Queensland independent schools and their families have been assured of their federal funding entitlements for 2019. The Australian Government has announced an extra $170.8 million in 2019 as an interim [ … ]
Parent views wanted in new UQ survey
Queensland parents are being asked to share their experiences and beliefs about parenting support and raising children in a survey being conducted by the University of Queensland. The survey is [ … ]
Schoolies webinar: Everything parents need to know
The end of Year 12 is a euphoric time for students. Learn how to support your child to celebrate the end of school safely in this free parent webinar. If [ … ]
Watch the webinar about emotional intelligence & children
Discover how to support the development of emotional intelligence in your child. Parentshop founder Michael Hawton shared his insights, advice and practical strategies during a recent parent webinar. If you [ … ]
Student views on NAPLAN wanted: Survey closes 16 Sept
The Queensland Government wants to hear directly from school students about their experiences with NAPLAN. Parents were invited to have their say on NAPLAN in June, but now students in [ … ]
Encourage your school to register for Outdoor Classroom Day
Schools and early childhood centres across Queensland are signing up to turn their playgrounds into classrooms on 1 November to mark Outdoor Classroom Day. Outdoor Classroom Day is an international [ … ]
2018 NAPLAN results released
Queensland remains one of the most improved states in the nation since NAPLAN testing began a decade ago, according to the 2018 test results. Queensland independent school students continue to achieve [ … ]
Apply now for the latest awards and grants
There’s always a multitude of awards, competitions, programs and grants, that schools, students and teachers can enter to earn recognition for their achievements or secure funding to pursue specialist projects. [ … ]
Watch the webinar about teens & self-control
We were all teenagers. But parenting one is much harder than being one. Parentshop founder and psychologist Michael Hawton, a leading Australian behavioural expert, coach and educator, is helping parents [ … ]
A history of supporting parent choice in education
The peak body representing Queensland’s more than 200 independent schools is today, 18 July, celebrating 50 years of dedicated advocacy and service to the sector. The Queensland Independent Schools Parents [ … ]