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We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

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NSW students in record attempt to highlight mental fitness

21 September 2018

Students from public schools across NSW are aiming to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest Mental Health Awareness Lesson.

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Research packs positive message for lunchbox health

21 September 2018

Parents in the Hunter region have been given a helping hand to ensure their children's school lunches are healthy.

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Waste Warrior tips for the Governor-General

14 September 2018

The Governor-General went fact-finding to Kiama High to learn firsthand how student Waste Warriors have massively reduced the school’s waste stream.

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Wireless technology keeps regional schools connected

13 September 2018

Singleton Public School has demonstrated the capacity of upgraded wireless network technology under the Connecting Country Schools project.

The latest news, announcements and media releases from the NSW Department of Education.

NSW students in record attempt to highlight mental fitness 21 September 2018
Research packs positive message for lunchbox health 21 September 2018
The Entrance students summon a dragon for drought relief 17 September 2018
Waste Warrior tips for the Governor-General 14 September 2018
Wireless technology keeps regional schools connected 13 September 2018

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