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 [ … ]
Category: Schools
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 [ … ]
Celebrating special people: World Teachers’ Day 2022
Teachers across the state were acknowledged today (28 October 2022) as part of World Teachers’ Day celebrations. Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) Chief Executive Officer Chris Mountford said the 2022 theme [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
‘Consistent growth’: A warm welcome to the new families joining the independent school sector in 2022
Queensland independent schools are expected to welcome more than 138,000 new and returning domestic students in 2022. Two new independent schools and one new campus have also been approved to [ … ]
The review of the Australian Curriculum: an update
Strong curriculum, quality teaching & orderly classrooms are the Australian Government’s priorities for school education – with Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge signalling further work would still be required on [ … ]
Year 12 external assessments: resources and information to help your child prepare
Term 4 exam season is just around the corner for our Year 12 students. Experts in learning and the teenage brain have lots of great advice for Year 12 parents [ … ]
Trends: Increase in children studying via distance education in Queensland Independent schools
There are 12.4% more students studying at home through accredited distance education programs in Queensland independent schools than there were prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and 52% [ … ]