Board of Studies

The Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (abbreviated as BOSTES) was the state government education agency in New South Wales, Australia. It was formed on 1 January 2014 following the amalgamation of the Board of Studies and the NSW Institute of Teachers, and replaced on 1 January 2017 by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority. BOSTES was responsible for: the accreditation of all teachers at all levels the endorsement of teachers’ professional learning the accreditation of initial teacher education degrees establishing professional teaching standards. curriculum from kindergarten to initial teacher education examinations (including the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the AMEB NSW) the registration of non-government schools and home schooling the regulation of school providers of courses to overseas studentsBOSTES was also accredited by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority as the NSW test administration authority for NAPLAN. BOSTES was responsible for awarding the secondary school credentials Record of School Achievement and HSC.

The New South Wales Education Standards Authority (abbreviated as NESA) is the state government education statutory authority with the responsibility for the establishment and monitoring of quality teaching, learning, assessment and school standards in the Australian state of New South Wales. It was formed on 1 January 2017 to replace the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards,NESA is responsible for setting and monitoring teaching, learning, assessment and school standards. This includes responsibility, across NSW public, Catholic and independent schools, for: Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculumaccreditation of teachers and teaching degrees the internationally recognised HSC school registration and home schooling.In May 2019 the NESA Board and Minister for Education approved the NESA Charter which sets out the organisation's mission and purpose, objectives and functions, standards, values and operating principles, and the role of the Board. Read the NESA Statement of Expectations released by the Minister. NESA has developed a Commitment to Aboriginal Education in partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (AECG). NESA is also accredited by Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority as the NSW test administration authority for NAPLAN. NESA is responsible for awarding the secondary school credentials Record of School Achievement and Higher School Certificate.

Erskine Street Police Station is a heritage-listed former police station at 82 Erskine Street, Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by William Dumaresq and built in 1827. It is also known as the Erskine Street Watch House. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Watch House Terrace is a heritage-listed row of terraced houses at 66–80 Erskine Street, Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

The AWA Tower is a heritage-listed office and communications complex in Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia built for Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Limited. The AWA Tower consists of a radio transmission tower atop a 15-storey building. It is located in the Sydney central business district at 45-47 York Street, close to Wynyard Park and Wynyard railway station. It was designed by Robertson, Marks and McCredie in association with DT Morrow and Gordon and built from 1937 to 1939 by William Hughes and Co. Pty Ltd. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Pinnacle House is a heritage-listed former warehouse at 2-6 Barrack Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Sheerin & Hennessy and built from 1888 to 1892 by Allum Brothers. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

The Red Cross House is a heritage-listed former commercial building and now Australian Red Cross and blood transfusion centre located at 153-159 Clarence Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Samuel Lipson, architect, in conjunction with Robertson and Marks and McCredie and built from 1937 to 1938 by Kell & Rigby. It was originally built for the firm of S. Hoffnung & Co.. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 25 May 2001.

BT, formerly BT Financial Group, is a financial services company based at Tower Two, International Towers Sydney in Sydney, Australia, with operations there and in New Zealand. Its product range includes managed investments, superannuation, insurance, and private banking. In 1969, BT began as the Australian subsidiary of the Bankers Trust Company of New York, Bankers Trust Australia. BT is the wealth management arm of Westpac, a banking and other financial services company operating since 1817. BT has been granted a MySuper authority, enabling it to continue to receive default superannuation contribution from 1 Jan 2014.

The James Hardie House (also know as the Asbestos House) is an Art Deco commercial building in Sydney, Australia.

Wynyard railway station () is a heritage-listed underground commuter rail station located in the north-west precinct of the Sydney central business district, in New South Wales, Australia. The station opened on 28 February 1932 to coincide with the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

International House is a heritage-listed commercial building at 14-16 York Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Robertson & Marks and built during 1913 by Howie, Brown & Moffat, Master Builders. It is also known as Pomeroy House. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Wynyard () is an urban locality adjacent to Wynyard railway station in the Sydney central business district of New South Wales, Australia. Wynyard is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney. The postcode is 2000. Wynyard Park is a prominent landmark in this area. Wynyard was named in honour of Major-General Edward Buckley Wynyard, a former British Army officer who, in September 1847, was put in command of the troops in New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land and New Zealand.Wynyard railway station is located underground and is a major Sydney Trains railway station, serviced by six lines. It is also a major bus terminal, serving as the CBD terminus for many routes from the Northern Beaches and North Shore.