NSW Minister for Education, The Hon. Adrian Piccoli, recently presented Reece Barrett from Windsor High School and Ashley Alwan from Model Farms High School with their Record of School Achievement (RoSA) credentials at a ceremony at Parliament House, Sydney.

The RoSA is the new credential for students who leave school after Year 10 and before they receive their Higher School Certificate (HSC).

According to Minister Piccoli, Reece and Ashley are great examples. “They both have well planned pathways, securing jobs in their chosen fields and have committed to further education which will build on what they will learn on the job.”

The RoSA will record results using A to E grades. Participation in any incomplete courses up until a student leaves school will also be included. This will give students a comprehensive record of their academic achievements.

All grades are allocated by schools and monitored by the Board to ensure students receive fair and consistent recognition of their work.

Students leaving school before they get their HSC also have the option to take online literacy and numeracy tests. Students will be able to take the tests during set times throughout the year.

Eligible students were mailed their RoSA credentials last week.

For more information about the RoSA visit http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/rosa/.