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 [ … ]
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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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Our 2021-22 Annual Report
QIS Parents Network is a proud of our advocacy on behalf of independent school families – and our meaningful parent engagement research – in the 2021-22 financial year. Find our [ … ]
QIS Parents Network appoints new Executive Officer
Amanda Watt has been appointed Executive Officer of the Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network. Shari Armistead, Chair of the QIS Parents Network and Independent Schools Queensland Director (Strategic Relations) thanked [ … ]
Boost to Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme in State Budget
Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) has welcomed the ongoing capital funding for non-state schools, and a boost to the Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme, outlined in the 2022-23 State Budget. Eligible [ … ]
Feedback wanted on proposed revisions to the way languages (German, Indonesian, Korean, Modern Greek, Spanish) are taught
While the bulk of the Australian Curriculum Review is now complete and live on a dedicated website, further review work is still underway on the curriculum relating to 12 languages [ … ]
IT hardware funding increase for geographically isolated Queensland students
Geographically isolated children who learn by distance education at a state school will have their out-of-pocket IT hardware costs subsidised by an extra $150 every year from July 1 2022. [ … ]
QIS Parents Network welcomes new Federal Education Minister as independent school enrolments hit all-time high
Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) and Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network welcome Hon Jason Clare MP as the new Federal Minister for Education and Senator Anthony Chisolm as Assistant Minister. Mr [ … ]
Updated Australian Curriculum (version 9.0) now live
After a lengthy review process and several redrafts, the new Australian Curriculum has been approved and released. The document – dubbed Version 9.0 – was endorsed by Education Ministers on [ … ]