HSC 2020 Timetable has just been released.

Check out NESA links for:

• What’s changed? 
• How is HSC 2020 different?
• COVID support team details 
• Personalised exam timetable

Latest announcement about HSC 2020: 
​https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/covid-19/coronavirus-advice/hsc

HSC Key Dates and Exam Timetables: 
https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/key-dates-exam-timetables

HSC exams delayed 5 days to give students extra time with teachers. Written HSC exams had been due to commence on October 15 but will now begin on October 20, while oral language exams have been delayed by a week to August 15, says NSW Education Standards Authority.

Read the news article here: https://www.smh.com.au/national/hsc-exams-to-be-delayed-for-five-days-with-results-before-christmas-20200514-p54t38.html

Read the most up to date announcement from NSW Education Standards Authority here: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/covid-19/coronavirus-advice/hsc

Department of Health have confirmed from tomorrow, Friday 15th May, the following activities will be allowed in NSW;

• Outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people.
• Cafes and restaurants can seat 10 patrons at any one time. 
• Households can have up to 5 visitors at any one time. 
• Religious gatherings and places of worship can have up to 10 worshippers. 
• Outdoor equipment can be used with caution. 
• Outdoor pools can open with restrictions.

​Free Learning Resources - kids have spare time during these next 2 weeks of school “phase in”? Check out these free news articles and resources from ABC Education here: https://education.abc.net.au/home

​Sending THANKS to all the nurses who continue to work selflessly & tirelessly to protect our families everyday. ❤️❤️❤️

​Schools Get Ready for Student Return: Cleaning services for all schools will be ramped up from Monday as part of the NSW government's $250 million spend to hire extra cleaners.

Image source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/news/250-million-cleaning-stimulus-package-to-help-stop-spread-of-covid-19

​To support families & students learning from home, ABC Education just launched a series of Mini Lessons starting with early primary maths. More lessons are being planned for launch soon.

Image source: screenshot of ABC Education Mini Lessons Maths

Did you know? 80% of preschool & kindy children are actively online.

​In this special online segment, Play School has some great tips for parents to help kids safely navigate online spaces, especially during this time of Distance Learning.

Image source: screenshot from video by Dr Kate Highfield from ABC Education

It’s World Hand Hygiene Day! With NSW school children re-entering classrooms next week, it’s a great time to remind kids of the importance of proper hand hygiene.