Does the COVID-19 lockdown have you stumped for ideas to keep your children entertained? We hear you! Here are some lists that you can cherry-pick for ideas to match their [ … ]
Category: Parenting
In this together: school-family partnerships have never been more important!
The partnerships between independent schools and parents have never been more important as communities work together to transition to new learning routines and approaches in Term 2. Independent Schools Queensland [ … ]
Suddenly supervising schoolwork (as well as parenting) through COVID-19? Here’s our advice …
If you are like hundreds of thousands of parents around Australia, you are suddenly having to squeeze your children’s ‘remote learning’ into your already busy day (thanks COVID-19). But before [ … ]
Families having fun in isolation: a collection of tales to brighten your day
*photo credit: Maja Szumylo (http://www.emotionalphotography.com.au) COVID-19 has turned life upside down, and resulted in financial hardship for many families. But, amongst all the tough news, social distancing and difficult adjustments, there’s [ … ]
Career planning for your teen in the age of social distancing
There’s no doubt COVID-19 has thrown us all many curveballs! But education organisations are moving quickly to adapt their resources and support so they’re effective in our new, contactless world. [ … ]
Parent engagement experts confirm the power of parents in learning
PARENT engagement is a powerful tool that boosts children’s learning and wellbeing, and is rightly being recognised by governments, schools and communities as a priority, independent school educators have been [ … ]
Unlocking the teenage brain: how to boost your relationship with your teen
Every stage of parenting has its own unique set of challenges. But surely the teenage years are the hardest – aren’t they? Brisbane-based Child and Family Practitioner Afra Durance, who [ … ]
Parent engagement key focus for our new Executive Officer
We’re delighted to introduce you to Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network’s new Executive Officer, Justine Cirocco. Ms Cirocco joined us in December, taking over the reigns from our founding Executive [ … ]
Parent Engagement: a fantastic new (free) guide for schools
What do you know about the concept of parent engagement in schools? It’s a fascinating area of research which at its heart is about schools and families forming productive partnerships [ … ]
Getting your relationship with your child’s teacher off to a great start!
Teachers share what works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to the parent-teacher dynamic… So what is the right way to approach your child’s new teacher? Do you [ … ]