The national panel of education experts tasked with improving learning and wellbeing outcomes for Australian students is encouraging parents and teachers to have a say on “what is working and [ … ]
Category: Wellbeing
Supporting your kids through adversity: experts share their advice
Parenting and well-being specialists are producing some great resources for families to help steer them through what has been a very emotionally and physically draining few years. COVID-19 lockdowns, extended [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Overcoming distance and gaining trust: how one boarding school brought its remote parents closer
As one of Australia’s oldest independent schools, Ipswich Grammar School, established in 1863, has a proud history – and plenty of experience in building great relationships with its families. But [ … ]
Keeping kids safe online: what you can do
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 [ … ]
Supporting your child to transition between school levels
Starting primary school, transitioning to high school or changing schools entirely are really big occasions for your child. But the good news is that with planning and support from the [ … ]
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. [ … ]
Post-it notes of encouragement on test papers: one teacher’s winning formula for reducing exam stress
Queensland independent school mathematics teacher Nick Brooking has earned the praise of students and parents for his unique techniques to reduce students’ exam anxiety. Mr Brooking (pictured below) was already [ … ]
Study hacks: the science-backed tips for getting exam preparation ‘right’
Exam season is almost here for our senior students. That means lots of late-night cramming, sugary snacks and mounting stress… right? All of those things are definitely the cliché, but [ … ]
‘You are more than your ATAR’: university chief’s message of support to Year 12 students
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence has written an open letter to Australia’s senior students, urging them to keep the upcoming final exam season in perspective. Queensland’s Year 12 students [ … ]