At Cannon Hill Anglican College in Brisbane’s inner-east, parents have always been valued members of the school community. But a pilot program running in the Junior School’s Japanese language classrooms [ … ]
Category: Parenting
June/July school holidays: some boredom-busting ideas and events!
Have the June/July school holidays snuck up on you? If you’re scrambling to fill the activity calendar, we’re here to help! Below are some ideas to cherry-pick, depending on your [ … ]
Keeping kids safe online: some handy resources for parents
Parenting in any generation comes with its own unique set of challenges. But there’s little doubt today’s parents have an unenviable task when it comes to guiding children through the [ … ]
NAPLAN: the answers to parents’ Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you know about NAPLAN? The national point-in-time test has occurred in Australian schools since 2008 and is about to swing back into gear after a 12-month break [ … ]
Term 2: a great time to strengthen partnerships between home and school
The start of the school year is always a whirlwind for children and families. New classrooms, classes, teachers and routines. By the time families draw breath, Term 1 is almost [ … ]
Busting lockdown boredom: ideas and resources for keeping children entertained
Does the COVID-19 lockdown have you stumped for ideas to keep your children entertained? We hear you! Here is a list you can cherry-pick for ideas to match their interests [ … ]
New data confirms the value of independent schools to Queensland parents
Parental confidence in Queensland independent schools continues to strengthen with new data showing sector enrolments grew by 4.5% between August 2019 and 2020 to more than 130,000 students. The independent [ … ]
Indigenous school scholarship opportunities
Pictured above are past QATSIF Scholarship recipients from John Paul College at Daisy Hill in Brisbane’s south There are several scholarship programs for Indigenous children in Australia. Below is a [ … ]
Lunchbox recipes: some ideas to get you inspired!
Whether you’re a whiz in the kitchen, or prefer to stick to the basics, we hope you’ll find some recipes in the below collection that will appeal to your family. [ … ]
Why building a healthy relationship with your child’s teacher is worth your time (and how to go about it)
At the start of every school year, most parents would admit to feeling nervous about meeting their child’s new teacher and working out the best way to ‘break the ice’. [ … ]