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25.01.2022 Independent Schools Queensland and the Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network are proud to support our states incredible teachers and will be joining with other peak education bodies to show our appreciation for the work they do every day on World Teachers Day. Join us to #ThankQldTeachers on 30 October when Queensland communities celebrate our inspiring and dedicated teaching professionals. Queensland Department of Education Queensland College of Teachers Queens...land Catholic Education Commission Independent Education Union - Queensland & Northern Territory Branch Queensland Teachers Union P&Cs Qld https://www.worldteachersday.com.au/ See more

25.01.2022 YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR ATAR | "There are many things more important than the ATAR can capture, and every parent is proud of their son or daughter for far more important reasons. What an important and timely reminder for our seniors from none other than the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence. Dr Spence offers plenty of other great advice for this years Year 12 cohort, including the importance of choosing a uni course that "intrigues" them (not one they feel obliged to do) and to be kind to themselves during Term 4 exams. We loved his comments so much, we wrote a whole story about them...(and included lots of links about the upcoming Queensland exam season and pre-ATAR uni offers.) Find it all here

25.01.2022 DISTRESSING VIDEO | Some important messages for parents from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner about the TikTok video that has been the subject of lots of conversations in the last 24 hours...

25.01.2022 DISENGAGEMENT | The academic school journey isn’t easy for some teens. If you have a child who is struggling to see the point of school or maybe just needs more encouragement and guidance, the Queensland Government website ‘We The Differents’ is worth exploring together. There’s advice on managing exam stress and school work, career pathways for rural students and blogs on topics like: Why school is important when it feels useless..Explore it all via the below link

24.01.2022 TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT CHILD SAFETY | The Daniel Morcombe Foundation have two great videos on their website which can help you start the conversation with your children about feeling safe (and what to do if they dont feel safe). The Early Years and Junior Primary video is aimed at 4-7 year-olds and is 16 minutes long. The Upper Primary video focuses on staying safe online, is for 8-12 year-olds, and runs for 28 minutes. (The videos were produced in conjunction with the Foundations "Australias Biggest Child Safety Lesson", but can now be viewed anytime.) Find the videos (and the accompanying parent/carer written guides) here https://danielmorcombe.com.au/australias-biggest-child-saf/

24.01.2022 Parents and carers are being urged to keep their children off social media, including Tik Tok, Twitter and Instagram, over the coming days because a distressing... video has been circulating. If your child has seen this video, here are some tips for talking to them about it. For more information see the link in comments. If your child has seen the video and you think they need help, reach out to Kids Helpline Official 1800 551 800, Headspace 1800 650 890 and Lifeline 13 11 14

24.01.2022 CHRISTMAS IN THE SLOW LANE | This is a great reminder...

23.01.2022 TIKTOK | TikTok has been the subject of a lot of parenting conversations of late - if you want objective advice about the platform, the Office of the eSafety Commissioner has information pages on lots of popular apps and social media platforms. Find the links below...

23.01.2022 RURAL AND REMOTE FAMILIES | If you live in rural/remote Queensland and have a child starting school next year, this resource for parents produced by Queensland Health and the ICPA QLD INC - Isolated Childrens Parents Association Queensland Inc is worth a read. It is titled "Children starting school in rural and remote Queensland" and can be found on the special parent portal on our website (the third document from the top) https://www.parentsnetwork.qld.edu.au//support-your-child/ or via this direct link: https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au//isolated-children

22.01.2022 BOARDING STUDENT UPDATE |

20.01.2022 Teacher-Aides | Do you have an amazing teacher aide at your childs school? This is the week to officially show them our appreciation

19.01.2022 ATAR REGISTRATION REMINDER |

19.01.2022 YEAR 12 FAMILIES | Fyi - the full suite of external assessment subject video guides are now online. Find them all here: https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/external-assessment-videos.ht

19.01.2022 NEW PODCAST | In the latest Parental As Anything podcast episode, parenting educator Maggie Dent explores death and loss and how to explain it to children. It features grief counsellor Karen Ferry and a mother, Maddie, "who had to support her children while coping with her own unimaginable grief after her youngest son died.

18.01.2022 KIDS AND GAMING | The latest episode of Maggie Dents Parental as Anything podcast will be a popular one. Maggie speaks to a couple of experts, including an addiction specialist, about how parents can find the right balance and what to do if you think your child has a gaming "problem". Listen here (allow about 30 mins)

18.01.2022 PARENTS: YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE | The impact parents can have when they support their childs academic life and general well-being is increasingly being recognised in academic circles. . Theres a really interesting comment buried in this story which looks at the importance of parental support to students studying their Year 12 final exams. . UNSW Associate Professor Jihyun Lee looked at fifteen-year-old students feelings of wellbeing around the world in relationshi...p to variables including peer-support and socio-economic status. . And the finding was, in a way, really surprising to me anyhow, he said. . "The assumption is that when students get to teenagers, they drift to friendships, and so on. But [for] every single country, the best predictor of students wellbeing was parental support. . Find the story in full below. See more

18.01.2022 MENTAL WELLBEING | The Queensland Governments Dear Mind website, launched as a result of COVID-19, has lots of great resources to boost mental health and resilience for those feeling the impact of the pandemic. Theres also a long list of organisations who can help with more individual advice and support (find the website and the full list of supports by searching "Dear Mind" in your search engine).

17.01.2022 CONSENT | A book review from Maggie Dent about a new book on the market tackling the issue of consent...

17.01.2022 SCHOOLIES NEWS | Todays message from the Byron Shire Council to school leavers and their parents...

17.01.2022 DADS DAY | Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads and father figures in our network. Enjoy your special day! This film clip from Michael Bubl is a beautiful summary of the journey of a parent.

16.01.2022 BORDER ANNOUNCEMENT | For those with friends and family in 'greater Sydney'

16.01.2022 FAVOURITE TEACHERS | This research article written by three education academics, looks into what makes a child like or dislike their teacher: a really important ingredient for student motivation and performance. They based their findings on interviews with 96 students from years 3 to 9, across a range of schools...

15.01.2022 QLD - ACT | An important announcement for any Queenslanders with family/friends in the Australian Capital Territory.

14.01.2022 HITTING THE BOOKS | Exam season is almost here for our senior students.. We did some research and it turns out theres a science to studying well - both for information retention and our teens wellbeing...find all the details in our latest story

14.01.2022 OUR AWESOME EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS | A reminder that today (Wednesday 2 September) is Early Childhood Educators Day. Thank you to this special group of people for everything you do to support young families - today and everyday. #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #thankyou

14.01.2022 PARENT SURVEY | University of Southern Queensland - Australia researchers are looking for Australian parents with a child in the early years of school (Kindy, Prep, Year 1, Year 2) to take part in an online survey on the 2020 home learning period. The results will look to be shared with education departments, peak bodies and schools. "We want to know what the benefits and challenges were, what level of support and communication they received from school, what issues they had and what they think could be done better, the research team says. There are 34 questions in the survey; you can find it here: https://surveys.usq.edu.au/466348

12.01.2022 Are your children using the following apps/games to stay connected with friends? Apex Legends https://bit.ly/2xoWnyl Houseparty https://bit.ly/3drMHDk Rob...lox https://bit.ly/2Ynvzd5 FaceTime https://bit.ly/2WExGrQ Hoop https://bit.ly/2KPp8r8 Messenger https://bit.ly/33HCfDe Learn how to protect their information and report inappropriate content or conduct with The eSafety Guide https://bit.ly/2xZAOnU See more

12.01.2022 DELAYED SCHOOL ENTRY | Whether to keep younger children in a second year of kindy (as opposed to sending them on to Prep) is often a big topic of conversation among families. The below first-hand account from a Mum offers one perspective. The Queensland Governments advice on early and delayed entry to Prep can also be found here: https://education.qld.gov.au//early-and-delayed-entry-to-p

11.01.2022 NAPLAN | Want to know what three government-appointed experts think of NAPLAN? Find out in our latest story

11.01.2022 SATURDAY FUNNY |

10.01.2022 RENEWABLE ENERGY CAREERS | This free Zoom webinar on Sunday (13 September) may be of interest to senior students interested in what job opportunities are available in the renewable energy fields. RSVP here https://www.acf.org.au/ownthefuture

10.01.2022 Our advice for parents to help limit young peoples exposure to harmful content online: Engage in your childs online activities ask what apps, sites and ga...mes theyre using and make sure theyre age-appropriate Use parental controls on devices to help limit what your child is exposed to Help them report and block upsetting content they see on social media sites or apps Let them know they can come to you about anything upsetting they see online Head to www.esafety.gov.au/parents to find out the latest advice on apps, social media and online safety issues.

10.01.2022 TWO NEW PUPIL FREE DAYS IN TERM 4 | An announcement from the Queensland Government...(please check with your individual independent school if this applies to your children, as different schools have different arrangements..)

09.01.2022 WIN A SCHOOL VISIT FROM JOHNATHAN THURSTON | A new competition, open to all Queensland schools (but particularly suited to Year 3 and 4 classes) is offering a two hour school visit from rugby league legend JT as the first prize. Classes have to download and personalise activity sheets related to getting prepared for natural disasters (cyclones, bushfires, floods) and send a picture of the results for their chance to win the visit. Entries close November 6. Find all the details here https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/schools

09.01.2022 SCHOOL REFUSAL/SCHOOL STRUGGLES | If you have a child who is struggling to engage at school, there are some really great resources for parents on the (new-ish) Spark Their Future website, including strategies on how to develop their resilience, find their passions and improve self-esteem. Browse the website here: https://www.sparktheirfuture.qld.edu.au/

05.01.2022 PARENTS OF GIRLS | This will be of interest to parents of tween girls

05.01.2022 PARENTING SURVEY | Researchers from the University of Tasmania are seeking parents of children, both on the autism spectrum and typically developing children (aged between 3 and 16) to participate in a study that will investigate parenting stress and assess whether the Autism Parenting Stress Index (APSI) accurately measures parenting stress for parents of children on the spectrum. Find more information and a link to the survey on the Autism Queensland website

05.01.2022 In the lead up to the Qld election ISQ & the QIS Parents Network will be advocating for the needs of independent school communities. Watch their video - https://tinyurl.com/y3cptx5u #ValueofIndependentSchools #QldElection2020 Authorised by ISQ & QIS Parents Network

04.01.2022 TIKTOK EXPLAINED | If youre a parent and keen to know more about TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube, the Office of the eSafety Commissioner are offering free parent webinars this month. The first two sessions are already full, but there are limited spots on 10 September 12.30-1.30pm and theyve just released another session on 17 September 4-5pm. Register via this link: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

03.01.2022 FRIDAY | Wishing all our followers a happy weekend ahead ...

03.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY | A reminder that The Australian Curriculum is under review and a dedicated public feedback website will be open for public submissions until July 8. "As many parents as possible" have been urged to voice an opinion. Read the background and other important dates in our recent story...

02.01.2022 #BREAKING: A COVID-19 case has been detected on the Sunshine Coast. MORE: https://ab.co/3cqSme2 Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said a 44-year-old woman travelled ...from Victoria through NSW and crossed the Queensland border on June 5. She is staying with her husband and other family members in Caloundra and was tested yesterday, with a positive result confirmed today, Ms D'Ath said. Live press conference: https://bit.ly/3goE13b List of COVID-19 exposure sites: https://ab.co/3ioNg5X Get more ABC News from Queensland: https://bit.ly/ABCNewsQueensland Information for multicultural communities: https://bit.ly/38rA0b7 Queensland Health site: http://bit.ly/3s3L71M Download the ABC News app: https://ab.co/37ozMRq

01.01.2022 ANOTHER BORDER UPDATE |

01.01.2022 EATING DISORDER INFORMATION | From Kids Helpline Official

01.01.2022 BREAKING: The Queensland border bubble has been extended to Moree in New South Wales. This will aid boarding school families and those affected by the loss of Mungindis supermarket. #covid19

01.01.2022 YEAR 12 RESULTS: LOG-IN INFO | Just a reminder that there are two different log-in systems for checking Year 12 results on December 19. Students can access final subject results (and download their Senior Statement) via the QCAA Student Portal here: https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/ ATARs can be accessed via QTAC's ATAR portal: https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/