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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 [ … ]
Independent schools tick the box for parents during COVID-19: ‘What Parents Want’ latest survey
The proactive and positive way independent schools have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic has proven a major drawcard for parents deciding where to send their children to school, according to [ … ]
NAPLAN changes on their way from 2023
NAPLAN – the national point-in-time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will move to Term One from 2023 to put “information in teachers’ hands sooner”. It [ … ]
The Australian Curriculum Review: parents urged to continue giving feedback as ‘de-cluttering’ process continues
Acting federal Education Minister Stuart Robert has encouraged families to keep sharing their views on the draft new Australian Curriculum, which is undergoing a further round of de-cluttering and editing. [ … ]