The Queensland Government announced on 21 May 2023, that it was considering expanding the current fee-free kindy model to all Queensland families. Currently 14,000 children already receive access to a [ … ]
Category: Parenting
Queensland independent school sector continues to grow
New data shows a growing number of parents are choosing to enrol their children in Queensland’s independent schools. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on 15 February [ … ]
‘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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Vaping: myth-busting resources to share with your teens
If you want to understand vaping better, the following new resources are worth exploring with your tweens and teens. The Vape Truths website, recently created by Queensland Heath and featuring [ … ]
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 [ … ]