School News

Flinders student athletes offered elite training by Sports Institute 

Details

Category: School News

Last Updated: Tuesday, 17 August 2021 09:04

Written by MATTHEW FLINDERS ANGLICAN COLLEGE

Monday, 16 August, 2021

A new elite sports training program is on offer to student athletes at Matthew Flinders Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, delivered by the Sunshine Coast Sports Institute (SCSI). 

Flinders and the SCSI have joined forces to deliver the SCSI @ Flinders Fitness Centre High Performance Program before and after school on campus in the College gym. 

Read more: Flinders student athletes offered elite training by Sports Institute 

LORDS Students Join Gold Coast Junior Council

Details

Category: School News

Last Updated: Tuesday, 20 April 2021 11:33

Written by LORDS (Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School), Pimpama QLD

The Junior Council is a student leadership program for Year 10 and 11 students from local Gold Coast high schools. The program provides an effective platform to consult with young people, to exchange ideas and learn about local government process, and ultimately foster active and engaged young leaders on the Gold Coast.

FOCUS ON GBC SPORT

Details

Category: School News

Last Updated: Monday, 08 March 2021 09:25

Written by Rivermount College Yatala, Qld

A recent study, reported by Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ), showed an increase in the growth of Independent schooling in Queensland during the period 2019 to 2020. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, enrolment numbers were strengthened through this timeframe with a 4.5% growth, equating to more than 130,000 students across the Independent sector. The search for quality education remained a high priority for parents despite the global disruptions and economic impact experienced by families.

Read more: FOCUS ON GBC SPORT

Outdoor Ed wins Award

Details

Category: School News

Last Updated: Tuesday, 20 April 2021 11:36

Written by St Mark's Anglican Community School - Hillarys WA

St Mark’s Anglican Community School’s Outdoor Education program has received a significant accolade in the Western Australian Outdoor Recreation Awards, taking out top spot in the category of Innovative Program Award.

This award category is aimed at recognising organisations that demonstrate a high level of innovation in program design, participant involvement or subject matter.

Read more: Outdoor Ed wins Award

2021 - A New Year, New Initiatives

Details

Category: School News

Last Updated: Thursday, 01 April 2021 13:14

Written by Kimberley College, Carbrook QLD

Kimberley College is a co-educational non-denominational school providing education to students from Prep to Year 12, located in the unique and peaceful bayside suburb or Carbrook.  Kimberley College adopts a multi‐aged classroom structure in both Primary and Middle school.  This methodology requires a genuine commitment to cater to the needs of individuals. Our teachers are dynamic educators, who are passionate and knowledgeable about learning, with a strong understanding of contemporary, evidence‐based teaching and learning practice. 

Read more: 2021 - A New Year, New Initiatives

Emanuel School Teacher wins NSW Premier’s Prize for STEM teaching

Details

Category: School News

Last Updated: Thursday, 29 October 2020 11:29

Written by Emanuel School, Randwick NSW

Emanuel School’s Head of Innovation and Digital Technologies (K-6), Sophie Poisel, has been awarded the
coveted Premier’s Prize for Innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Teaching in NSW.

“In a year that has provided our teachers with unprecedented challenges demanding ingenious solutions,
Sophie Poisel from Emanuel School is a deserving winner of the Premier’s Prize for Innovation in Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics Teaching in NSW,” said NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer Professor
Hugh Durrant-Whyte. “The commitment of teachers like Sophie will ensure that today’s students are the
future prize recipients at events like this.”

Read more: Emanuel School Teacher wins NSW Premier’s Prize for STEM teaching