New Years 7-10 Syllabuses
New Years 7–10 Communication Technology, Food Technology, Industrial Technology, Textiles Technology, Physical Activity and Sports Science, Photography, Film and Digital Media, and Visual and Motion Design syllabuses were released in December last year.
Schools can now plan and prepare to teach the new syllabuses which will be implemented in NSW schools in 2028.
The new syllabuses and support materials are available on the NSW Curriculum website.
What's New
NAPLAN Training and Preparation
NAPLAN training and preparation starts this week.
Principals and NAPLAN coordinators need to:
Closure of Multiple-Choice Quiz (MCQ) website
The Multiple-Choice Quiz (MCQ) website will be closed on 30 March 2026, as we work on updating resources that support new Stage 6 syllabuses as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform.
Students and teachers can continue to access and download free resources and curriculum support materials on our website.
What's On
ARTEXPRESS opens in Sydney this week
Our annual celebration of HSC student creativity and innovation, the HSC Showcase Season, kicks off this Thursday with ARTEXPRESS at the Art Gallery of New South Wales!
Check out upcoming exhibitions, with more coming soon across metro and regional locations in NSW.
Sydney
Gymea
Maitland
Book tickets to HSC showcase OnSTAGE
The OnSTAGE showcase returns to the Seymour Centre from Saturday 7 to Friday 13 February, presenting exemplary Drama performances and projects from the 2025 HSC.
Saturday 7 February, 1pm
Saturday 7 February, 7pm
Friday 13 February, 7pm
Nominate a student for the 2025 Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize
Principals, teachers and staff members are encouraged to nominate a student who deserves recognition for their perseverance and dedication to their studies in the 2025 HSC despite navigating difficult life challenges.
Nominations close 28 February 2026.
Reminder: NESA website content has moved
All NESA website content is now available through nsw.gov.au/NESA, making it easier for you to find and read the information you need.
Content was improved and moved in stages from our previous website since 2023.
Manage your accreditation when things change
If your situation changes – like moving house, changing phone numbers, starting a new job or taking leave – keep your accreditation details up to date through your NESA online account (eTAMS).
Here’s what to do:
Change of details: If your details have changed – like a change in address, phone number or an employer – log in to your NESA online account (eTAMS) and update your profile page. Taking leave: If you’re taking extended leave (6 months to 5 years) you need to apply for leave from your NESA accreditation.
Term 1 accreditation courses and events
This term, we’re running workshops covering key areas of teacher accreditation, including:
Reminder: log your professional development
As the school year begins, remember to log any professional development (PD) you completed at the start of the term or in 2025 via your NESA online account (eTAMS) or in your own personal PD log.
Logging your PD ensures it counts toward your maintenance of accreditation.
Regards,
David Browne
CEO
Professional Teachers' Council NSW
