Higher School Certificate Languages Oral Examinations - State Exam Dates

(02/08/2012 - 15/09/2012)

What: 2012 Languages Oral Examinations Timetable

More Info: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/

National Literacy and Numeracy Week

(27/08/2012 - 02/09/2012)

What: NLNW gives schools the opportunity to get involved in a range of literacy and numeracy activities. The week aims to recognise locally the achievements of students and the work of teachers, parents and members of the community who support young people to develop stronger literacy and numeracy skills.

More Info: http://literacyandnumeracy.gov.au/

Biodiversity month

What: Biodiversity month is held in September each year and aims to promote the importance of protecting, conserving and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world.

More Info: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/month.html

Australia's Wattle Day (NSW)

What: In 1992, the first day of September each year was officially declared National Wattle Day throughout Australia by the Commonwealth of Australia.

More Info: http://www.wattleday.asn.au/

First day of Spring

Green Day

What: Green Day is an initiative of the NSW Student Representative Council. Government secondary schools are encouraged to organise an annual event during September that provides opportunities for students to participate in environmentally friendly projects.

More Info: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studleadsrc/studentvoice/whatson/greenday/index.php