Nominate an HSC Student for the Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize
The Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize recognises a student or students who have overcome significant hardship or disability to achieve academic excellence in their HSC.
Principals, teachers and staff members are encouraged to consider a student in their school who deserves recognition for their perseverance and dedication to their HSC studies despite navigating difficult life challenges.
Nominations close Term 1 2026, giving schools more time to complete the nomination process.
What's New
HSC showcase nominations and selections update
Nominations and selections for the upcoming HSC Showcase Season continue!
Nominations are out this week for:
Selections are out this week for:
Visit the HSC Showcase Hub for information about the upcoming HSC Showcase Season, including key dates, performance and exhibition details, and social media assets to help you celebrate your students’ achievements.
VET Board Endorsed courses for 2026
The 2026 course descriptions for Stage 5 (Years 9–10) and Stage 6 (Years 11–12) Vocational Education and Training Board Endorsed courses (VET BECs) have been published.
The courses are reviewed and endorsed annually.
Schools and registered training organisations planning to offer a course in 2026 must ensure they are working from the current course description, and check course exclusions before entering students in a VET course.
For further information and important dates please click HERE
Regards,
David Browne
CEO
Professional Teachers' Council NSW
