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HSC showcases and events
Students who excelled in creative arts and technology subjects for the HSC are celebrated in the annual HSC Showcase season.
Learn more about the HSC Showcase Season, understand how the nominations and selections process work, and find resources from current and past showcases by exploring our HSC Showcase Hub.
You can also view all HSC showcases and events or search showcases and events by subject.
HSC Showcase Hub
Students who excelled in creative arts and technology subjects for the HSC are celebrated in the annual HSC Showcase Season.
View the latest HSC merit lists
These lists celebrate the outstanding achievements of students in HSC courses and VET exams.
HSC and Careers Expo
This annual event helps NSW students in Years 10, 11 and 12 prepare for the HSC and future career opportunities. Find out when are where the expos are taking place across NSW.
Other events
First in Course Ceremony
The First in Course Ceremony recognises the students who came first or equal first in an HSC course. The 2024 recipients will be announced on Tuesday 17 December 2024. Find our more about the ceremony.
New K to 6 syllabuses announcement
New K – 6 syllabuses were announced at an event held on Wednesday 24 July 2024. Find out more about the event and the new syllabuses.
Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize
NESA recognises students who overcame significant hardship while excelling in their HSC. Learn about the prize, past recipients and the 2024 event date.
World Teachers’ Day
A day to recognise the work NSW teachers do for primary, secondary and early childhood students. Find out how we celebrated NSW teachers in 2024.
HALT Recognition Ceremony
On Friday 25 October 2024, NESA celebrated the achievements of 34 teachers who have achieved their HALT accreditation over the last year. Watch the 2024 award ceremony.
WriteOn awards ceremony
This ceremony recognises the winners of the annual WriteOn competition open to primary students in Years 1 to 6. Find out more about the 2024 event and the competition.
Student Sessions
NESA teams up with the Sydney Writers' Festival to present special sessions for students in May. Learn about the 2024 student sessions and speakers.
WriteOn competition
NESA's annual imaginative writing competition for primary school students in NSW. Learn how to enter, the judging criteria and when the competition closes.
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Get in contact with NESA
You can contact NESA by phone or post.
Call: +61 2 9367 8111
NSW Education Standards Authority
PO Box 5300
Sydney NSW 2001
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For more information on how to contact a specific team or make a complaint, visit NESA's contact us page.