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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:27:23 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Teddy Bears Picnic

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:24:09 AEDT

Our kindergarten students were lucky enough to participate in the Teddy Bears Picnic at Mount Keira Scout Camp today! Steve and Nikki were absolutely incredible with our kids who were completely beside themselves with excitement. The day was all about learning what animals need to survive in the forest, and included all sorts of hands on games and activities and then a beautiful walk through the rainforest. Our kids not only got a day in the fresh air, but learnt resilience, empathy for our environment and the joy of being outside. When we came back and our teddies had disappeared to go and have a picnic and we had to follow clues to find them, the kids (and us teachers) were so excited! It was magical and every child’s dream day! Thank you Steve and Nikki (and of course Theodore)!! You guys are seriously the best!

By Tiffany Sackett, kindergarten teacher Mt Warrigal Public School

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:44:55 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Science and Technology K-6 TPL Day

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:22:06 AEDT

This year Illawarra EEC held two teacher professional learning days, term 3 and 4, for teachers wanting to engage with the new Science and Technology K-6 syllabus.

Particpants were joined by either Science and Technology Advisor Easter Carmelli or Learning and Leadership Coordinator Leanne Stead, who presented a workshop on new aspects of the syllabus. This section of the day was well received, as teachers were given valuable insights into the intent of the new syllabus with a focus on inquiry learning and they were a learning sequence writing opportunity.

Illawarra EEC teachers showcased their strengths by presenting outdoor and practical applications of the syllabus, mainly targeting the Living World strand. Steve and Nikki had teachers using scientific equipment to compare cleared and rainforest environments, conducting an experiment involving ant food preferences and designing clay 'mini-beasts' using items found in nature.

An action-packed day designed to further engage teachers in Science and Technology.