• ARTEXPRESS -showcasing the diversity and talents of Year 12 visual arts students.
• Operation Art - provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their achievements in visual arts through a major exhibition which receives widespread publicity and recognition.  The works submitted are designed to contribute to a visual environment that helps relieve anxiety for children during hospitalisation.

• Schools Spectacular - A variety entertainment showcase featuring over 2,500 gifted and talented performers from over 2,200 NSW government schools.
• Star Struck - Star Struck is an annually produced variety and entertainment show that showcases performing arts programs taught in government schools in the Hunter District.
• State Dance Festival - A showcase of dance from Kindergarten to Year 12 from government schools across New South Wales.

• School Sports Unit - Representative sporting opportunities for students encourage participation, skill development and excellence in performance.

Students from NSW Public Schools have the opportunity to enter various competitions in many different fields of study. Find out more information about the competitions that are running this year.

Extensive opportunities are available for the business community to partner Department programs and events. We welcome the opportunity to work together to build a partnership.
A sample of Department programs and events can be found in this section.

• ANZAC Day Events 2009 - RSL & Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration Service to be held on Wednesday, 8 April 2009 and ANZAC Day Remembrance Ceremony to be held on Saturday, 25 April 2009.
• Education Week 2008: A love of learning, NSW Public Schools - leading the way, was held Monday 26 May to Sunday 1 June 2008. Have a look at examples of the many local and regional showcases, events and entertainment that were held throughout the state.
• Back to School Day - A national program run in conjunction with the Education Foundation which inspires young people, supports youth aspiration and connects schools with former students to celebrate public education.