New School Leaving Age

As of January 2010, New South Wales will have a new school leaving age, meaning students will complete Year 10 and then have a number of options in which to participate until at least age 17.

What’s New?

From 2010, all NSW students must complete Year 10.
After Year 10 and until the age of 17 students must be:

• In school, or registered for home schooling OR

• In approved education or training OR

• In full time paid employment (average 25 hours/week) OR

• In a combination of these

This applies to students who complete Year 10 in 2009 and to all subsequent years.

More information
www.schools.nsw.edu.au

Mr Steve Walton
Deputy Principal - Welfare