The Global Education Project NSW announces two exciting competitions for students in Years 5 – 12.
Students can showcase their skills in critical and creative thinking to WIN $500 and Global Education resources to the value of $500 for their school PLUS a $500 gift voucher for their team to share.
For more information, click on the image above or click here
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| The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP addressing the dignitaries and award recipients at the 2011 Professional Teachers' Council NSW Presentation Evening |
High Achieving Volunteers…
Monday 28 November - an evening of celebration of achievement.
On Monday 28 November the Professional Teachers’ Council NSW held its Annual Presentation Evening in its Conference Centre Rooms, located at 101-105 Norton Street Leichhardt.
The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW established the prestigious Exceptional Service Awards and the Outstanding Professional Service Awards as an acknowledgment of excellence in the profession. These awards are recognition of the outstanding work teachers undertake through their professional teaching associations.
In her Speech the President of the Professional Teachers’ Council NSW, Ms Nerina Pretlove outlined the role of PTC NSW and acknowledged the outstanding contribution to education through the voluntary work of its member associations.
The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP, Minister for Education addressed the invited dignitaries, association presidents, family members of the recipients and other invited guests on the highly valued and important work of PTC NSW and the professional associations through the voluntary work of their members.
Minister's Speech
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| The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP with Past Presidents of the Professional Teachers' Council NSW - from left to right, Ms Karen Buck; Ms Dorothy Hoddinott OA; Ms Nerina Pretlove; Ms Ros Strong; Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP, Minister for Education; Ms Sue Gazis AM; Mr Matthew Bentley. |
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Welcome to
The Professional Teachers' Council NSW

... PTC NSW in partnership with AUSAID to support the integration
of a global perspective across the curriculum

The Professional Teachers' Council NSW (PTC NSW) is the peak body for professional teachers’ associations in NSW with 45 member associations. Established in 1973 it represents teachers at all levels of the education system, early childhood to tertiary. PTC NSW represents both government and non-government sectors, in all Key Learning, cross-curricula and leadership areas. PTC NSW provides an independent and non-partisan forum for the discussion of education policy and has a commitment to the professional development of teachers and to enhancing the professionalism of teachers and the quality of education in New South Wales.

Vision
The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW enhances the professionalism of teachers and the quality of education in New South Wales by linking and supporting member associations, giving and gaining strength through involvement, co-operative effort and diversity of their individual contributions.

Mission
The Professional Teachers’ Council NSW exists to serve the needs of and to represent its members by providing:
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A united voice on educational issues |
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A forum for discussion of educational ideas with access to and influence on
the processes of educational decision-making at all levels |
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Leadership and professional learning opportunities |
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Networks for member associations |
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Liaison with relevant groups on educational issues |
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Effective administrative services and support in a recognisable location while affirming the importance of the professional expertise and the unique role of professional teachers’ associations in education |

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This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training as a quality teacher initiative under the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme. |