Other events include a celebration of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and their language app; a student film festival introduced by actor Bryan Brown; a technology webinar for parents for the NSW Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations; and the secretary, Mark Scott, in conversation with secondary students.

Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said 'Learning together' is a fitting theme given the extraordinary challenges this year has presented.

"In the face of drought, bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, our school communities have proven just how strong and adaptable they are," Ms Mitchell said.

"Teachers and support staff moved quickly to online lessons; parents and carers took on additional responsibilities at home and students adjusted to a new way of learning."

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Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott said this year's Education Week will look a little different with many schools opting for virtual celebrations in place of the usual open classrooms and school assemblies.

"We are using technology to encourage schools to run virtual celebrations and the department has put together a series of events for the whole week," Mr Scott said.

"Learning together is our theme for Education Week 2020 and it couldn't be a more apt way to celebrate NSW public school communities in this remarkable year," Mr Scott said.

"The resilience, endurance and creativity of people in education is just incredible."

Visit the Education Week website for full details of the virtual celebrations: education.nsw.gov.au/edweek20 #EdWeek20

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