A new survey of Australian parents has revealed that while the overwhelming majority of parents are happy with their child’s schooling experience, their expectations of the school – and their [ … ]
Category: Schools
The power of parents: children soar when parents get up close and personal with their learning
*This is part three of our special three-part series of Parent Engagement, featuring Dr Linda Willis.* Parents who take a keen interest in what their children are learning at school [ … ]
‘Choose subjects that will stretch you’: Australia’s Chief Scientist imparts warm advice to a Year 10 student
Australia’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel has shared some warm-hearted career advice with a teenager worried about what subjects to study in Year 11 and 12. The student had written to [ … ]
Respect and courtesy: A healthy relationship with your child’s teacher can help you negotiate tricky moments when they arise
[This is the second story in our three-part series on Parent Engagement] Despite the convenience of digital communication, the benefits of traditional face-to-face contact shouldn’t be underestimated when it comes [ … ]
Parent Engagement: Simple yet game-changing
[This is Story One in our special three-part series on Parent Engagement] ONE of Australia’s leading researchers on parent engagement says schools inviting parents to be part of their child’s [ … ]
Children are more than their NAPLAN results: a principal’s reassuring message to parents
At this time every year, following the release of the nation’s NAPLAN results, there is a flurry of media commentary about how our students are performing – and what it [ … ]
NAPLAN results: What does it all mean?
If you have a child in Year 3, 5, 7 or 9 who sat the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test in May, you will soon be [ … ]
The latest news in Senior Schooling
Like any big change, Queensland’s brand new senior schooling system – which has been rolled out with 2019’s Year 11 cohort – has sparked excitement… as well as some worries, [ … ]
Teens speak up: Four things your child wants you to do to help them cope with high school
We all want the best for our children. But when it comes to motivating and encouraging our teens to study hard, we don’t always say the right thing – or [ … ]
Did you know Queensland’s senior schooling system has changed?
Depending on how old your child is, you may or may not be aware that senior schooling in Queensland has undergone some changes. The changes started with Year 11s this [ … ]