Schools

Teacher takes mobile phone off student in classroom. | Newsreel

Mobile phone ban improving classroom behaviour

A national restriction on mobile phones in classrooms had reduced incidents in public schools, according to new data. A year after Education Ministers agreed to put the
Read more 17 February 2025
Canberra, Australia. | Newsreel

Student travel support boosted for Canberra trips

Australian school students will be encouraged to visit the centre of the country’s democratic processes through increased travel grants. The Federal Government is
Read more 10 February 2025
(From left to right) St Bonaventure’s College Parish Priest Father Onyema, His Grace Archbishop Mark Coleridge, BCE’s Executive Director Dr Sally Towns, Foundation Principal Anthony Elmore. | Newsreel

Elmore to shape solid foundations at St Bonaventure’s

The Principal of one of South-East Queensland’s newest schools is eager to build a community, literally, from the ground up. Anthony Elmore was joined by Brisbane
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Teacher Megan Pidskalny. | Newsreel

Pioneering spirit drives online learning innovation

A passion for the past has not stopped teacher Megan Pidskalny leading the charge to deliver a future-focussed, technology-enhanced education for students. As Head of
Read more 5 February 2025
St Flannan’s School Zillmere Principal Cheryl Bell and students. | Newsreel

St Flannan’s student now the school’s Principal

A former student is now the Principal at St Flannan’s School Zillmere. Moving from Townsville, Cheryl Bell completed Year 6 and 7 at the north Brisbane school, where
Read more 4 February 2025
Unhappy student in classroom. | Newsreel

Climate change to reduce academic results by 7 percent

Climate change is poised to reduce academic outcomes by more than five percent, with Queensland students among those at the greatest risk. A new report found extreme
Read more 4 February 2025
Young Endeavour crew. | Newsreel

Young people needed for a final Endeavour

The Young Endeavour’s first circumnavigation of Australia in almost 10 years, will be the last for the current vessel, and the tall ship is looking for young crew
Read more 3 February 2025
Zac West and Aland Dick at St Augustines. | Newsreel

Milestones and magic moments mark back-to-school

Heartwarming milestones and memorable moments were abundant as Queensland students and teachers returned to classrooms this week for that start of another school
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Teacher in classroom. | Newsreel

More students looking for teaching careers

Australia’s pipeline of future teachers has improved with an increase in applications to study education this year, reversing the downward trend of recent years. New
Read more 30 January 2025
Notre Dame College Prep students and triplets Benji, Chloe and Lilly. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast’s new P-12 College where Preps rule

Preps rule at South-East Queensland’s newest school, with the youngsters making up more than a quarter of the student population, for this year at least. The 52-strong
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