NSW Department of Education

It's National Health and Physical Education day, so we thought we'd better throw back to the OG wellbeing champion, Healthy Harold! 🦒

He has been around since 1979, working with Life Ed NSW / ACT in more than 2,200 schools across NSW, equipping students with the knowledge and tools to make safe and healthy choices. 🥗 🤸

👇 Featured (L to R): 1980s Harold, 2000s Harold, 1990s Harold, Ramsay Street Harold.

Help the NSW Government create a safer social media environment for young people! 💬

Share your thoughts in this quick survey 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wM9Px

Your answers will directly inform the discussions at the upcoming Social Media Summit and help the government formulate practical solutions to address the issues posed by social media.

Today is Wear It Purple Day, and schools across NSW have been celebrating this year’s theme ‘Your Passion, Your Pride’. 💜

The NSW Department of Education is committed to providing inclusive, safe and respectful environments for both students and staff, and is taking action to improve inclusion, participation and wellbeing across the state. 🌈

📷 Toormina High School, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School, Wadalba Community School, Bungendore High School

🎓✨ Celebrating School Support Recognition Week across NSW! 🌟🎉

A huge shoutout to the incredible school support staff who make our schools thrive with their dedication and hard work. Your efforts truly make a difference in every student’s journey.

Thank you for all that you do! 🙌📚

📷 Como Public School, Hunter River High School, Killara Public School, Orange Grove Public School, Rydalmere Public School and Preschool, Sandy Hollow Public School, Taren Point Public School, Young North Public School

Let the Paralympic Games commence! 🎉🏅

🌟✉️ Students at Wadalba Community School have penned some heartfelt letters to support our Australian Paralympic athletes! 🌟💪

Building snow much more than snowmen! ⛄❄️

Tuggerawong Public School Stage 3 students had an (arctic) blast at camp earlier this term!

📚✨ Celebrating Book Week in style across NSW! 🎉

From imaginative costumes to exciting reading adventures, our public schools are bringing stories to life and inspiring young minds.

A huge shoutout to all the teachers, students, and families making this week a magical journey through literature! 🏫📖

📷 Picton Public School, Casino Public School, King Street Public School, Marrickville West Primary School

Hands-on (and hands-in) science! 🔬⚗️

Students have been celebrating Science Week with lots of practical activities covering everything from forensic investigation to learning about the importance of worms. 🪱🫣



📸: Burringbar Public School, Kariong Mountains High, Glenbrook Public School, Bulli High School, Nimmitabel Public School, Coreen School and Tutorial Centre, Wiangaree Public School, Wee Waa High School, Denman Public School, Hillside Public School, Cooma North Public School.

It's National Week of Action Against Bullying! 💜

Kurmond Public School Kindy students came together to talk about the importance of connections with family and friends, and how they help break the cycle of bullying. 👭

Students wrote their connections on strips of paper and joined them together to create a chain. ⛓️

NSW public schools have been revealed as top performers for HSC English, maths and science. 🧠 ✨

Schools across the state are introducing a raft of initiatives that reinforce an academic focus, such as dedicated lessons on foundational literacy and numeracy, homework clubs, and study help sessions during lunch.

Free internet for eligible families! 💻 🙌

The Australian Government has introduced the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) to provide free internet access to eligible families.

Find out more here: https://brnw.ch/21wLxNd

That's a wrap on Public Education Week 2024!👏🎉📚

Students, school staff and families from public schools around NSW have really embraced this year's theme of 'Proud To Belong'. 🎉

📷 Corrimal Public School, Bermagui Public School, Lue Public School, Caringbah North Public School, Lake Albert Public School, Mount Riverview Public School, Winston Heights Public School, Birchgrove Public School

While we're celebrating Public Education Week, we also want to celebrate some of our incredible alumni. 🎓

The wonderful opportunities and career prospects that public education has to offer are reflected in what our amazing alumni have achieved.

Here's what some of them had to say. 🗣️

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! 💚💛

Students around the state sported their school spirit by taking part in Green and Gold Day today, celebrating our Australian athletes!



📷: Karuah Public School Official Site, Cessnock Public School,Cooma Public School, Adamstown Public School,Kingswood Park Public School

Every day is Friendship Day in NSW Schools! 🤸🎉

Friendship is about more than just connection; it's about building lifelong memories. Today, we celebrate the joy of making friends from all walks of life.



📸: Orange Grove Public School, Adamstown Public School, Cooma Public School Tuggerawong Public School & Rutherford Public School.