Education Week 2013
Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August
Public Schools NSW – creating the future

Seventeen talented students had their chance to see what's involved in running a government department...

At right: Director-General for a Day students, Ryan from Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School and Daniella from Beverly Hills Girls High School, with Dr Michele Bruniges AM, Director-General, Education and Communities.

Peter Riordan, Relieving Deputy Director-General, Schools explains some school research with Georgia from Peak Hill Central School.

Sankare from Merewether High School and Huw from Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School plan the day with Cheryl Best, General Manager, Learning and Development.

Leah Anderson, Manager, Teacher Quality National Partnerships, Jodie from Figtree High School and Trish Kelly, General Manager, Human Resources have a meeting via video conference with Tim Lloyd, Assistant Director, Staffing Services at Blacktown State Office.

Deonne Smith, General Manager, Access & Equity, Abbey from Rouse Hill High School and Alexander from North Sydney Boys High School.

Amelia from Junee High School and Hayden from Willyama High School discuss the day's media articles with Meredith Jones, Relieving Director, Media.

Anna Morris, Director, Child Wellbeing, Joanna from Tenterfield High School, Dylan from Keira High School and Hana from Chatswood High School discuss the Keep Them Safe initiative.

Chelsea from Coffs Harbour High School and Adry from Randwick Boys High School with Melissa Clements, Relieving Director, Disability Programs.

Michele Hall, Director Aboriginal Education and Training, describes aboriginal education initiatives within the Department to Hayden from Billabong High School, and Sophia from Sydney Girls' High School.