DRAFT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AUMoving into Year 7 in a NSW government school in 2014Information guide and Expression of Interest form for parents and carers 2015
In NSW, students are required to continue education and training, gain full-time paid employment, or a combination of education/training and employment until at least age 17. All students must complete Year 10 of secondary education.What are the benefits of public education?Our government schools are successful in preparing young people to lead full and satisfying lives, and to handle challenges of the contemporary world. Extensive curriculum opportunitiesNSW government schools offer a wide range of subjects and opportunities. Many schools use technology to share courses and provide additional learning opportunities for students.The learning opportunities extend to courses provided with TAFE, and senior students can also study university-level subjects linked to the Higher School Certificate. Quality teaching and learningNSW government school teachers are fully trained and qualified. Government schools have regular access to specialist advice and ongoing professional training to ensure that teaching and learning is engaging, relevant and challenging. NSW government schools have access to a wide range of technology. Learning is enhanced as students use and learn about technology to explore real world experiences and connect with other learners.High academic outcomesInternational tests show NSW government school students achieve academic standards among the highest in the world, and much better than those of young people in the United States and Britain. The majority of government school students continue in further education after completing school. Australian research has found that students who attend a government school also achieve higher marks in their first year at university.Moving tosecondary school 2 WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSWAs your child’s primary school education…