Bonnyrigg Heights Public School brought the Kindergarten Science and Technology sample unit ‘Designed for animals’ to life with a MasterChef Day! Students harvested parsley and made damper, inspiring enthusiastic feedback from families. A great example of hands-on learning!

Teaching is the best career anyone can have. Our High Achieving Teachers program helps mid-career professionals make the change, & @westernsydneyu is backing them every step. To anyone thinking about it, dive in. brnw.ch/21x6rMu

I came to the Aboriginal Student Voice Symposium to listen. Our students were clear what makes them feel known, embraced & culturally safe, & what great teaching & schools look like. Thanks to the @nswaecg & all 3 sectors for coming together to respect Aboriginal student voice.

Aboriginal scientific knowledge in the classroom, taught by Aboriginal women, across 50 regional & remote public schools. DeadlyScience workshops start in the Central & Far West this term. Looking forward to seeing it. brnw.ch/21x6h5C

One of our great Bulli High School student \s has early entry to study primary teaching & wants to work with Aboriginal students in regional & remote Australia. Eight of her classmates are heading into teaching too. Congratulations to all of them. brnw.ch/21x6h5B

Studying teaching? The Teacher Education Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students comes with financial support through your degree & a guaranteed permanent position in a NSW public school at the end of it. brnw.ch/21x6dom

Launching our 10-Year Plan for Music Education at the Sydney Opera House, with students rehearsing behind us for the Festival of Instrumental Music. Access to music should never depend on a child's postcode. It's time for music! brnw.ch/21x609G

Eleven towns across western NSW will now have TAFE courses delivered locally, from Menindee and Wilcannia to Boggabilla and Walgett. Our students can move from a school based apprenticeship into a trade without leaving home. brnw.ch/21x609M

Fantastic to visit Woolooware High School. Their high potential and gifted education work across all four domains is being shared with partner primary schools, lifting opportunities for students & staff alike. Collective effort that reaches well beyond one school!

Pablo Bonilla Ataides arrived from Uruguay with no English, went to Bossley Park Public School & Bossley Park High School, & now graduates from @Harvard with a PhD in quantum physics. Thank you to our teachers and school leaders who backed him. Fantastic! brnw.ch/21x53OJ

Finley Public School celebrated 100 days of learning with joy and connection. Kindergarten and Year 1 students shared books, games and laughter with residents at Finley Regional Care. That's the power of bringing generations together.

Proud to support our people & students who took part in the City2Surf today. Thank you for joining our NSW Department of Education City2Surf team to represent public education so well. A big thank you to the staff & P&C at Bondi Beach Public School for welcoming us today!

Go well - City To Surf 2026!

Congratulations to our students, staff & community members who received 2026 Public Education Awards tonight! Special mention for Ken Boston AO recipient of the Outstanding Advocate of Public Education Award & to Dr Alex Schnell & Melissa Toogood as Alumni of the Year recipients.

Honoured to meet & hear Uncle Vic Chapman speak at our NAIDOC Week celebration as he was the first Aboriginal teacher & principal appointed to a NSW Public School. Thank you to our student hosts & performers who helped make the event so special. Happy #NAIDOC Week everyone!

Nominations are officially OPEN for the 21st NSW Department of Education Nanga Mai Awards! Submit your award nominations by 29 July 2026 to celebrate and acknowledge excellence in Aboriginal education across our schools, students, staff and communities. education.nsw.gov.au/teachin…