Last updated: 1 July 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 [ … ]
Advice from an experienced hand for new Prep families
Education has been the passion and profession of Queensland independent school teacher Cathie Robinson for more than 30 years. Mrs Robinson is one of the state’s recognised expert teachers, having [ … ]
Did you know Queensland’s senior schooling system has changed?
Depending on how old your child is, you may or may not be aware that senior schooling in Queensland has undergone some changes. The changes started with Year 11s this [ … ]
Bridging the tyranny of distance between boarders and their families
For thousands of Queensland students, school is also the place they call home. This year more than 3,400 students are starting and finishing their day at an independent boarding school [ … ]
All students to sit NAPLAN online by 2021
All students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will be undertaking NAPLAN online by 2021 after Australia’s Education Ministers extended the deadline by a year. All schools were originally [ … ]
Supporting your child’s wellbeing
We all want our children to feel happy, confident and connected. But statistics tell us that while the majority of school students feel this way, a sizeable group of young [ … ]
Parenting powered by brain research
Parents of every generation have routinely scratched their heads asking, “what was going inside that brain of yours” when their child said or did something that defied commonsense or logic. [ … ]
The secrets to school fete success
Fetes can be money spinners for schools. However, new research reveals how schools can maximise their earnings and success. The line-up of stalls and activities on offer at a school [ … ]
Support for Indigenous students: key programs and dates
Giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children every chance to reach their potential and achieve success is at the heart of a range of education scholarships, events, competitions and support [ … ]
Australia Votes – Federal Election 2019
Australians will go to the polls on 18 May to elect their next Commonwealth Government. The Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network has created a dedicated 2019 federal election web page [ … ]