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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:24:39 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Book Now for 2020!

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:35:10 AEDT

Important Dates 2020 – Book NOW! Book your fieldwork excursion now to get the date you want!

Hunter Schools Environmental Network Meeting

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:18:44 AEDT

Come and join in the fun at the Hunter Schools Environment Network!

The Hunter Schools Environmental Network, HSEN, assists teachers and support staff to meet and share ideas on sustainability. Meetings are held once a term at various locations and days to provide the opportunity for staff to attend and are facilitated by Wetlands and Awabakal EEC teachers.

To find out more, send us an email and we will put you on our contact list.

For further details contact our office or send us an email.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:07:43 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:39:35 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

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Wet and wild

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:00:42 AEDT

Wet & Wild is a research challenge for Stage 3 students, which integrates technology, research skills, Geography and Science. Students are challenged to find the names of 16 organisms using mixed sets of clues over four weeks.

The next session of Wet & Wild will commence in Term 3 2019.

The theme will be revealed soon.

Go to the Additional Programs tab to find out more information about Wet & Wild and register to receive updates.