BOSTES News http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:30:42 +0000 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:30:42 +0000 FarCry Blog http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss News now published on the NESA website http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2017/2/22/news-now-published-on-the-nesa-website <p>The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) replaced the Board of Studies, Teaching and Education Standards (BOSTES) on 1 January 2017.</p> <p><a href="http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/news/all-news">News from NESA</a>, including <a href="http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/news/official-notices">Official Notices</a>, is now published on the new NESA website: <a href="http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home/">educationstandards.nsw.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>NESA has an increased focus on:</p> <ul> <li>developing evidence-based policy to improve student achievement and support teachers</li> <li>risk-based monitoring of Teacher Accreditation Authorities and schools.</li> </ul> <p>NESA continues to set and monitor quality teaching, learning, assessment and school standards. This includes responsibility, across NSW public, Catholic and independent schools, for:</p> <ul> <li>Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum</li> <li>accreditation of teachers and teaching degrees</li> <li>the internationally recognised HSC</li> <li>school registration and home schooling.</li> </ul> <p>Read:</p> <ul> <li>       <a href="http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/news/all-news">the latest news and official notices</a></li> <li>       <a href="http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/who-we-are/our-story">the NESA story</a> and what has changed and what hasn’t</li> <li>       about the <a href="http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/who-we-are/board-members">Board members</a></li> <li>       <a href="http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/who-we-are/jobs">current job vacancies</a>.</li> </ul> News from NESA, including Official Notices, is now published on the new NESA website: educationstandards.nsw.edu.au. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 02:17:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2017/2/22/news-now-published-on-the-nesa-website 2017 amendments to TAA Guidelines http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/23/2017-amendments-to-taa-guidelines <p><strong>BOSTES 50/16</strong></p> <p><strong>Who needs to read this notice:<br /> </strong>Principals and proprietors of non-government schools<br /> Representatives of systems of non-government schools<br />Providers and Directors of early childhood education centres (‘ECECs’)<br />Authorised delegates of TAAs for non-government schools and ECECs</p> <p><strong>Effective from 1 January 2017</strong></p> <p>The Minister for Education has approved amendments to the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/taa-regulation/guidelines-teacher-accreditation-authorities.html"><em>Guidelines for the Regulation of Teacher Accreditation Authorities for Non-government Schools and Early Childhood Education Centres</em></a> (‘the TAA Guidelines’).</p> <p>The amendments follow the passing of legislation to establish the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), including changes to the legislation underpinning teacher accreditation authority (‘TAA’) approval.</p> <p>The amendments relate to:</p> <ul> <li>changes regarding the suspension and revocation of teacher accreditation:<br /> - providing that NESA is the only body authorised to decide to suspend or revoke the accreditation of a teacher<br /> - requiring TAAs to notify NESA when grounds exist for suspending or revoking a teacher’s accreditation (sections 2, 4 and 5 of the TAA Guidelines)</li> <li>changing references from ‘the BOSTES’ to ‘the Authority’ and other minor edits and clarification (various sections of the TAA Guidelines).</li> </ul> <p>The TAA Guidelines are amended on a transitional basis to encompass the period on and from <strong>1 January 2017</strong> until the NESA Board meets in 2017 and either confirms the amendments or requires changes to be made.</p> <p>The TAA Guidelines constitute the rules of the BOSTES which, under legislated savings and transitional arrangements, continue to apply when NESA commences on <strong>1 January 2017</strong>.</p> <p>The amended <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/taa-regulation/pdf_doc/guidelines-teacher-accreditation-authorities.pdf">TAA Guidelines</a><a href="#_msocom_1" name="_msoanchor_1"></a> are available to download from the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/taa-regulation/guidelines-teacher-accreditation-authorities.html">Guidelines for the Regulation of Teacher Accreditation Authorities for Non-government Schools and Early Childhood Education Centres</a> webpage.</p> <p>Please note that the web version of the TAA Guidelines is the most up-to-date version at any time.</p> <p>The following documents are also available to download:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/taa-regulation/pdf_doc/guidelines-teacher-accreditation-authorities-track-changes.pdf">Tracked changes of the amended TAA Guidelines</a><a href="#_msocom_2" name="_msoanchor_2"></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/taa-regulation/guidelines-teacher-accreditation-authorities.html">Proforma for Document Audit for Teacher Accreditation Authorities</a><a href="#_msocom_3" name="_msoanchor_3"></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /> </strong>Caraline Cloke<br /> Senior Board Inspector, School Registration and Accreditation Standards<br /> <a href="mailto:caraline.cloke@bostes.nsw.edu.au">caraline.cloke@bostes.nsw.edu.au<br /> </a>(02) 9367 8170</p> The Minister for Education has approved amendments to the Guidelines for the Regulation of Teacher Accreditation Authorities for Non-government Schools and Early Childhood Education Centres. Board Bulletin Homepage Official Notices School Registration Thu, 22 Dec 2016 22:10:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/23/2017-amendments-to-taa-guidelines NEW EDUCATION STANDARDS AUTHORITY FOR NSW http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/20/new-education-standards-authority-for-nsw <p>A new education authority, to commence in January 2017, will focus on supporting quality teaching and learning to improve results for every student in every NSW classroom. <br /> <br />The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) will build upon the work of the Board of Studies, Teaching and Education Standards (BOSTES).<br /> <br />NESA will take over responsibility for setting the state’s K-12 curriculum; accreditation of teachers, registration of schools and home schooling; delivering the internationally regarded Higher School Certificate (HSC); and approving tertiary teaching degrees, including minimum entry standards and a pre-graduate literacy and numeracy test. <br /> <br />Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli said NESA will have an increased focus on developing evidence-based policy to improve student achievement and driving quality teaching.<br /> <br />“NESA’s renewed focus on streamlining processes and cutting red tape for schools will ensure increasing efforts are redirected to support quality teaching and learning in our classrooms,” Mr Piccoli said. <br /> <br />Mr Piccoli announced the appointment of David de Carvalho as Chief Executive Officer of NESA and the members of the inaugural NESA board. The Board has been cut from 23 to 14 members and will be chaired by Tom Alegounarias, the current President of BOSTES.<br /> <br />“Mr de Carvalho brings extensive experience in leading major reforms at both national and state levels and a deep personal passion for and understanding of education. I am pleased he will be supported by an outstanding board which will take a more strategic role leading education reform in NSW,” Mr Piccoli said.<br /> <br />Starting his career as a secondary teacher, Mr de Carvalho has been on several education and research boards. He has also led the National Catholic Education Commission, was Head of the Higher Education Division in the Federal Education Department and is currently a Deputy Secretary at the NSW Department of Family and Community Services. <br /> <br />"I am looking forward enormously to the challenges and opportunities of this new role, because nothing is more important for a child's life chances than the knowledge and skills a quality education can deliver,” Mr de Carvalho said.<br /><br />NSW Education Standards Authority board members<br />· Mr Tom Alegounarias, Current President, Board of Studies, Teaching and Education Standards (BOSTES)<br />· Professor Paul Chandler, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Wollongong<br />· Dr Brian Croke, Executive Director, Catholic Education Commission NSW<br />· Mr David de Carvalho, Chief Executive Officer, NSW Education Standards Authority<br />· Professor Susan Dockett, Professor of Early Childhood Education, Charles Sturt University<br />· Mr Denis Fitzgerald, Vice President, NSW Teachers Federation <br />· Ms Katherine Grace, General Counsel, Company Secretary, Stockland Group<br />· Ms Robyn McKerihan PSM, Former Executive Director, NSW Department of Education<br />· Ms Iris Nastasi, Principal, Clancy College<br />· Dr Geoff Newcombe, Chief Executive, Association of Independent Schools of NSW <br />· Mr Mark Northam, Assistant Secretary, Independent Education Union<br />· Mr Craig Petersen, College Principal, Denison College of Secondary Education<br />· Mr Mark Scott AO, Secretary, NSW Department of Education<br />· Ms Carol Taylor, Former Chief Executive, BOSTES</p> A new education authority, to commence in January 2017, will focus on supporting quality teaching and learning to improve results for every student in every NSW classroom. Homepage Media releases Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:43:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/20/new-education-standards-authority-for-nsw 2017 amendments to non-government school registration manuals http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/19/2017-amendments-to-non-government-school-registration-manuals <p><strong>BOSTES 49/16 </strong></p> <p><strong>Who needs to read this notice:<br /></strong>Principals and proprietors of non-government schools<br /> Representatives of systems of non-government schools</p> <p><strong>Effective from 1 January 2017</strong></p> <p>The Minister for Education has approved amendments to the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/rego/reg-accred-individ-non-gov-manual.html"><em>Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual </em></a><a href="#_msocom_1" name="_msoanchor_1"></a>and the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/rego/reg-sys-member-non-gov-manual.html"><em>Registration Systems and Member Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual</em></a><a href="#_msocom_2" name="_msoanchor_2"></a><em> ('</em>the Manuals’).</p> <p>The amendments follow the passing of legislation to establish the NSW Education Standards Authority (‘the Authority’), including changes to the legislation underpinning school registration.</p> <p> The amendments relate to:</p> <ul> <li>replacing the good character requirement with a fit and proper person requirement (section 3.9.1 of the individual schools manual / 5.9.1 of the systemic schools manual)</li> <li>a new financial viability requirement (section 3.9.4 of the individual schools manual / 5.9.4 of the systemic schools manual)</li> <li>a greater focus on the quality of teaching and student learning (section 3 of the individual schools manual / 5 of the systemic schools manual)</li> <li>the risk based approach of the Authority (section 2.4.2 of the individual schools manual / section 2.3.6 of the systemic schools manual)</li> <li>changing references from 'the BOSTES' to 'the Authority' and other minor edits (various sections of the Manuals).</li> </ul> <p>The Manuals are amended on a transitional basis to cover the period <strong>1 January 2017</strong> until the Board of the Authority meets in 2017 and either confirms the amendments or requires changes.</p> <p>Schools with a registration period expiring at the end of 2017 have been notified of these changes and the renewal process to be implemented in 2017.</p> <p>Further information about the changes will be published early in 2017, particularly in relation to certification of financial viability.</p> <p>The Manuals constitute the rules of BOSTES which, under legislated savings and transitional arrangements, continue to apply when the Authority commences on 1 January 2017.</p> <p>The amended Manuals are available to download from the <a href="http://rego.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/"><em>Registration and Accreditation of Non-government Schools (RANGS) website</em></a><a href="#_msocom_3" name="_msoanchor_3">.</a></p> <p>Please note that the web versions of the Manuals are the most up-to-date Manuals at any time.</p> <p>Tracked changes of the amended Manuals are<a name="_msoanchor_4"></a>available in the <a href="http://rego.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/reference-documents">‘Reference Documents section’</a><a href="#_msocom_4" name="_msoanchor_4"></a> of the RANGS website.</p> <p>The following support materials are also available:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://rego.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/">Proformas for Document Audits for Individual Schools</a><a href="#_msocom_5" name="_msoanchor_5"></a></li> <li><a href="http://rego.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/">Proformas for Document Audits for System Member Schools.</a><a href="#_msocom_6" name="_msoanchor_6"></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /> </strong>Anita Yates<br /> Senior Board Inspector, School Registration and Accreditation Standards<br /> <a href="mailto:anita.yates@bostes.nsw.edu.au">anita.yates@bostes.nsw.edu.au<br /> </a>(02) 9367 8214</p> The Minister for Education has approved amendments to the Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual and the Registration Systems and Member Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual ('the Manuals’). Board Bulletin Homepage Official Notices School Registration Mon, 19 Dec 2016 01:25:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/19/2017-amendments-to-non-government-school-registration-manuals 2017 amendments to the 'Registration Process for NSW Government Schooling System Manual' http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/19/2017-amendments-to-the-registration-process-for-nsw-government-schooling-system-manual <p><strong>BOSTES 48/16</strong></p> <p><strong>Who needs to read this notice:<br /></strong>Principals<br />Directors, Public Schools NSW<br />Relevant Directorates within the Department of Education</p> <p><strong>Effective from 1 January 2017</strong></p> <p>The Minister for Education has approved amendments to the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/rego/pdf_doc/government-schooling-system-manual.pdf"><em>Registration Process for the NSW Government Schooling System Manual</em></a><a href="#_msocom_1" name="_msoanchor_1"></a> (‘the Manual’).</p> <p>The amendments follow the passing of legislation to establish the NSW Education Standards Authority (‘the Authority’), including changes to the legislation underpinning school registration.</p> <p>The Manual is amended on a transitional basis to encompass the period on and from 1 January 2017 until the Board of the Authority meets in 2017 and either confirms the amendments or requires changes to be made.</p> <p>The amendments relate to:</p> <ul> <li>replacing the good character requirement with a fit and proper person requirement (section 4.10 of the Manual)</li> <li>a greater focus on the quality of teaching and student learning (section 4 of the Manual)</li> <li>the risk based approach of the Authority with a focus on the determinants of student learning (section 3.1 of the Manual)</li> <li>changing references to ‘the BOSTES’ to ‘the Authority’ and other minor edits (various sections of the Manual).</li> </ul> <p>The Manual constitutes the rules of the BOSTES which, under legislated savings and transitional arrangements, continue to apply when the Authority commences on 1 January 2017.</p> <p>The amended Manual can be downloaded from the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/rego/registration-process-government-schooling.html"><em>Registration process for the government schooling system</em></a><a href="#_msocom_2" name="_msoanchor_2"></a> section of the BOSTES website.</p> <p>Please note that the web version of the Manual is the most up-to-date Manual at any time.</p> <p>A tracked changes copy of the amended Manual is available from the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/rego/registration-process-government-schooling.html"><em>Registration process for the government schooling system</em></a><a href="#_msocom_3" name="_msoanchor_3"></a> section of the BOSTES website.</p> <p><strong>For government schools, further information about the Department’s system processes:</strong><strong><br /></strong>Bruce Inwood<br />Director, High Performance<br />Leadership and High Performance Directorate<br />NSW Department of Education<br /><a href="mailto:bruce.Inwood@det.nsw.edu.au">bruce.inwood@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br />(02) 9266 8625</p> <p><strong>General enquiries about the process of the Authority:<br /></strong>Stan Browne<br />Senior Board Inspector, School Registration and Accreditation Standards<br /><a href="mailto:stan.browne@bostes.nsw.edu.au">stan.browne@bostes.nsw.edu.au</a><br />(02) 9367 8156</p> The Minister for Education has approved amendments to the Registration Process for the NSW Government Schooling System Manual (‘the Manual’) following the passing of legislation establishing the NSW Education Standards Authority. Board Bulletin Homepage Official Notices School Registration Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:31:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/19/2017-amendments-to-the-registration-process-for-nsw-government-schooling-system-manual Inspection of schools selected randomly in 2017 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/19/inspection-of-schools-selected-randomly-in-2017 <p><strong>BOSTES 51/16 <br /></strong></p> <p><strong>Who needs to read this notice:<br /></strong>Principals<br />Directors, Public Schools NSW<br />Relevant Directorates within the Department of Education<br />Non-government school registration systems</p> <p><strong>Effective from 1 January 2017</strong></p> <p>The NSW Education Standards Authority (‘the Authority’) is strengthening its risk-based approach to regulation by expanding its program for the inspection of schools selected randomly. The expanded program will include government schools for the first time and continue to select individual and systemic non-government schools.</p> <p>The expanded ‘random inspection’ program is consistent with the recommendations of the recent BOSTES Review and legislative changes providing for the Authority to monitor the compliance of government schools in addition to advising the Minister on the compliance of government schools with similar requirements to those that apply to non-government schools.</p> <p>The inspection of schools selected randomly will:</p> <ul> <li>consider school compliance with a subset of the registration requirements rather than the full set of requirements; and</li> <li>occur with limited notice having regard to the assessment of risk associated with the registration requirement(s) being monitored; and</li> <li>check whether the school continues to comply with the registration requirements.</li> </ul> <p>For the inspections, schools will be asked to provide a sample of the materials identified in the <em>Evidence of Compliance</em> sections from the relevant registration manual:</p> <ul> <li>government schools –<a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/rego/registration-process-government-schooling.html"><em> Registration Process for the NSW Government Schooling System Manua</em><em>l</em></a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>individual non-government schools – <a href="http://rego.bostes.nsw.edu.au/"><em>Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual</em></a><a href="#_msocom_2" name="_msoanchor_2"></a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>systemic non-government schools –<a href="http://rego.bostes.nsw.edu.au/"><em> Registration Systems and Member Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual</em></a><a href="#_msocom_3" name="_msoanchor_3"></a>.</li> </ul> <p>For government schools and systemic non-government schools the ‘random inspection’ program has regard to the context in which these schools operate as members of a system and the associated responsibilities of the system in managing the compliance of their schools.</p> <p>An overview of the ‘random inspection’ process follows. Further details will be published in early 2017.</p> <p><strong>Selection</strong></p> <p>Schools will be selected randomly to form a sample that is proportionate to the number of schools in each schooling sector.</p> <p>In 2017, it is planned to select 18 government schools, four individual non-government schools and four systemic non-government schools.</p> <p>Schools that are already part of the Authority’s inspection program, for example, schools seeking renewal of registration in 2017, will be excluded from the selection process in 2017.</p> <p><strong>Notice</strong></p> <p>The selected schools will be contacted by a Board Inspector no less than four days in advance of the inspection.</p> <p>An inspection with less notice may take place should the Authority have concerns in regard to the compliance of a school with registration requirements, having regard to the assessment of risk associated with those requirements.</p> <p>The contact will be by phone call to the school’s Principal (or equivalent) followed by written notice identifying the inspection date and confirming the subset of requirements to be assessed.</p> <p>For government schools and systemic non-government schools, the nominated system representative will be notified prior to phone contact with the school’s Principal (or equivalent).</p> <p>In 2017, the implementation of the ‘random inspection’ program will commence in Term 2 and be conducted throughout the year.</p> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <p>The inspection will focus on the school’s compliance with a subset of the requirements as described in the relevant registration manual.</p> <p>The subset of requirements will relate to either Strand A or Strand B:</p> <p><em>Strand A – Annual priorities in 2017 </em></p> <p>In 2017, the annual priorities for the inspection of schools selected randomly are the requirements for:</p> <ul> <li>safe and supportive environment – child protection; and/or</li> <li>safe and supportive environment – student welfare, with particular regard to anti-bullying and/or managing complaints and grievances.</li> </ul> <p>Strand A inspections will consider school compliance in relation to aspects of these requirements to be specified in the written notice to the school.</p> <p><em>Strand B – Quality of teaching and student learning</em></p> <p>From 2017, the Authority will have regard to the quality of teaching and student learning in deciding whether the requirements for registration are being met. Evidence to demonstrate the quality of teaching and student learning is described in the amended registration manuals to take effect from 1 January 2017<a href="#_msocom_4" name="_msoanchor_4"></a>.</p> <p>Strand B inspections will consider school compliance in relation to:</p> <ul> <li>records to demonstrate the standard of teaching, monitoring the standard of teaching and implementing strategies to improve the standard of teaching; and/or</li> <li>records of assessing student learning and implementing strategies to improve student learning; and/or</li> <li>curriculum documentation and samples of student work in one or two key learning areas in one or two stages of schooling.</li> </ul> <p>The particular set of requirements to be monitored will be specified in the written notice to the school.</p> <p><strong>Focus</strong></p> <p>While the focus of the ‘random inspection’ process is a subset of the requirements, a Board Inspector may request additional evidence in relation to a broader range of registration requirements should compliance concerns be identified.</p> <p>Where a ‘random inspection’ identifies compliance concerns, the school and/or system, if relevant, will be required to provide the Authority with evidence of addressing the concerns and the school may be subject to further inspection.</p> <p><strong>Report</strong></p> <p>A Board Inspector will prepare a report identifying the findings of the ‘random inspection’ in relation to the school’s compliance. The school and system, if relevant, will be provided with a copy of the report prior to it being considered by the Authority’s School Registration Committee.</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Stan Browne<br />Senior Board Inspector, School Registration and Accreditation Directorate<br /><a href="mailto:stan.browne@bostes.nsw.edu.au">stan.browne@bostes.nsw.edu.au</a><br />(02) 9367 8156</p> <p> </p> The NSW Education Standards Authority is strengthening its risk-based approach to regulation by expanding its program for the inspection of schools selected randomly and will include government schools for the first time. Board Bulletin Homepage Official Notices School Registration Sun, 18 Dec 2016 23:31:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/19/inspection-of-schools-selected-randomly-in-2017 THE WAIT IS OVER FOR HSC STUDENTS http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/15/the-wait-is-over-for-hsc-students <p>The wait is over for around 77,000 students, who receive their HSC results today.</p> <p>In the 50<sup>th</sup> year of the HSC a record number of students achieved the highest possible results.</p> <p>Key facts:</p> <ul> <li>A record 1378 students scored a top band result in 10 or more HSC units and are on the BOSTES All Rounders merit list, and overall there were a record 37,781 top bands awarded.</li> <li>A record 55,961 students are eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) and for university entry.</li> <li>1619 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the highest ever number, achieve their HSC, with 825 eligible for an ATAR.</li> <li>Around 11% of this year’s HSC results are in the top performance band and more than 69% are in the top three bands.</li> <li>The distribution of results across performance bands has remained consistent over the past 6 years.</li> </ul> <p>BOSTES President Tom Alegounarias said, “The 2016 results represent the dedication and hard work of a record number of students achieving outstanding results.</p> <p>“Becoming an All-Rounder shows a breadth of ability and consistency of effort that deserves special recognition. It is a truly outstanding feat to have excelled across so many courses.</p> <p>“I congratulate all 2016 students who received their results today. Getting your HSC is a real achievement that is recognised around the world. They should all feel proud.</p> <p>“I wish them all the very best in their future endeavours – work, university, TAFE or a gap year.”</p> <p>““For students who didn’t get the results they hoped for, there are plenty of other options available. You may have to be flexible, but make sure you get advice about all the opportunities open to you,” he said.</p> <p>“The HSC’s enduring popularity and the consistency in results year on year underpin its world-class reputation for rigorous academic standards,” Mr Alegounarias said.</p> <p>Yesterday,the Education Minister Adrian Piccoli awarded 124 students who achieved first place in a HSC course with a certificate at the First in Course ceremony. A list of recipients is available on the BOSTES website.<br /><br /> Three additional merit lists recognising outstanding HSC achievement will be published on the BOSTES website at 12 noon today.</p> <p>HSC results are sent to students via SMS and email from the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) from 6am Thursday 15 December.</p> <p>Eligible students can download their certificate and other HSC credentials from 21 December with their HSC certificate arriving by post from 20 January 2017.</p> <p>ATAR results will be released tomorrow by the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).</p> <p>Students with questions about their results can call the HSC Inquiry Centre on 1300 138 323.</p> <p><strong>MEDIA CONTACT: MICHAEL CHARLTON 0477 362 546</strong></p> The wait is over for around 77,000 students, who receive their HSC results today. 11-12 Homepage HSC HSC Results Media releases Parent Student Teacher Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:39:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/15/the-wait-is-over-for-hsc-students Minister recognises state’s top students http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/14/minister-recognises-state-s-top-students <p>Tomorrow over 77,000 NSW students will receive their HSC results, and today a handful of students have been able to celebrate early with the news they have topped the state in one or more courses.</p> <p>Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli presented 129 certificates to 124 students from 74 NSW schools at today’s First in Course Awards ceremony.</p> <p><img src="/images/dmImage/StandardImage/first%2Din%2Dcourse%2Dgroup1.jpg" border="0" alt="first-in-course-group1" width="500" height="334" /></p> <p>Mr Piccoli said students who come first in an HSC course have achieved at the highest level in a world-class credential.</p> <p>“This is a very proud day for all the students who have achieved a First in Course result, as well as for their families and their teachers,” Mr Piccoli said.</p> <p>“Whether a student tops the State or not, undertaking the HSC gives young people skills and experience that will serve them well in their lives beyond school.”</p> <p>Assistant Minister for Education Leslie Williams recognised the Aboriginal Studies First in Course saying that it was pleasing to see such strong interest in the course across the State</p> <p>“I wish all our 2016 HSC students every success in building on your outstanding achievements and urge you to make the most of your hard work, whether you choose to go to university, vocational education or into the workforce,” Ms Williams said</p> <p>In 2016:</p> <ul> <li>equal first place was awarded in nine courses</li> <li>including six students sharing equal first in the 2 unit Mathematics course</li> <li>five students received a First in Course award for two courses.</li> </ul> <p>The Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) will issue HSC results to students from 6.00am tomorrow (Thursday) via SMS.</p> <p>The HSC Inquiry Centre will be available on 1300 138 323 from 9.00am tomorrow to answer students’ questions about their results.</p> <p>From Wednesday 21 December 2016 eligible students can download their HSC results, with their HSC testamur to arrive by post from 20 January 2017. </p> <p><a href="/download.cfm?downloadfile=6AB4EB90-C18D-11E6-830D0242AC110010&amp;typename=dmFile&amp;fieldname=filename">2016 HSC First in Course – Fact sheet</a></p> Tomorrow over 77,000 NSW students will receive their HSC results, and today a handful of students have been able to celebrate early with the news they have topped the state in one or more courses. HSC Results Media releases Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:00:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/14/minister-recognises-state-s-top-students Stage 6 Latin Extension – minor amendments to exam specifications http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/8/stage-6-latin-extension-minor-amendments-to-exam-specifications <p><strong>BOSTES 50/16 </strong></p> <p><strong>Who needs to read this notice:<br /></strong>Principals<br />Curriculum co-ordinators<br />HSC co-ordinators<br />Head Teachers Languages<br />Latin Teachers</p> <p><strong>Effective immediately</strong></p> <p>The following amendments have been made to the examination specifications for Stage 6 Latin Extension to accommodate both prose and verse text prescriptions:</p> <ul> <li>Section I: Prescribed Text - the first dot point and now reads ‘approximately 20 lines of verse or approximately 120 words of prose’. (It previously read ‘approximately 20 lines’)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Section II: Non-prescribed Text - the first dot point now reads ‘approximately 10 lines of verse or approximately 60 words of prose’. (It previously read ‘approximately 10 lines’). In the same section, the first part of the third dot point now reads ‘approximately 5 lines of verse or approximately 30 words of prose’. (It previously read ‘approximately 5 lines of the prescribed genre’).</li> </ul> <p>The revised specifications can be found in <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/pdf_doc/latin-extension-assessment-reporting-2017.pdf"><em>Assessment and reporting in Latin Extension Stage 6</em></a> available to download from the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/textiles-design.html">HSC syllabus page</a> of the BOSTES website.</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Lyn Sully<br />Senior Project Office, Languages<br /><a href="mailto:lyn.sully@bostes.nsw.edu.au">lyn.sully@bostes.nsw.edu.au</a><br />02 9367 8312</p> Amendments have been made to the examination specifications for Stage 6 Latin Extension to accommodate both prose and verse text prescriptions: 11-12 Board Bulletin Examinations Homepage HSC Languages Official Notices Teacher Thu, 08 Dec 2016 02:38:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/8/stage-6-latin-extension-minor-amendments-to-exam-specifications RoSAs for 2016 school leavers http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/8/rosas-for-2016-school-leavers <p>Schools are reminded to inform BOSTES of Year 10, 11 or 12 school leavers eligible for a Record of School Achievement (RoSA).</p> <p>The RoSA is a credential for students who leave school before completing their HSC, which records their accumulated results. Visit the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/rosa/">RoSA section</a> of the BOSTES website for more information.</p> <p>Schools need to nominate students via <a href="https://bosho.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/links/schoolsonline.html">Schools Online</a> &gt; Enrolments &gt; Nominate RoSA School Leavers. To be eligible for a RoSA, students must be leaving the NSW school system. Schools need to ensure that Year 11 students do not have a 2017 Year 12 record before completing this nomination process.</p> <p>A template letter for schools to issue to nominated students, which includes instructions about how to download their RoSA credentials via <a href="https://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/">Students Online</a> is in <a href="https://bosho.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/links/schoolsonline.html">Schools Online</a> &gt; Downloads &gt; Memos and Documents &gt; RoSA folder.</p> <p>The deadline for requests for RoSA credentials for all 2016 students is <strong>Tuesday 20 December</strong>.</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Student Records Team<br /><a href="mailto:records@bostes.nsw.edu.au">records@bostes.nsw.edu.au</a><br />(02) 9367 8001</p> Schools are reminded to inform BOSTES of Year 10, 11 or 12 school leavers eligible for a Record of School Achievement (RoSA). 11-12 Board Bulletin Examinations Homepage RoSA Student Teacher Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:12:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/8/rosas-for-2016-school-leavers 2016 HSC results release http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/8/2016-hsc-results-release <p>2016 HSC results will be delivered to students by email and SMS from <strong>6am Thursday 15 December</strong>. Students are advised to visit <a href="https://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/">Students Online</a> before 5pm <strong>Wednesday 14 December</strong> to check their contact details.</p> <p>Students can also access their results online from 6am <strong>Thursday 15 December</strong> via Students Online, using their student number and HSC PIN (created when they activated their Students Online account).</p> <p>At the same time, principals can access their students’ HSC results via <a href="https://bosho.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/links/schoolsonline.html">Schools Online</a> &gt; Downloads &gt; My Reports &gt; Principals Results Folder, or using <a href="https://bosho.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/links/schoolsonline.html">Schools Online</a> &gt; Results Analysis Package (RAP). </p> <p>Students will be able to download, save and print their full HSC credentials from Students Online from <strong>Wednesday 21 December</strong>. HSC testamurs will be posted to eligible students between <strong>18 and 20 January</strong>. More details are available on <a href="https://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/">Students Online</a>.</p> <p>The 2016 HSC merit lists will be published progressively on the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc-results/hsc-merit-lists.html">BOSTES website</a> from <strong>Wednesday 14 December</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>First in Course – students who come first in a course (provided their result is also in the top band)</li> <li>Top Achievers– students in the top places in each course (provided their result is also in the top band)</li> <li>Distinguished Achievers – students who have received a top band result in one or more course</li> <li>All-round Achievers – students who are Distinguished Achievers in courses totalling 10 or more units.</li> </ul> <p>The <strong>HSC Inquiry Centre (1300 13 83 23)</strong> opens at 8am <strong>Thursday 15 December</strong>. This phone service offers students a valuable opportunity to speak to experienced BOSTES staff about all aspects of their results.</p> 2016 HSC results will be delivered to students by email and SMS from 6am on Thursday 15 December. 11-12 Board Bulletin Examinations Homepage HSC HSC Results Student Teacher VET Wed, 07 Dec 2016 23:49:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/8/2016-hsc-results-release BOSTES services available over shutdown period http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/8/bostes-services-available-over-shutdown-period <p>BOSTES will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period between <strong>Monday 26 December</strong> and <strong>Friday 6 January</strong>.</p> <p>Key frontline services will continue to operate during this period as follows:</p> <p><strong>HSC Inquiry Centre (1300 13 83 23)<br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Open weekdays 9am to 5pm</li> <li>Closed 26, 27 and 28 December, and 2 January.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Replacement Certificates and Equivalent Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Open weekdays 8.30am to 4pm</li> <li>Closed 26, 27 and 28 December, and 2 January.</li> </ul> <p><em>Note that priority equivalent qualification applications will not be accepted between Monday 26 December and Monday 2 January.</em></p> <p><strong>Reception (9367 8111)<br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Staff will be available for urgent calls on weekdays from 8.30am to 5.00pm</li> <li>Closed on 26, 27 and 28 December, and 2 January.</li> </ul> <p>Regular operating hours and services resume <strong>Monday 9 January 2017</strong>.</p> <p> For full contact details see the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/contact/">BOSTES website</a>.</p> BOSTES will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period. Board Bulletin Examinations General Homepage HSC HSC Results Student Teacher Wed, 07 Dec 2016 23:42:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/8/bostes-services-available-over-shutdown-period BOSTES Languages Inspector retires http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/bostes-languages-inspector-retires <p>Howard Jacobs, BOSTES Languages Inspector, is retiring.</p> <p>He held a number of roles since joining BOSTES in 1997. As a Senior Assessment Officer he was responsible for developing HSC examination papers for numerous languages courses, working with chief examiners, examination committees, supervisors of marking and senior markers to ensure the quality and validity of HSC exams.</p> <p>As Inspector, Howard led curriculum development and assessment practices in languages across NSW. He provided leadership and strategic advice to the NSW Community Languages Schools’ Board and was involved in many national languages programs and projects.</p> <p>He made a significant contribution to the development of new policy to increase the number of students studying languages in NSW schools. He provided expert advice to the NSW Languages Advisory Panel and has been a key driver of cross-sectoral collaborative initiatives.</p> <p>Most recently, he led the development of the new K-10 curriculum framework that will be used to develop a suite of new language syllabuses, as well as new prescriptions for HSC extension, background speakers and classical language courses.</p> <p><img src="/images/dmImage/StandardImage/Howard%2DJacobs%2Dcopy1.jpg" border="0" alt="Howard-Jacobs-copy1" width="180" height="180" /><br />Howard’s experience and expertise in the field has been highly valued by the many schools, teachers and students he has worked with, and supported during his time at BOSTES.</p> <p>We wish Howard a long and happy retirement and thank him for his contribution to languages education for students in NSW. </p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Howard Kennedy<br />Director, Curriculum and Assessment Standards<br /><a href="mailto:howard.kennedy@bostes.nsw.edu.au">howard.kennedy@bostes.nsw.edu.au</a><br />(02) 9367 8313</p> <p> </p> Howard Jacobs, BOSTES Languages Inspector, is retiring. Board Bulletin Homepage Languages Teacher Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:31:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/bostes-languages-inspector-retires Year 10 results available to students and schools http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/year-10-results-available-to-students-and-schools <p>Year 10 (Stage 5) grades will be released to schools and students on <strong>Wednesday 7 December</strong>.</p> <p>Schools can access their student result reports and download the Year 10 eRecord School Package via <a href="https://bosho.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/links/schoolsonline.html">Schools Online</a> &gt; Downloads &gt; My Reports.</p> <p>The eRecord is an interim report of accumulating results for each student, including:</p> <ul> <li>Stage 5 (Year 10) grades</li> <li>Life Skills outcomes, where applicable.</li> </ul> <p>Students can log into their <a href="https://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/">Students Online</a> secure account to view their results and download their own eRecord. They will need to <a href="https://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/go/access/">activate their account</a> to gain access, if they have not done so already.</p> <p>BOSTES will send students an e-bulletin when their grades are available, including details of how to access their account.</p> <p>BOSTES relies on each school to supply an initial email address (via Schools Online) for every student, to facilitate access to Students Online.</p> <p>Schools are also responsible for informing BOSTES if a student is leaving before completing their HSC. In most cases these students will be eligible for a Record of School Achievement (RoSA), which they can download via their Students Online account.</p> <p><strong>For Students Online support, contact:<br /></strong>Student Inquiry Line<br />1300 13 83 23</p> <p><strong>For Schools Online support or support nominating leaving students for a RoSA, contact:<br /></strong>Student Records Team<br /><a href="mailto:records@bostes.nsw.edu.au">records@bostes.nsw.edu.au</a><br />(02) 9367 8001</p> Year 10 (Stage 5) grades will be released to schools and students on Wednesday 7 December. 7-10 Board Bulletin Homepage RoSA Student Wed, 30 Nov 2016 23:34:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/year-10-results-available-to-students-and-schools Classical Greek Stage 6 Prescriptions 2011-2023: Edition updates http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/classical-greek-stage-6-prescriptions-2011-2023-edition-updates <p><strong>BOSTES 47/16 </strong></p> <p><strong>Who needs to read this notice:<br /></strong>Principals<br />Curriculum co-ordinators<br />HSC co-ordinators<br />Head Teachers Languages<br />Classical Greek Teachers</p> <p><strong>Effective immediately</strong></p> <p>The prescribed edition for the Classical Greek Continuers verse text for 2017 – 2018 is:</p> <ul> <li>Jebb, R C (ed), Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus, Bristol Classical Press, 1981.</li> </ul> <p>Text quoted in the HSC exam will be taken from this edition.</p> <p>Note that the following text has been removed from the Classical Greek Continuers Resources list:</p> <p>Dawe, R D (ed) <em>Sophocles: Oedipus Rex,</em> Cambridge University Press, 1982.</p> <p>The amended <a href="/webtop/conjuror/• https:/www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/pdf_doc/classicalgreekc_reslist.pdf">resource list</a> is available to download from the syllabus section of the BOSTES website.</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Howard Jacobs<br />Inspector, Languages<br /><a href="mailto:howard.jacobs@bostes.nsw.edu.au">howard.jacobs@bostes.nsw.edu.au<br /></a>(02) 9367 8152</p> The prescribed edition for the Classical Greek Continuers verse text for 2017 – 2018 is Jebb, R C (ed), Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus, Bristol Classical Press, 1981. 11-12 Board Bulletin Examinations Homepage HSC Languages Official Notices Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:51:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/classical-greek-stage-6-prescriptions-2011-2023-edition-updates Amendments to the Community and Family Studies Stage 6 Syllabus http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/amendments-to-the-community-and-family-studies-stage-6-syllabus <p><strong>BOSTES 46/16</strong></p> <p><strong>Who needs to read this notice:<br /></strong>Principals<br />Curriculum co-ordinators<br />Head Teachers (PDHPE and TAS)<br />PDHPE Teachers<br />Other</p> <p><strong>Effective Term 4, 2017 </strong></p> <p>The Community and Family Studies (CAFS)<strong> HSC Core: Groups in Context</strong>, is reviewed every three years to rotate one group in Category A (mandatory groups) with one group in Category B.</p> <ul> <li>For the 2018 CAFS HSC exam, <em><strong>Youth</strong></em> will be included in the <strong>mandatory Category A</strong> groups</li> <li>From 2018 <em><strong>Homeless People</strong></em> will be included in the <strong>Category B</strong> group.</li> </ul> <p>These amendments will be implemented from Term 4, 2017 for the 2018 HSC exam.</p> <p>The amended syllabus and related websites related to the group <em>Youth</em> will be available on the BOSTES website from Term 1, 2017.</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Karen Ingram<br />Inspector, PDHPE<br /><a href="mailto:Karen.Ingram@bostes.nsw.edu.au">karen.Ingram@bostes.nsw.edu.au<br /></a>(02) 9367-8150</p> <p> </p> For the 2018 CAFS HSC exam, Youth will be included in the mandatory Category A groups and Homeless People will be included in Category B. 11-12 7-10 Board Bulletin Examinations Homepage HSC Official Notices PDHPE Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:37:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/amendments-to-the-community-and-family-studies-stage-6-syllabus Review of Stage 6 school-based assessment requirements http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/review-of-stage-6-school-based-assessment-requirements <p>School-based assessment requirements for Stage 6 Board Developed Courses will be reviewed to align with the draft proposed English, Mathematics, Science and History Stage 6 syllabuses. VET and Content Endorsed Courses will not be part of this review.</p> <p>Current school-based assessment components and weightings will be amended during 2017 to reflect the <em>Stronger HSC Standards</em> reforms for assessment, including:</p> <ul> <li>mandated components and weightings for Year 11 and Year 12</li> <li>a maximum of 3 formal assessment tasks in Year 11 and 4 formal assessment tasks in Year 12.</li> </ul> <p>Further information about the proposed amendments and opportunities to provide feedback will be available in 2017. Revised school-based components and weightings, and sample assessment schedules will be published in July for implementation with Year 11 in 2018 and HSC 2019.</p> <p><img src="/images/dmImage/StandardImage/BB%2Djpg1.jpeg" border="0" alt="BB-jpg1" width="520" height="269" /></p> <p>For more information and background about the HSC reforms, see <em><a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/policy-research/stronger-hsc-standards/">Stronger HSC Standards</a>.</em></p> <p>For curriculum and school-based assessment enquiries, please contact the relevant <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/contact/curriculum.html">BOSTES curriculum team</a>.</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Lauren Wood<br />Senior Education Officer, Assessment<br /><a href="mailto:lauren.wood@bostes.nsw.edu.au">lauren.wood@bostes.nsw.edu.au</a><br />(02) 9367 8034</p> School-based assessment requirements for Stage 6 Board Developed Courses will be reviewed to align with the draft proposed English, Mathematics, Science and History Stage 6 syllabuses. 11-12 7-10 Assessment Board Bulletin Curriculum English Homepage HSC HSIE Mathematics Science Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:23:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/12/1/review-of-stage-6-school-based-assessment-requirements PDHPE: Water safety http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/29/pdhpe-water-safety <p>The arrival of summer is a timely opportunity to remind students of the importance of personal safety in and around water.</p> <p>The mandatory PDHPE curriculum provides a comprehensive approach to water safety. Students have the opportunity to learn about aquatic hazards, water safety strategies and emergency response procedures.</p> <p>In PDHPE K­-6 students explore:</p> <ul> <li>water confidence familiarisation</li> <li>water safety and rescue strategies</li> <li>safe places to swim and play</li> <li>water survival skills</li> <li>emergency procedures, eg basic first aid, dial 000</li> <li>emergency action plans.</li> </ul> <p>In PDHPE 7-10 students explore:</p> <ul> <li>aquatics activities such as water safety skills, water games and sports</li> <li>how to participate safely in movement activities</li> <li>strategies to minimise harm in water environments</li> <li>basic first aid procedures and management, eg DRSABCD</li> <li>lifelong physical activities.</li> </ul> <p>The PDHPE curriculum develops the knowledge, understanding and skills students need to support themselves and others to stay safe. This includes the skills necessary for safe and rewarding participation in aquatic activities.</p> <p>For more information relating to water safety, visit the following websites:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/schools">Royal Lifesaving Society</a></li> <li><a href="http://kidsalive.com.au/">Kids Alive</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.watersafety.com.au/">Australian Water Safety Council</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.surflifesaving.com.au">Surf Lifesaving NSW</a></li> <li><a href="https://beachsafe.org.au">Beach Safe</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.surfhero.com.au/">Surf Hero</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.triplezero.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx">Triple Zero</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Dominique Sidaros<br />Senior Curriculum Officer, PDHPE<br /><a href="mailto:dominique.sidaros@bostes.nsw.edu.au">dominique.sidaros@bostes.nsw.edu.au<br /></a>(02) 9367-8317</p> The arrival of summer is a timely opportunity to remind students of the water safety strategies included in the mandatory PDHPE curriculum. 7-10 Board Bulletin Homepage K-6 PDHPE Tue, 29 Nov 2016 03:14:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/29/pdhpe-water-safety US study opportunity for high school teachers http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/29/us-study-opportunity-for-high-school-teachers <p>The US Government is offering an Australian high school teacher the chance to attend a fully funded five-week seminar in the United States next year.</p> <p>All associated costs, including international travel and allowances, will be covered.</p> <p>The seminar is designed to promote a better understanding of the US among teachers of humanities and social sciences in secondary schools. Program dates will be announced in mid-April but are expected to be from early June to August 2017.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with little or no prior experience in the United States, whose school is seeking to:</p> <ul> <li>introduce US studies into its curriculum</li> <li>develop new courses on the seminar subject</li> <li>to enhance and update existing courses on the US</li> <li>offer specialized seminars/workshops for education professionals in US studies.</li> </ul> <p>Interested teachers should email the US Embassy via <a href="mailto:cultural-exchange@state.gov">cultural-exchange@state.gov</a> for an application form<strong>.</strong><strong>  </strong>The deadline for applications is <strong><strong>Friday 13 January 2017. </strong></strong></p> <p><strong><strong><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong></strong></strong>Michael Charlton<br />Director, Media<br /><a href="mailto:michael.charlton@botes.nsw.edu.au">michael.charlton@bostes.nsw.edu.au <br /></a>(02) 9367 8248</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> The US Government is offering an Australian high school teacher the chance to attend a fully funded five-week seminar in the United States in mid-2017. Board Bulletin Homepage HSIE Teacher Mon, 28 Nov 2016 22:10:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/29/us-study-opportunity-for-high-school-teachers NAPLAN Online advice http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/28/naplan-online-advice <p>NSW schools have been advised by the school sectors that paper-based delivery of NAPLAN tests will continue in 2017, with timelines for transition to online delivery to be communicated early next year.<em> (A copy of the message is included below.)</em></p> <p>This follows agreement by the Education Ministers that NAPLAN will transition to online delivery over a three-year period from 2017.</p> <p>Schools and parents wanting to know more can review ACARA’s transition <a href="http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/research-and-development">research and development program</a> and other key national information about <a href="http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment">NAPLAN Online</a>, including <a href="http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/naplan-online">frequently asked questions</a>.</p> <p>A <a href="http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/naplan-online/naplan-online-public-demonstration-site">public demonstration site</a> of the online assessment platform is available to schools, students and the community via the ACARA website.  It contains sample questions covering all test domains and NAPLAN year levels. It provides an opportunity for students to become familiar with the question types and format of the online tests and schools to assess the <a href="http://www.nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/naplan-online-technical-requirements.pdf?sfvrsn=0">technical requirements</a> for delivering NAPLAN Online.</p> <p>Further information about the NSW transition from paper-based to online delivery will be provided in the BOSTES Bulletin.</p> <p><strong>Notification sent to all NSW schools by the school sectors<br /><br /></strong><em>NSW will continue with pen and paper NAPLAN in 2017. Further information about when NSW will move to NAPLAN Online will be provided in Term 1 2017. Regular updates will follow over 2017 as the three NSW school sectors and BOSTES continue planning to ensure that all our schools and students are ready for NAPLAN Online.</em></p> <p><em>In preparation for the move to NAPLAN Online testing, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has released a series of sample online assessments for students, teachers and the public to access. The Demonstration Site allows schools and students to interact with the assessment platform and to become familiar with the interface, test item types, and functionalities available for use during the tests.</em></p> <p><em>NSW schools will continue to be involved in research studies and platform trialling ahead of the transition to NAPLAN Online, and schools and students are encouraged to access the Demonstration Site to ensure that the move to NAPLAN online will be a success for all.</em></p> <p><em>To access the sample assessments, and for further information on research studies, testing and technical specifications, visit the Online Assessment section of the NAP website: <a href="http://www.nap.edu.au">www.nap.edu.au</a></em></p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:</strong><em><br /></em>NAPLAN team<br /><a href="mailto:naplan.nsw@bostes.nsw.edu.au">naplan.nsw@bostes.nsw.edu.au</a><br />(02) 9367 8382 <em><br /></em></p> NSW will continue with pen and paper NAPLAN in 2017 with information about the transition to NAPLAN Online provided in 2017. 7-10 Board Bulletin English Homepage K-6 Mathematics Parent Student Mon, 28 Nov 2016 00:58:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/28/naplan-online-advice HSC minimum literacy and numeracy standards http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/hsc-minimum-literacy-and-numeracy-standards <p><strong><img src="/images/dmImage/StandardImage/3%20%2D%201.jpg" border="0" alt="minimum standards" width="435" height="200" /></strong></p> <p>HSC minimum literacy and numeracy standard resources for schools and teachers have been published on the BOSTES website.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/policy-research/pdf_doc/bostes-president-letter-minimum-std.pdf">Letter to principals</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/policy-research/pdf_doc/initial-advice-for-principals.pdf">Brochure for principals</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/policy-research/pdf_doc/minimum-std-a4-print.pdf">Flyer for teachers</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/policy-research/pdf_doc/minimum-std-a3-poster.pdf">Staff room poster</a></li> </ul> <p>They are available to download from the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/policy-research/stronger-hsc-standards/minimum-standard.html">BOSTES website</a>.</p> <p>Copies will be printed and sent to principals.</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Chris Thompson,<br />Examinations, Reporting &amp; Credentials Directorate<a href="mailto:michael.charlton@botes.nsw.edu.au"><br /></a>(02) 9367 8069<strong><br /></strong>or <br />email <a href="mailto:strongerHSC@bostes.nsw.edu.au">strongerHSC@bostes.nsw.edu.au<br /></a>or<br />visit <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/policy-research/stronger-hsc-standards/minimum-standard.html">www.bostes.nsw.edu.au/strongerHSC</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Resources for schools and teachers on BOSTES website. 7-10 English General Homepage HSC Mathematics VET Thu, 24 Nov 2016 02:07:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/hsc-minimum-literacy-and-numeracy-standards New specimen HSC exam paper for Textiles and Design http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/new-specimen-hsc-exam-paper-for-textiles-and-design <p>A <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/pdf_doc/textiles-design-specimen-exam-2017.pdf">new specimen exam paper</a> has been produced for Textiles and Design following changes to the HSC exam specifications, which will be implemented from 2017.</p> <p>Key amendments include:</p> <ul> <li>Section II will consist of 24 marks (instead of 25 marks) and each of the three questions will be worth 8 marks. The questions will be based on the three Areas of Study:</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Design</li> <li>Properties and Performance of Textiles</li> <li>Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries.</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Section III will consist of 16 marks (instead of 15 marks) and each of the two questions will be worth 8 marks. One question will be based on the Area of Study: Design, and one on the Area of Study: Properties and Performance of Textiles. Candidates will be required to answer BOTH questions.</li> </ul> <p>The specimen paper is available to download from the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/textiles-design.html">HSC syllabus page</a> of the BOSTES website.</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Tracey McIntosh<br />Manager, Examining and Testing<br /><a href="mailto:tracey.mcintosh@bostes.nsw.edu.au">tracey.mcintosh@bostes.nsw.edu.au<br /></a>(02) 9367 8233</p> A new specimen exam paper has been produced for HSC Textiles and Design following changes to the exam specifications, which will be implemented from 2017. 11-12 Board Bulletin Examinations Homepage HSC Technology Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:48:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/new-specimen-hsc-exam-paper-for-textiles-and-design Applications for approval of school providers due by 31 March 2017 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/applications-for-approval-of-school-providers-due-by-31-march-2017 <p><strong>BOSTES 45/16</strong></p> <p><strong>Who needs to read this notice:<br /></strong>Principals and proprietors of non-government schools<br />Representatives of systems of non-government schools<br />Principal Executive Officers of school providers</p> <p><strong>Effective: Immediately</strong></p> <p>Applications by NSW school providers delivering courses to overseas students are due by <strong>Friday 31 March 2017 </strong>for:</p> <ul> <li>renewal of approval where approval expires at the end of 2017</li> <li>initial approval to commence delivery of courses to overseas students in 2018.</li> </ul> <p>Online application forms are available on <em><a href="https://bosho.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/links/rangsonline.html">RANGS Online</a></em>. For assistance accessing <em>RANGS Online</em>, please call the School Registration and Accreditation Standards Directorate on 02 9367 8432.</p> <p>The requirements and processes for approval are detailed in the <em><a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/overseas-students/">Guidelines for Approved NSW School Providers Delivering Courses to Overseas Students</a> </em>(‘the Guidelines’).</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>David Kermode<br />Inspector, School Registration and Accreditation Standards<br /><a href="mailto:david.kermode@bostes.nsw.edu.au">david.kermode@bostes.nsw.edu.au</a></p> Applications by NSW school providers delivering courses to overseas students are due by Friday 31 March 2017 for renewal of approval that expires at the end of 2017, and initial approval to commence delivery in 2018. Board Bulletin Homepage Official Notices School Registration Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:43:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/applications-for-approval-of-school-providers-due-by-31-march-2017 VALE Debra Gilmore http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/vale-debra-gilmore <p>Many NSW teachers will be saddened to learn of the recent passing of Debra Gilmore.</p> <p><img src="/images/dmImage/StandardImage/Debra%20Gilmore%20still.jpg" border="0" alt="Deb Gilmore" width="192" height="214" /></p> <p>Debra joined BOSTES in 2011 as a Senior Curriculum Officer for Creative Arts and acted in the role of Creative Arts Inspector in 2013 and 2014. Prior to joining BOSTES, Debra was a Music teacher at Sydney Boys High School.</p> <p>Following her roles at BOSTES Debra was the Arts Programs and Partnerships Coordinator at NSW Department of Education’s Arts Unit.</p> <p>Debra shared her knowledge, wisdom and enthusiasm with countless students and colleagues and leaves a professional legacy and commitment to Creative Arts education, in particular, in music.</p> <p>We are very sad to have lost a friend and colleague but are grateful for having known her.</p> Many NSW teachers will be saddened to learn of the recent passing of Debra Gilmore, acting BOSTES Creative Arts Inspector 2013-2014. Board Bulletin Creative Arts Homepage Teacher Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:28:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/vale-debra-gilmore Study options for students interested in agriculture careers http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/study-options-for-students-interested-in-agriculture-careers <p>Advice for Stage 5 and 6 students interested in a career in agriculture, has now been published on the <a href="http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/agriculture-study-options.html">BOSTES website</a>.</p> <p>It includes links to a number of websites with specific advice on tertiary study, training institutions and careers in agriculture and related disciplines.</p> <p><strong>For more information, contact:<br /></strong>Mark Tyler<br /> Inspector, Technology Education<br /><a href="mailto:mark.tyler@bostes.nsw.edu">mark.tyler@bostes.nsw.edu.au<br /></a>(02) 9367 8454</p> <p> </p> Advice for Stage 5 and 6 students interested in a career in agriculture, has now been published on the BOSTES website. 11-12 7-10 Board Bulletin Homepage Science Science and Technology Technology VET Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:18:00 +0000 http://news.bostes.nsw.edu.au/blog/2016/11/24/study-options-for-students-interested-in-agriculture-careers