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‘Thank you for believing in me’: Year 12s pen special tribute to their families and teachers

QIS Parents Network - November 18, 2020

There’s been plenty written about the unique challenges faced by this year’s graduating Queensland seniors. But through all the twists and turns of 2020 – adapting to a brand new [ … ]

Transitioning from child to teen: a new guide for parents of daughters

November 6, 2020

Parent engagement in education – not a question of ‘if’ or ‘when’, but ‘how’: experts

October 28, 2020

A video message of thanks from parents on World Teachers’ Day

QIS Parents Network - October 28, 2020

Did your child’s teacher go above and beyond during 2020? A note of thanks or a quick word of encouragement means so much to teachers who work hard each and [ … ]

Year 12 families: how to best support your teen through exams (+ all the external exam links they’ll need)

October 6, 2020

Expert review recommends major changes – and a new name – for NAPLAN

September 2, 2020

‘You are more than your ATAR’: university chief’s message of support to Year 12 students

QIS Parents Network - September 1, 2020

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 [ … ]

Harnessing parent power to boost students’ engagement with maths

August 4, 2020

‘Green shoots’ emerging: educators and families share how COVID-19 has boosted the home-school relationship

July 28, 2020

Online parent-teacher interviews during COVID-19: a welcome change for many parents

QIS Parents Network - July 28, 2020

Case Study: St Andrew’s Anglican College For St Andrew’s Anglican College, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of ideas and changes the 1,300-student school had been “tinkering away” with for [ … ]