Murat Dizdar
@dizdarm
Secretary NSW Department of Education
Well done Waterfall Public School for proudly leading a HPGE Social & Emotional Program every term for 100+ students from 21 primary & high schools. Students engage in workshops led by high school mentors, focusing on teamwork, leadership, & resilience. An outstanding initiative!



The Entrance PS is in the top 10% of public schools for value-add data driven by explicit teaching. Thanks to The Entrance, Blue Haven, Budgewoi, Gorokan, Toukley, Northlakes, Brooke Avenue & Wamberal public schools for forming an explicit teaching network.smh.com.au/national/nsw/w…

Some of NSW’s most talented young performers have been chosen to represent public school students in the world’s largest amateur variety show – @SchoolsSpec. Read about our featured artists who will perform at @qudosbankarena on 28 & 29 November. dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/…

Register for online Highly Accomplished Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation sessions designed for aspiring HALTs, principals & school leadership teams. Hear about the MyPL HALT readiness course, fee reimbursement, HALT Hub, & more. See Staff Noticeboard - 23 Jul 2025 for details.


Thank you Doonside Technology HS for hosting today’s Executive Leadership Group Forum & welcoming @CourtneyHoussos into classrooms. We greatly appreciate your efforts in organising a special Acknowledgement, Pasifika & Maori performances, student speeches & catering for today.



IRSEA Fellowships open now! $2,000 grants for Chief Education Officer (ETS) or higher– in an ongoing, non-school-based position to pursue research & learning. See Staff Noticeboard – 8 July 2025 for more information on eligibility & application process.

Congratulations to former Blaxland High School student, Maeve Goehner, for being crowned world champion at the World Triathlon Multisports Championships in Spain. Maeve earned her podium spot in the standard distance duathlon. Another terrific #DoEAlumni! bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/9019511/…

Great to be at the official opening of the new classrooms, admin office & staff room at Punchbowl PS alongside Donna McGeary – principal & special guests @ChrisMinnsMP @CourtneyHoussos & @jihaddibmp. Thank you to the students & staff for also welcoming us into classrooms today.



Punchbowl Public School students returned to Term 3 today to learn in a stunning $20 million upgrade. The upgrade provides students with the best possible setting to explore, learn, & grow & strengthens our partnerships with parents & the school community. education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…

Nominations now open for 2025 NSW School Support Staff Awards! Recognise the outstanding contributions of school administrative and support staff across our public schools by submiting a nomination by 8 August. See Staff Noticeboard – 18 Jul 2025 for details.

Thank you Jock Mclaurin for supporting students to have agricultural experiences at Katoomba High School!
Teen farmers at Katoomba High are learning life lessons no textbook can teach, with a newborn lamb on the school’s farm melting hearts and teaching care, hard work, and responsibility. youtu.be/Njba5EAYu1I #7NEWS
Welcome to Term 3 School Development Day! I hope you enjoy the day of professional learning & collaboration with colleagues. Thank you to all who have worked to develop today's PL to enhance the skills, knowledge, & expertise of our people across NSW public schools.

Meet our public school students who have been picked for the Australian Schoolgirls rugby league team: • Felila (@WestfieldsSport) • Logan (@MatravilleSHS) and • Anastasia, Ella & Aliahana from The Hills Sports HS. dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/live-str…



Sienna, Sol & Priya have written their names in the Parkes East Public School record books following their athletics carnival. Sienna broke the girls 100m sprint record, Sol topped the boys discus, & Priya excelled in the senior girls 1500m. A top effort! parkeschampionpost.com.au/news/trio-writ…



A passionate educator and referee, Merrylands East Public School principal John Goh has been honoured for over 25 years of dedication to grassroots rugby, using sport to create opportunities for students. 🏉📚 Read more: brnw.ch/21wU3zR #LoveWhereYouLearn
80 students from Armidale Secondary College completed a series of forensic testing lessons to solve hypothetical crimes dreamt up by Year 9-10 students. Thank you to teacher David Moffitt for supporting students in this learning. Photos: Jacob McMaster armidaleexpress.com.au/story/9013240/…


Sydney Boys High School fencer, Daniel Iliffe, has taken out the sabre event at the national fencing championships making him the best in the discipline in the country & at 17, the youngest person to ever achieve the feat. Next step will be the Olympics! education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…

800+ former staff, former students & community members celebrated Mayfield West Demonstration School’s centenary. A memorabilia display, time capsule, commemorative book detailing the school’s history, food stalls & more were organised for the visitors. education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…


Students from Coonamble Public School & Chatswood Public School share a special connection through learning, culture & love of animals. Students from the city experience the bush, & vice versa, so they can learn about local Country, culture, & language. education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…


Moree Secondary College student, Maverick Noakes, has earned national recognition with the Tom Harvey Award for Citizenship. Maverick promotes his peers' voices through his work in the SRC & Junior AECG to create a new uniform, encourage recycling & more. education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…
