“Shine bright & happy!” The leadership team at Toukley PS striving for continuous improvement with a focus on explicit instruction. Strong collaboration with other local schools, significant in the learning journey. (And congratulations on completing external validation).

Strong collaboration with a focus on student learning and teacher expertise. An authentic celebration of learning at Gorokan PS Tim McCallum Jesmond Zammit Jason Clenton

Well done to Kooloora Preschool for celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures in their practice, programs & environment. Teachers embed storytelling & traditional language into their play-based learning model to facilitate student learning in a culturally safe way.

Callaghan student voice & agency influencing a system. Articulated their learning to Regional North DELs with purpose & passion. Super proud #callaghancollective Thankyou Tim McCallum Josie Bailey Michelle Maher Megan Avery Trish Fiona walsh Steve Harris

Congratulations to Gorokan High School’s outstanding World Teachers’ Day awardees, Mr Todd Buxton and Mr David Conway. Their dedicated approach to so many roles across our school truly provides an outstanding environment for all students to grow and learn.

Congratulations all who received International Teachers Day awards. So inspiring to hear the successes. A wonderful evening with Tim McCallum,Megan Avery, joanne Wilcher, Gareth Erskine & AECG Leslie Armstrong. Excellent service Mingara. #Bettertogether #teach & make a difference

Wonderful Muru Bulbi Showcase Event recognising Culture, talent and effort from across the Local AECG. A huge community turn out to see their young people - from preschool to high school - take centre stage. Tuggerah Lakes Principal Network Neb Nahcalg NSW AECG.inc Nathan Forbes Megan Avery matt boake

Congratulations Tim McCallum on 30 + fabulous years of dedication and service to public education Tim McCallum Murat Dizdar Prue Car MP Cathy Brennan

I am extremely proud of our students, teachers, support and departmental staff who bring the magic to the stage - World’s greatest public education showcase - only been happening for the last 40 years! Just amazing!

Congratulations Abbie! An excellent student & brilliant role model for younger students at GHS, & those she trains in Boxing. Proud of her Culture and the work ethic of a Champion 🏆 Great to have past Shahni Wellington and present GHS recipients there!#NangaMaiAwards23 Murat Dizdar

WCS warmly welcomes our new K-12 Principal Mrs Carlie Wells! Mrs Wells is an intense advocate for public education. She has embodied roles as a public school student, parent and leader and holds an unwavering belief in education's transformative power. Megan Avery Tuggerah Lakes Principal Network

Proudly Public. Fabulous day of learning at the Public Schools Summit - talented & passionate colleagues ensuring excellence & equity for every student. #RegionalNorth Tim McCallum mat freeman @DebSummerhayes Chantal Mamo Adam Boulus Kelly Deakin Fiona walsh Trish

The Entrance public school has a strong focus on explicit teaching, a great principal and amazing APC&Is. It is no surprise that their data is also going through the roof. #schoolexcellence

Shanie Singleton, one of our teachers, reflects on a Powercor Stawell Gift wonder-run where she was narrowly beaten by Cathy Freeman. Shanie shares what she remembers of one of the Gift’s most memorable moments in this NSW Dept of Education article: education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…

2024 CESE What Works Best insights summary shows how explicit teaching drives learning & student engagement. The resource defines explicit teaching, explains why it works, & how it delivers equity & excellence in NSW public schools.  education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/educa…

Brilliant to be able to address our dynamic Blue Mountains Aspiring Leaders Network on Wednesday. At Tuggerah today, presenting to our DEL Immersion candidates. Awesome connections and sharing.

Congratulations Blue Haven PS on a wonderful P&C meeting. It was great to hear all the fabulous things happening at the school & see the strong parent engagement. Hard working P&C team in attendance, very welcoming and inclusive! Murat Dizdar Tim McCallum Megan Avery Dale Edwards

Well done Glendore PS, Budgewoi PS, Belmont North PS & Kurri Kurri PS for implementing explicit teaching across your classrooms so students succeed. Congratulations on being featured in the Newcastle Herald for the work you’re doing on explicit teaching! newcastleherald.com.au/story/8677296/…

Learning from the effective practice of others at the EAST network day, with tremendous gains in student learning at The Entrance Public School. Congratulations to principal Dave Stitt and the team for their work in explicit teaching. NSW Dept of Education

A Mathematics retraining program is being rolled out more widely to NSW Dept of Education classrooms after a successful pilot. The program helps teachers complete a post-graduate qualification at the University of Newcastle with the support of a dedicated team of mentors. education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-ne…