Education Week 2020 launched on Monday (3 August) with an online live stream featuring students and staff from more than 50 public schools across NSW.
Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell said Education Week had been a highlight of the NSW public education calendar for more than 60 years, and provided an opportunity to reflect on achievements over the past year.
“This is particularly relevant for the past year, as our education system has triumphed amidst difficult circumstances,” Ms Mitchell said.
“I cannot overstate the appreciation I have for the incredible way everyone has responded to the challenges of this year,” she said.
Secretary of the Department of Education, Mark Scott said this year’s Education Week looked a little different, with many schools opting for virtual celebrations in place of the usual open classrooms and school assemblies.
“We are using technology to encourage schools to run virtual celebrations and the Department has put together a series of events for the whole week,” Mr Scott said.
“Learning together is our theme for Education Week 2020 and it couldn’t be a more apt way to celebrate NSW public school communities in this remarkable year,” he said.
“The resilience, endurance and creativity of people in Education is just incredible.”
Mr Scott said other events included a celebration of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and their language app; a student film festival; and a technology webinar for parents for the NSW Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations.
Further information on the Education Week virtual celebrations can be accessed at this PS News link.
