ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies

The ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (ACT BSSS) is a statutory authority responsible for the certification of senior secondary school studies in government and non-government schools in the Australian Capital Territory.

There are two upcoming opportunities for introducing the new Languages Courses for 2027 and discussing implementation with colleagues.

1 - Introduction to the new Languages Courses

Date: Friday 16 October

Time: 9am to 1pm

Venue: Level 3, 14 Childers Street, Canberra

2 - Dr Judith Norris, Australian Catholic University, on Reflection and Reflexivity in Education

Date: Thursday 22 October

Time: 11am to 1pm

Venue: Level 3, 14 Childers Street, Canberra

SIGN UP for one or both workshops.

Welcome to the Teacher Newsletter for Spring 2026

Inside you will find detailed articles on:

  • Mathematics Review
  • Curriculum Updates and PL for new courses
  • Assessment and AI
  • Questions from teachers
  • Bringing cultural institutions into the classroom

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Welcome to the Student Newsletter for Semester 2 2026

Inside you will find detailed articles on:

  • Motivation
  • Maths - a requirement?
  • Important Dates
  • AI and Cognition
  • Your Value and the Way Ahead
  • Questions from Students
  • Special Provisions and Rest and Movement Breaks

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ACT Senior Secondary System

Information about the ACT Secondary System including the Board, Policy and Procedures and the schools

Information for Students

Information for students including AST, Curriculum and Moderation

Information for Teachers

Information for teachers including AST, Curriculum and Moderation

Academic Integrity 

Information for teachers and students on Academic Integrity