Queensland state schools, teachers and principals can nominate for the 2018 Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools. More than $619,000 in grant funding is available to celebrate state school education success across 11 award categories this year. The Showcase Awards are an annual … [Read more...]
New Independence Rules for Regional Students
Students from regional and remote areas will be able to start university sooner because of changes that make it easier for them to be considered “independent” for student payments. To qualify as independent for Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY Living Allowance, students from regional or remote areas … [Read more...]
St Mary’s 2018 School Leaders Step Up
On Friday 2nd February, Father Peter Doohan celebrated a special mass to welcome the 2018 St Mary’s Catholic School leaders. After the mass, the celebrations continued with a morning tea, where the new year six captains cut a cake honouring the occasion. The new leaders were congratulated at … [Read more...]
Students to Promote Teaching
Students in rural and remote areas will be encouraged to market their communities as great places to live and teach by taking part in a Teach Queensland Style photo competition. The State Government initiative encourages students and their families to produce short promotional videos showcasing … [Read more...]
New Principal finds Inspiration in the Children at St Mary’s School
Mr Michael Ward has moved from St Peters School in Caboolture to take on the principal’s role at St Mary’s Catholic School in Charleville. Mr Ward said he is delighted at the quality the of the children at St Mary’s, especially with their honest, open approach and willingness to engage. “I … [Read more...]
Those Buses, Bikes, Mum and Dad Cars and Little Tykes.
There’s a lot more for us all to watch out for on the roads around our state today- as school is in, from today, for most of our 2018 school students- Almost all 817,000 of them. So, remember those school “speed zones” … Police say they will be active on that this week… And look out for the … [Read more...]
Class of 2017 – Year 12’s Receive Results and OPs Tomorrow
The wait is nearly over for Year 12 graduates as the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) releases final results and OPs online from tomorrow. Certificates will arrive in the post from early next week. A record 53,098 young people had completed Year 12 in Queensland this year. … [Read more...]
It’s More Than an Apple for Teacher Today
Our state, Catholic and independent schools in Our Towns are celebrating World Teachers’ Day today and Education Minister Kate Jones is singing their praises. The Minister says World Teachers’ Day gives the community an opportunity to stop and reflect on the hard work, dedication and commitment … [Read more...]
Funding Boost Supports Distance Ed Kids
A $1.5 million government investment into home tutors to help Distance Ed. students read will push forward “The Partners in Learning program"...That’s the aim of the funding announced today. Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association state president Kim Hughes has welcomed the announcement from … [Read more...]
2017 P&C of the Year Awards Winners
Begonia State School P&C have received not only a huge pat on the back- but $1,000 as well. They have been named as one of the 8 Regional winners the 2017 P&C of the Year Awards. This is the third year for the Awards, which are sponsored by Commonwealth Bank and recognize the volunteer … [Read more...]
