What is play-based learning and why does it matter?
By Guardian Childcare and Education
When children play, it might look like simple fun, but in reality, they are building the foundations for lifelong learning.
At
Leading city researchers supported onto global stage
Six of Brisbane’s leading researchers and innovators will receive grants to attend major international conferences in their fields.
The 2026 Lord Mayor’s Convention
School support officers added to youth crime squads
The Queensland Government has added School Support and Child Safety Officers to its Youth Co-Responder Teams as part of the battle against youth crime.
The teams have
Interest in faith-based schooling is growing across South-East Queensland, with more than 5000 families enrolled to attend Brisbane Catholic Education’s 2026 Open
Faint electrical glows shimmering from treetops have been captured by storm-chasing scientists.
Penn State University researchers say these “corona discharges” were
By Sun Yee Yip
Australia needs more teachers. It ranks among the worst-performing countries in the OECD for teacher shortages. This is particularly so for public
Construction has started on a new $98 million primary school in one of Australia’s fastest growing areas.
The Caloundra South primary school on Queensland’s Sunshine
Parents and schools can support children to develop strong foundations, and confidence in their learning by working together.
Brisbane Catholic Education Project Lead
More than 1000 new coral reefs discovered in the north
Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) scientists have found more than 1000 previously uncharted coral reefs in northern Australia.
It says the reefs from Houtman
Guardian appoints former police officer into safety role
Guardian Childcare and Education has appointed a former NSW Police Service child protection officer into its new national Investigations Lead role.
Jason Madsen takes on