TERM 3 - 2025 NT School of Distance Education NEWSLETTER

Our Vision

Create an inclusive learning community that inspires students to achieve their educational goals, aspirations and potential as local and global citizens.

Thank you to everyone for the positive contributions you have made to our school community throughout this term. Your support, commitment, and care continue to strengthen the partnerships that make our school such a vibrant and welcoming place.

As we come to the end of the term, I hope that students and families are able to take some time to rest and enjoy the break. Please travel safely, and I look forward to welcoming you all back refreshed and ready for another successful term.

Anne White

Principal

  • Last day of Term 3 - Friday 19th September 2025
  • Students Resume Term 4 - Tuesday 7th October 2025
  • Awards Presentation & Graduation Evening - Thursday 13th November 2025
  • Last Day of Term 4 - Friday 12th December 2025

Click here to view the current 2025 Planner

  • Welcome Back: Rock Climbing Tuesday 21st October 2025
  • World Teachers Day Friday 31st October 2025
  • Year 12/Completers Celebration Wednesday 12th November 2025
  • End of Year Party - All year levels - Week 8

On the Road with NTSDE

During term 3, NTSDE staff have visited the following schools this term to support students with their studies.

Snapshots from the Territory: Term 3 Contact Visits

Murray Downs School - September 2025
Nhulunbuy High School - August 2025
Tiwi College - September 2025

NTSDE proudly partners with more than 50 schools across the Northern Territory. We warmly welcome new schools joining our community, as well as schools returning to partner with us again, strengthening connections and supporting student learning together.

Welcome Sam Nguyen - Multimedia Team

Urban Experiences: Barra and Beyond

The Urban Experiences camp kicked off with a fishing adventure at Barramundi Adventures Darwin. It was a mixed haul of Barramundi and Golden Snapper, giving students a taste of Top End fishing. It was just the start of an action-packed 3 days full of learning, fun, and new experiences.

Connections by the Coast: Beach Picnic

A perfect day at Bundilla Beach! 10 students joined us for games, laughs and a sausage sizzle lunch. From basketball to beach chats, it was a great chance to connect and share stories of their distance education journeys. Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a great event!

Mini Urban Experiences: Abseiling

Students took on the cliffs at Bullocky Point as part of a mini Urban Experiences day! 🧗‍♂️ Through abseiling, they built trust, confidence, and courage while learning to face their fears. A fantastic experience that pushed them outside their comfort zones and created lasting memories.

MINI Urban Experiences: Digital Skills Session

Students also visited The Array in Darwin City during the Mini Urban Experiences day. 🎮💻 They explored digital creativity through music technology, game design, and even an introduction to esports. An exciting hands-on session that sparked curiosity, built new skills, and showcased the endless possibilities of digital learning. 🚀

On the beach with Brutus and Frankie! 🐪🐪

Jessie works as a cameleer. Assisting with camel rides and caring for these unique animals. Learning teamwork, customer service, and camel care in the tourism industry. A unique, hands-on pathway to success.

Soaring Sky-High

Year 10 student Olivia is soaring sky-high with Heli Muster NT in Katherine. While gaining hands-on experience learning how to service, repair, and rebuild helicopters, Liv is also completing her compulsory subjects online through NTSDE. With her puppy Zade often by her side, she’s preparing to transition into a Cert IV in Aeroskills next year - proof that learning can happen anywhere.

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