NSW Department of Education and Training

The main focus of the English Unit is to support government schools across the State in implementing the NSW Board of Studies English K-12 syllabuses:

• English K-6
• English Years 7-10
• Stage 6 English

For English 7-12 teachers, this support is provided through a variety of strategies, including:

• Development of teaching and learning materials
• Professional learning workshops and online courses
• Support of regional network meetings
• Curriculum Support publication (four times per year): Curriculum Support for teaching in English 7-12
• English 7-12 Curriculum Support website
• Student resources made available through HSC Online: http://hsc.csu.edu.au/english/

The English Unit provides advice regarding subject English and its teaching to schools, regions, State Office (including other directorates), other educational institutions and agencies.

Download the 2007 English Unit Factsheet

Key contacts for secondary English teachers are:

• Michael Murray, Manager English
• Prue Greene, Senior Curriculum Adviser English 7-12
• Debbie Sparks, Clerical Officer

The English Unit also includes a team responsible for the delivery of the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge to all school sectors. Key contacts are:

• Rosemary Charles, Special Project Officer PRC
• Trish Anderson, Project Officer PRC
• Dean Neeskens, Project Officer PRC
• Amanda Joyce, Clerical Officer