Board of Studies
This article is about the former education board in NSW. For the current education board, see Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards.
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| Abbreviation | BOS |
|---|---|
| Successor | Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards |
| Formation | 1990 |
| Extinction | 2013 |
| Type | Government agency |
| Headquarters | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 33°52′01″S 151°12′18″E / 33.867039°S 151.204965°ECoordinates: 33°52′01″S 151°12′18″E / 33.867039°S 151.204965°E |
Region served | New South Wales, Australia |
President | Tom Alegounarias |
Chief Executive | Carol Taylor |
Budget | $110 million |
Staff | 210 |
| Website | boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au |
The Board of Studies was the state government education board in New South Wales, Australia from 1990 to 2013. It provided educational leadership by developing the curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12 and awarding the secondary school credentials Record of School Achievement and Higher School Certificate.
The Board of Studies amalgamated with the NSW Institute of Teachers on 1 January 2014 to form the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES).
Presidents of the Board of Studies
- Tom Alegounarias (2009–2013)[1]
- Gordon Stanley (1998–2008)[2]
- Sam Weller (1994–1997)[3]
- John Lambert (1990–1994)[4] (deceased)[5][6]
See also
References
- ↑ Parker, Maralyn (13 May 2009). "Over one year late a new president for the NSW Board of Studies". news.com.au. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
- ↑ Patty, Anna (3 March 2008). "Taking standards overseas". smh.com.au. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
- ↑ "Board members". boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au. 1997. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
- ↑ "Proposed Board Of Studies Inquiry". parliament.nsw.gov.au. 10 March 1994. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
- ↑ "Death of John Lambert: Tuesday 2 December 2014". news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ↑ "Hundreds farewell ‘champion of Christian education’". sydneyanglicans.net. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
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