Announcements

Walk Safely to School Day 18 May 2012 Walk Safely to School Day is a national event that encourages all primary school children to walk and commute safely to school. Read more.
National Volunteer Week Education and Communities supports National Volunteer Week to be held 14-20 May 2012. Read more.
Advice to parents and students on use of new Lenovo laptop computers A minor cabling defect has been reported in three of the 63,285 laptops in this year's roll-out to Year 9 students. Find out more.
Local Schools, Local Decisions The NSW Minister for Education has announced the next steps in our education reform - Local Schools, Local Decisions. Read more.
Premier's Reading Challenge Schools and students can register for the 2012 Premier's Reading Challenge from 5 March. Find out more.
Student transport program disruption The department is working to help the families of school students with disability who are affected by the disruptions to the Assisted School Travel Program. Read more.
Physical as anything Parents, teachers and healthcare professionals can access a user-friendly website to help them better support school children with a medical, developmental or psychological condition. Find out more.