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HSC Showcase Hub
Explore the HSC Showcase Hub to find information on the nomination and selection process, along with resources to learn more about each Showcase.
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HSC Showcases and events
NESA hosts various HSC Showcases, student events, and teacher accreditation courses throughout the year. Find when and where they're happening or search Showcases and events by subject.
HSC merit lists
The HSC merit lists celebrate the oustanding achievements of students in HSC courses and Vocational Education and Training (VET) exams.
HSC and Careers Expo
This annual event helps 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.
Celebrating student success
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First in Course Ceremony
The First in Course Ceremony recognises the students who came first or equal first in an HSC course. Find out more about the event and access social media assets students can use.
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Brother John Taylor
This Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize is presented each year to a student or students who have overcome significant hardship to achieve academic excellence in their HSC. Learn more about the prize.
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WriteOn Ceremony
The WriteOn Ceremony recognises the winners of the WriteOn competition open to primary students in Years 1 to 6 every year. Discover more about the event and competition.
Celebrating teacher success
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World Teachers' Day
World Teachers’ Day in NSW is an opportunity to recognise primary, secondary and early childhood teachers. Learn when World Teachers' Day is celebrated in NSW this year.
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HALT Ceremony
This ceremony honours NSW teachers who have achieved Highly Accomplished and/or Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation. Learn more about the event and watch past recordings.
Other events
WriteOn competition
NESA's annual imaginative writing competition for primary school students. Learn how to enter, the judging criteria and when the competition closes.
New K–6 syllabuses
New K–6 syllabuses were announced at an event held in July 2024. Find out more about the event and the new syllabuses.
Sydney Writer's Festival
Find out how students can engage and learn from writers, social commentators, and thinkers across a range of subjects at the Sydney Writer's Festival.
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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.