Arethusa College | Education

Arethusa College

Phone: +61 1300 720 371

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Businesses
• Education
• School

25.01.2022 | SCHOOLS OUT | WE MADE IT| We are so proud of our young people, the resilience they have shown this term, and all that they have achieved. Wishing you all a safe and relaxing term break and we look forward to seeing our students return on Tuesday 6 October.

25.01.2022 Our friends at DBay Families have some great information on Emotional Intelligence. Why not take a moment to talk to your family about emotional intelligence and reflect on the past Term.

25.01.2022 | School Survey | We value the feedback of our college community and would like to invite all of our parents and carers to check their email for the survey link.

23.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our CEO. We are so thankful we know you, it is an honour to follow your vision and we love your passion for giving our students opportunities to succeed and flourish. We hope you have a great day.

22.01.2022 We love to hear how well our students are doing at Arethusa and how we are able to support their schooling needs. The below testimony is from a parent who has seen their student thriving since attending Arethusa in Term 3, 2020. #doingschooldifferently #thearethusaway #TestimonyTuesday

22.01.2022 We are seeking resources for our automotive program. If you have any de-registered, working vehicles that we can take off your hands or are selling for cheap, that our students can use for an Automotive unit, please contact Raylene Clark via the school office. 1300 720 371 [email protected]

21.01.2022 Today we welcome back our students in year 9 & 10, to our Spring Hill and Deception Bay Campuses. School has been so quiet without you! We hope you are as excited to be back as the staff are to see you. ... Have a brilliant day!!

21.01.2022 Celebrate Luke has been a student at Arethusa College since Year 7. This year Luke started Year 11 in our Cert lll Automotive program and had work experience in the industry. Luke has since gained a full time apprenticeship at Beecham Holden. ... Luke, we are so proud of your hard work and determination that has led to this great achievement! Well done!!

20.01.2022 I Wellbeing Wednesday I It is likely that your students are experiencing lots of emotions after heading back to school in the last few days/week - this is completely normal. Adrenalin is released when our young people experience excitement or stress - when they come home they may be tired, overwhelmed or distant. ... Below are some helpful tips on how you can support your student through this.

20.01.2022 I Thankful Thursday I Today we are thankful for the parents and guardians in our community. Comment below with what you are thankful for today .

19.01.2022 What a Totally Wild morning! We have had Totally Wild filming a an episode on the Cicada Film Festival: short film competition for SEQ youth and showcasing the project our Deception Bay students have been working on. Keep an eye out for the full video made by our students and the episode of Totally Wild that we will be appearing in!

19.01.2022 \\ Interested in TAFE? \\ Planning your dream job, a career change or want to enhance your existing skills but not sure where to start and how to get there? Get ready to start 2021 with TAFE Queensland Brisbane Virtual Open Day and find out how to lay the foundations of your future.... WHERE: ONLINE - REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS WHEN: MONDAY 24 AND TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2020 TIME: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Stay tuned for more information - Individual Study areas will have scheduled live webinars and opportunities to chat with our experienced teachers. This event will help you to map out the study pathway into the career of your dreams. Discover all there is to know about studying with TAFE Queensland. Follow the link below to register!

19.01.2022 | ADVENTURE ACADEMY | This year we launched our brand new initiative; the Arethusa Adventure Academy (AAA), for students who are drawn to the outdoors and come alive through learning outside the traditional classroom environment. If you are interested in the Arethusa way or you want to know more about how we do school differently, please feel free to contact us via 1300 720 371 or [email protected]... by a Year 12 student

19.01.2022 Welcome to Term 1, 2021 We are so excited to invite our returning and new students on to campus today. The campuses are buzzing with excitement, it’s going to be a great year! ... #arethusacollege #doingschooldifferently #thearethusaway

18.01.2022 Dont forget its Pupil Free day tomorrow. (Friday 29 May) We will see everyone on Monday.Dont forget its Pupil Free day tomorrow. (Friday 29 May) We will see everyone on Monday.

18.01.2022 Its going to be a Totally Wild day tomorrow....Arethusa College feature on the 8am episode, with their Cicada Film Festival: short film competition entry!!

17.01.2022 I WE'RE LIVE I We've recently revamped our website and we hope you love it as much as we do! Check it out for information on; who we are, why we do what we do, how to enrol at our College and our 2019 Annual Report.

16.01.2022 Last night our Spring Hill Year 12 students and senior teaching staff attended their formal. We are so incredibly proud of them all for their resilience, can do attitude and ability to get through their year 12 schooling with a smile on their faces! You each looked wonderful last night, it was a pleasure and privilege to celebrate you.

16.01.2022 If you go down to West End today, you’re in for a big surprise! Thank you to our talented artist @james_alley for this incredible mural; a gift to our students and to our community. ... We LOVE it!

15.01.2022 First week of school feels! Anyone else? But it was oh so good! We loved being back together across all of our campuses. It’s been a fun week getting to know our new students and seeing our returning students. Get some rest and see you Monday! ... #doingschooldifferently #thearethusaway #therepydog @iampuglet

15.01.2022 Set the alarms! Lay out the uniform! Prepare the pack lunches! ... Term 3 starts tomorrow!!

15.01.2022 Were back Our staff our back at work, planning, preparing and training for the second semester. We will see all of our Students on Monday 20th

13.01.2022 Kids Helpline have some great social media tips which will support your wellbeing!!

13.01.2022 Year 13 Future of Work Expo starts this week! Register for webinars below.

13.01.2022 | WELLBEING WEDNESDAY | ReachOut.com have some great tips to support with resilience.

13.01.2022 | Job Opportunities | If you are looking for an exciting new job role in 2021, check out our website for some opportunities that we have available. https://www.arethusa.qld.edu.au/job-opportunities/

12.01.2022 ADFA VIRTUAL OPEN DAY FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A Saturday Aug 22 11am-12pm AEST Take a virtual campus tour to check out the world-class facilities at ADFA, learn about UNSW degrees and watch ADFA Open Day demonstrations.... Register online below https://www.facebook.com/events/429188777980002/

12.01.2022 FEEL GOOD FRIDAY We have some of the very best teachers that engage students in learning that excites them and makes them enjoy coming to school!! Go team!!

12.01.2022 Ever wondered how a Mural is painted? Check out this time lapse of the incredible mural at our Montague Road Campus. The very talented James from Metagraphics hand sprayed this design in just FOUR days!!

11.01.2022 Updated Term Dates For our Spring Hill and Windsor Campuses, the EKKA public holiday is now on Friday 14th August. Term 3 starts on Monday 20th July. See you then!

10.01.2022 If you missed our segment on Totally Wild, showcasing our Cicada Film Festival: short film competition entry, you can catch it on 10 play. So proud of our students, they did a fantastic job and how beautiful does our Deception Bay campus look!

10.01.2022 Your new enrolment portal is here! We have streamlined our enrolment process into one easy online portal. Follow the links to enroll your student now!

10.01.2022 3 more sleeps!! We are so excited to be welcoming our returning and new students to Term 3 on Monday. Enjoy the last few days of your holidays!

09.01.2022 Today and everyday we make sure we connect and check in with our students, to let them know that we are here for them and will listen to anything they want to share. A school day at Arethusa is not just about doing school work, its about feeling safe and supported.

08.01.2022 l Last Day of Term l We have made it through the craziest of terms, we've seen more of each other through screens than we have in person, but it's made the time we have been together more special. We are so proud of all of our students and staff in the way they have conducted themselves through the curveball we were thrown, with COVID19. They have shown resilience, determination, persistence, support for one another and we are now more connected than ever!... You all deserve the well-earned break!! School reopens on Monday 20th July and we cant wait to see all of our students then.

08.01.2022 \\ SPRING HILL GRADUATION // What an incredible afternoon celebrating our Spring Hill, Year 12 Graduates. You have shown so much strength, determination and perseverance this year. ... You have shone in an incredibly dark and difficult time, and we are so proud to have been there to watch you grow through this. We believe in you, and we wish you the very best for your futures. #2020graduate #doingschooldifferently #believe #expect #celebrate

08.01.2022 Its ok to feel nervous, fearful or worried about transitioning back to normality as the restrictions of COVID-19. Kids Helpline have some strategies to help navigate your feelings.

07.01.2022 Free Online Forum UN Global Day of Parents Thursday 4 June, 11am -12noon... Join us to celebrate the Global Day of Parents 2020. Hear how the shared strength, insight, creativity, and humour of parents is changing practice in Queensland. In conversation: o The Hon Di Farmer, MP, Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, with o Parents from the Family Inclusion Network, Southeast Qld and the Queensland Parents Advisory Committee (the QPAC). You can register for the event below.

07.01.2022 I EKKA PUBLIC HOLIDAY l Don't forget, EKKA public holidays are next week. Monday 10th - Deception Bay Campus observes the Moreton Bay holiday... and Friday 14th - Spring Hill and Windsor Campuses observe the Brisbane City holiday

06.01.2022 Remember, its Pupil Free day tomorrow.

05.01.2022 Happy Birthday to the Queen of Arethusa, our very own Executive Principal, Lisa Coles. We love you and celebrate you.

05.01.2022 http:// FIRST DAY BACK // Its a great day to be welcoming all of our returning and new students to Term 3. We can feel the excitement and anticipation in the air, as students start filling up the classrooms once again. ... Its going to be a fun filled Term!

04.01.2022 Beautiful evening at our Deception Bay Year 12’s formal. You guys have persevered through a challenging year and it was brilliant to celebrate you and all your achievements last night. You all looked amazing and even the teachers scrubbed up well.

04.01.2022 The The Salvation Army are offering assistance to families with back to school costs. Call 1300 371 288 for more information.

04.01.2022 http:// Were growing! // Work has started at our Deception Bay Campus for two new learning hubs! Watch this space to follow the progress.

03.01.2022 Need support with obtaining your 100 hours? PCYC Braking the Cycle (BTC) is a volunteer driver mentor program designed to support learner drivers without access to a supervisor or registered vehicle to complete their logbook hours. The aim of the program is to provide young people with increased employment opportunities, community connection and driver education. Follow the link below for more information

03.01.2022 We love hearing stories of how well our young people are doing at Arethusa College! This is why we exist, to do school differently so that every student has the opportunity to flourish, to succeed, and to have a sense of achievement. Thank you Jane for allowing us to share this story. We too, are proud and celebrate Mitchell.

03.01.2022 2021 TERM DATES

03.01.2022 I TAFE Queensland Scholarships I Achieve your career goals with the help of a TAFE Queensland Scholarship. There are two types of scholarships available:... Merit scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate outstanding academic merit or demonstrate strong work performance along with the demonstrable desire to secure ongoing employment within the industry to which they applied for the scholarship. Access and equity scholarships provide equitable access to study at TAFE Queensland. They are awarded to students who can demonstrate a genuine interest in and commitment to their chosen career, and on the basis of specific equity criteria. Follow the link below to apply!

03.01.2022 http:// Community News // On July 30th Defence Force Recruiting are running a Women in Trades Information Evening. This session is aimed at females interested in pursuing a career in Trades, in the Australian Defence Force. It will be a unique opportunity for female students to hear from current serving military members about their roles and experience within the ADF. I have attached a flyer for distribution, but please also find important information below: Defence Force Recruiti...ng invites you to our upcoming Women in Trades Information Evening! Whether youre starting your trade career from scratch or are looking for new avenues for your skills, the ADF has a wide range of varied and rewarding avenues you may not have yet considered. When: Thursday, 30th July, 6pm to 8pm Where: Defence Force Recruiting Brisbane, Level 13, 295 Ann St RSVP: via the link below We kindly advise that students attending bring only one parent or guardian, as COVID-19 social distancing and gathering restrictions are still in place. Please ensure both attendees are registered via the link above. If you have any questions, or require some further information, please dont hesitate to reach out to the team at [email protected].

01.01.2022 PROGRESS The new Deception Bay Hubs are going up fast! We are so excited for them to be completed.