The annual NAPLAN test – a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 – will move to Term One from 2023. The decision to [ … ]
‘First impressions are important’: Why forming a good relationship with your child’s teacher is worth your time
If you want your child to do better academically, emotionally and socially, there is one key relationship worth investing in – and that’s the one you have with your child’s [ … ]
New Queensland independent schools opening in 2023
Queensland independent schools are expected to welcome more than 145,000 new and returning domestic students in 2023. Six new independent schools and nine new campuses have also been approved to [ … ]
EPIC: World-leading findings from our parent engagement research
The ‘how to’ of engaging parents in their child’s learning and wellbeing – a concept known as parent engagement – is a step closer thanks to world-leading findings from a [ … ]
Busting myths: Queensland families from all income levels choose independent schools
A new report released today has busted common myths about parental income and school choice, revealing Queensland families from all income levels choose independent schools. The report also shows more [ … ]
School-family partnerships leading to improved oracy outcomes
At St John’s Anglican College, oracy is blooming, thanks to a range of strategies being undertaken in partnership between teachers and parents. Improving declining “oracy skills”, also known as students’ [ … ]
NAPLAN 2022 results – and the changes ahead for 2023
A national snapshot of results from this year’s NAPLAN testing was released this week (31 October 2022). The regulatory body that oversees NAPLAN, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ … ]
Celebrating special people: World Teachers’ Day 2022
Teachers across the state were acknowledged today (28 October 2022) as part of World Teachers’ Day celebrations. Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) Chief Executive Officer Chris Mountford said the 2022 theme [ … ]
Queensland independent school leaders bringing the world to students’ door
Leaders from Queensland independent schools have come together to share ideas and explore new ways and concepts to truly prepare their students to become global citizens. Independent Schools Queensland’s 2022 [ … ]
Bringing parents closer to their child’s learning: insights from our EPIC parent engagement project
Parent engagement is by no means a new concept in education circles. Research over the last 60 years, conducted here in Australia and overseas, has proven its value – and [ … ]