Dubbo College Senior Campus student leaders Grace Gower and David Woods launched the NSW Public School's Education Week celebrations on Monday via a web stream collaboration with Sydney's St Mary's North Public School.
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The theme for the 65th Education Week is 'Every Student, Every Voice', which aims to empower students to speak up and be their best.
Education Week celebrates how public schools are equipping young people with the skills and qualities they need to thrive.
The launch kicked off a week of celebrations of the achievements of public schools, their students, staff and communities.
Among the events planned are open days, special assemblies, performances and principals who will be swapping schools.
"Today's official celebration will see every student and every voice be truly reflective of public education across NSW," Miss Gower said.
Dubbo College Executive Principal Andrew Jones said at Dubbo College they have 560 grade 11 and 12 students and 50 staff members, and last year they celebrated 100 years of public education.
Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell, Local MP Dugald Saunders and Dubbo Mayor Ben Shields were all in attendance at the Dubbo College Senior Campus for the launch.
"Times are so tough in our regional areas at the moment, so it's more important than ever to ensure children are still getting the best education possible," Ms Mitchell said.
"Normality and consistency are key even though our communities are struggling."
Miss Gower said the support of the celebrations acknowledges the high standards of which public education is held across the state.
"And the fine work which is completed every day by teachers and other staff at more than 2,200 public schools across NSW," she said.
Mr Saunders said he encourages students, right across the region, to feel informed, empowered and supported in their ambitions and opinions.
"It is so important for children in our region to feel as though they can speak up about what they're passionate about; we want them to become informed and engaged global citizens," he said.
"Reminding students that they have a voice, are valued and are cared for will give them a sense of purpose that will prepare them to be engaged citizens in a dynamic society.
"It is so important we instil these values in our children when they are at school; investing in them is an investment in our future, and we are allowing them to shape the world."