This year marks 175 years since the establishment of public schools in NSW. Founded in 1848, the Board of National Education was formed and tasked with establishing a public education system in NSW.
Prior to 1848, schools operated under a denominational system and were the responsibility of churches.
Locally The Corowa Public School opened in 1878 and Corowa South Public School opened 20 years later in 1998.
In 1909 Corowa Public School became a Superior Public School, and then in 1925 a District School. In 1928 it was an Intermediate High School before the opening of the Corowa High School in 1965.
The theme of education week focuses on three key areas; Learning from our past, celebrating achievements and embracing the future with confidence.
Learning from our past
Reflect and learn from policies and practices of the past 175 years.
Engage in truth-telling to have honest conversations about the past.
Celebrating achievements
Celebrate achievements throughout the NSW public education system.
Celebrate the significant contribution public education has made to society over the past 175 years.
Celebrate the work of teachers and support staff in developing and shaping the next generation.
Celebrate all types of learning that occurs at all levels across the education system.
Celebrate shared responsibility in helping to shape the lives and futures of today’s learners.
Embracing the future with confidence
Energised by the ways the education system is preparing young people to be agile thinkers and lifelong learners from the first days in early childhood education to post-school pathways.
For more information on NSW Education Week visit the NSW Department of Education website.
