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.

Welcome to the Teacher Newsletter for Winter 2026

Inside, you will find detailed articles on:

  • Curriculum Updates
  • Student Forum
  • Estimates
  • Rest and Movement Breaks
  • Data transformation
  • Course Combinations
  • AST myths

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New to leading Learning and Assessment in the ACT Senior Secondary System

Date: Wednesday 22nd July

Time: 12pm - 4pm

Venue: Level 3, 14 Childers Street, Canberra

Register Here

Introduction to the ACT senior Secondary System

Dates:  Monday 27th July

Time: 9am - 3pm

Venue: Level 3, 14 Childers Street, Canberra

Register Here

Welcome to the BSSS Summer 2026 Teacher Newsletter

Click here for articles on:

  • Teaching Critical Thinking
  • When is an idea a good idea?
  • Evidence for Educators
  • ACS tips
  • How is a course written
  • Transferring students
  • Questions and answers

Welcome to the Student Newsletter for Semester 1 2026

Inside, you will find detailed articles on:

  • Strategies
  • Late penalties
  • Planning for success
  • Understanding the ACT system
  • Special Provisions
  • Scaling
  • Questions from students

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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