment Resource Centre
Jul 12, 2013
Official Notice: English Stage 6 Prescriptions: Area of Study, Electives and Texts 2015-2020
Jul 12, 2013
Official Notice: Updated Primary Industries Curriculum Framework performance band descriptions
Jul 12, 2013
Term 3 professional development workshops
Jul 12, 2013
Book Week: 17-23 August 2013
Jul 12, 2013
Preparing for the 2013 HSC Drama practical examinations
Jul 12, 2013
Mathematics General 2 specimen examination package
Jul 12, 2013
2013 HSC Heritage Languages interview sheet now available on Schools Online for completion and upload
Jul 12, 2013
Reminder: 2014 Chief Examiner applications close Monday, 22 July
Jun 21, 2013
Interim arrangements for the NSW Institute of Teachers
Jun 21, 2013
Official Notice: Ratios in the Business Studies HSC examination
Jun 21, 2013
Official Notice: Restoring eligibility for the Record of School Achievement
Jun 21, 2013
Official Notice: Register of Malpractice in HSC Assessment Tasks
Jun 21, 2013
2014 HSC examination development applications
Jun 21, 2013
Enviroweek: 25 - 31 August 2013
Jun 21, 2013
Term 3 professional development
Jun 14, 2013
Official Notice: Personalised examination material for HSC Modern History
Jun 14, 2013
Official Notice: Assessment and examination materials for Stage 6 Heritage Languages
Jun 14, 2013
The Sydney Morning Herald HSC Study Guide 2013
Jun 14, 2013
Literacy and numeracy test results
Jun 14, 2013
Consultation on the VET Hospitality, Automotive, and Tourism and Events syllabuses
Jun 14, 2013
2013 HSC Dance and Music practical exams information now available on Schools Online
Jun 14, 2013
Instructions on electronically submitting and certifying Society and Culture PIPs now available
Jun 14, 2013
Primary HSIE resources
Jun 07, 2013
Grading for RoSA - Getting it Right video support package
Jun 07, 2013
History resources for K-6 teachers
Jun 07, 2013
Consultation on Community and Family Studies syllabuses closing
Jun 07, 2013
Last chance to see DesignTECH
Jun 07, 2013
Visit the Texstyle exhibition at Darling Harbour
Jun 07, 2013
Save the date: 2013 Textiles and Design, and Visual Arts practical marking development sessions
May 31, 2013
2013 HSC Electives Survey open in Schools Online
May 31, 2013
Have your say on the draft Australian curriculum: Years 5-10 Economics and Business
May 31, 2013
Reminder: Personalised examination materials in a number of 2013 HSC examinations
May 31, 2013
Reminder: Complete the Board Bulletin readership survey
May 24, 2013
Official Notice: Extension of Stage 6 English Studies pilot study
May 24, 2013
Visit the Board at the HSC expos in Sydney
May 24, 2013
Term 2 videoconference: New NSW syllabuses and students with special education needs
May 24, 2013
HSC Advisory Bulletin 2013 released
May 24, 2013
HSC language oral examination scheduling
May 24, 2013
Certification of HSC projects, submitted works and performances
May 24, 2013
Support materials for programming
May 17, 2013
Complete the Board Bulletin readership survey
May 17, 2013
Parents' Guides to the new NSW syllabuses incorporating Australian curriculum
May 17, 2013
Consultation on Stage 6 Community and Family Studies revisions
May 17, 2013
Draft Stage 6 Community and Family Studies Life Skills Syllabus consultation
May 17, 2013
Publication of 2012 HSC Illness/Misadventure appeals information
May 17, 2013
Reminder: Professional development opportunities
May 10, 2013
Official Notice: Personalised examination materials in a number of HSC examinations
May 10, 2013
NAPLAN test week and test security
May 10, 2013
Preparing for the Higher School Certificate examinations
May 10, 2013
May literacy and numeracy tests - enrolments closing soon
May 10, 2013
Support for students with special education needs for the new K-10 syllabuses
May 10, 2013
Society and Culture Stage 6 draft syllabus and consultation survey
May 06, 2013
2013 HSC written examination timetable now available
May 03, 2013
Official Notice: RoSAs for 2013 Year 11 school leavers
May 03, 2013
Official Notice: Amendments to School Registration manuals
May 03, 2013
Program Builder for primary teachers
May 03, 2013
Further Mathematics General Syllabus support materials
May 03, 2013
Grading for RoSA - getting it right video
May 03, 2013
Applications for new Board Endorsed VET courses for 2014
Apr 29, 2013
2013 HSC examination timetable now available for students and schools
Apr 26, 2013
Official Notice: May literacy and numeracy tests for Year 10 and 11 school leavers
Apr 26, 2013
Official Notice: Delivery of NAPLAN test materials
Apr 26, 2013
Term 2 professional development workshops
Apr 26, 2013
New support materials for students with special education needs
Apr 26, 2013
2013 Drama Group Performances information
Apr 26, 2013
English Stage 6 Prescriptions 2015-2020: Advice to teachers
Apr 08, 2013
Minister launches Program Builder for the new NSW K-10 syllabuses
Apr 08, 2013
2013 Year 12 students invited to activate their Students Online account
Apr 05, 2013
Official Notice: NAPLAN disability adjustments
Apr 05, 2013
Official Notice: Retaining student work samples for Stage 5 and Stage 6 Preliminary courses
Apr 05, 2013
Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) website update - RoSA - Stage 6 Preliminary courses
Apr 05, 2013
Dictionary of Classroom Strategies
Apr 05, 2013
Stage 6 VET Board Endorsed Courses for 2013
Apr 05, 2013
Reminder: VET Hospitality, Automotive, and Tourism and Events consultation closes Friday, 12 April
Mar 28, 2013
Official Notice: 2012 annual reports from non-government schools
Mar 28, 2013
Premier's Teachers Scholarships
Mar 28, 2013
Disability provisions for the 2013 HSC examinations
Mar 28, 2013
Student Options for HSC courses with practical examinations
Mar 28, 2013
K-6 positive relationships kit including cyber bullying
Mar 28, 2013
Recording extracurricular achievements - 2013 pilot project
Mar 28, 2013
Reminder: School Developed Board Endorsed Course applications due Friday, 12 April
Mar 22, 2013
Official Notice: Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) website - update
Mar 22, 2013
Official Notice: Amendments to the Guidelines for School Providers
Mar 22, 2013
Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize 2012 recipients
Mar 22, 2013
NAPLAN PAR website
Mar 22, 2013
Supporting Primary Schools with the implementation of the new NSW English syllabus
Mar 22, 2013
VET Hospitality, Automotive, and Tourism and Events scoping papers and online surveys
Mar 22, 2013
Reminder: Register now for consultation on the draft Australian curriculum for Technologies
Mar 22, 2013
Closing date for principals to finalise 2013 HSC marking applications
Mar 22, 2013
Closing date for schools nominating a Presiding Officer
Mar 14, 2013
Official Notice: Reporting Life Skills outcomes for Year 11 students
Mar 14, 2013
Official Notice: Submission of Society and Culture Personal Interest Projects (PIPs)
Mar 14, 2013
NAPLAN special print materials
Mar 14, 2013
Register online for VET Automotive, Hospitality, and Tourism and Events consultations
Mar 14, 2013
Have your say on the draft Australian curriculum: Technologies
Mar 14, 2013
EOI: Work sample collection project to support grading for Stage 6 Preliminary courses
Mar 14, 2013
Supervisor of Marking vacancy for English Extension 1 (2014)
Mar 08, 2013
Welcome primary schools
Mar 08, 2013
NAPLAN important dates
Mar 08, 2013
Now available: The best of The Sydney Morning Herald Youngest Writer: WriteOn 2012
Mar 08, 2013
Reminder: Student entries for Years 10, 11 and 12 due Friday, 15 March
Mar 08, 2013
Have your say on the draft Australian curriculum: Technologies Foundation (K) to Year 10
Mar 08, 2013
Schedule of documentation for the 2013 HSC practical and performance examinations
Mar 01, 2013
Official Notice: Clarification of Naming Organic Compounds in the Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus
Mar 01, 2013
2013 HSC and RoSA timetable of actions for schools - now available
Mar 01, 2013
HSC languages oral examinations timetable
Mar 01, 2013
NAPLAN - religious and cultural events
Mar 01, 2013
Have your say on the Australian curriculum: Work Studies Years 9-10 Draft Shape Paper
Mar 01, 2013
2013 HSC marking applications open Tuesday 5 March
Mar 01, 2013
VALE Jay McPherson
Feb 22, 2013
Schedule for HSC practical and performance examinations
Feb 22, 2013
RoSAs for 2013 Year 11 school leavers
Feb 22, 2013
Register now to participate in the 'up2now' pilot
Feb 22, 2013
VET Industry Curriculum Framework status for 2013
Feb 22, 2013
Mathematics General Syllabus - Frequently Asked Questions
Feb 22, 2013
HSC Supervisor of Marking vacancies for 2013 and 2014
Feb 20, 2013
Official Notice: Updated Stage 6 Business Services Curriculum Framework syllabus
Feb 15, 2013
Official Notice: Schools Online open for 2013 student entries
Feb 15, 2013
Official Notice: School Developed Board Endorsed Course (SDBEC) applications for 2014 delivery
Feb 15, 2013
Official Notice: Management of anaphylaxis in schools - amendments to syllabuses
Feb 15, 2013
Official Notice: Provision for work placement simulation in the Stage 6 Financial Services Curriculum Framework
Feb 15, 2013
Term 1 videoconference information sessions
Feb 15, 2013
HSC Design and Technology students - making life easier
Feb 15, 2013
Top 2012 HSC music students perform at ENCORE
Feb 15, 2013
Register now for consultation on the draft Australian curriculum: Health and Physical Education (HPE)
Feb 11, 2013
Official Notice: Specimen examination materials for Stage 6 Engineering Studies
Feb 11, 2013
Important dates for principals and teachers of Year 11 students
Feb 11, 2013
Reminder about new Mathematics General Syllabus implementation
Feb 11, 2013
2012 HSC examination papers now online
Feb 11, 2013
Stage 6 Community and Family Studies revisions and Life Skills Syllabus
Feb 04, 2013
Official Notice: Registration applications due by 31 March 2013
Feb 04, 2013
Official Notice: Applications for approval of school providers to deliver courses to overseas students - due by 31 March 2013
Feb 04, 2013
Official Notice: Updated Stage 6 Human Services Curriculum Framework syllabus
Feb 04, 2013
Official Notice: Updated Stage 6 Automotive Curriculum Framework syllabus
Feb 04, 2013
Term 1 professional development workshops
Feb 04, 2013
NAPLAN
Feb 04, 2013
Have your say on the draft Australian curriculum: Health and Physical Education
Feb 04, 2013
EOIs sought for Stage 6 Preliminary work sample collection project
Feb 04, 2013
Enhanced HSC Results Analysis Package available
Jan 29, 2013
Welcome from the President
Jan 29, 2013
Official Notice: Revised Stage 6 Electrotechnology Curriculum Framework syllabus
Jan 29, 2013
Reminder about new syllabus implementation
Jan 29, 2013
Now available: Suggested texts for the English K-10 Syllabus
Jan 29, 2013
Don't miss our HSC showcases
Jan 29, 2013
Chinese delegation - Guangzhou