Student at St Mary's St Mary’s School Beaudesert. | Newsreel

2025 Prep intake increased to meet population growth

Increased demand for Prep places across South-East Queensland has led Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) to increase the 2025 intake in a number of schools across the
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Family shopping for school backpack. | Newsreel

$2.7 billion price tag on back-to-school purchases

Back-to-school spending is tipped to inject around $2.7 billion into the Australian retail economy. New research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) found the
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Student doing homework on computer. | Newsreel

Parents feel the pain of back-to-school costs

More than a quarter of Australian parents are having difficulty affording an internet connection in their home, as they prepare to send their children back to school. A
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Young children walking to school. | Newsreel

Gunfire frequency near schools triggers push for change

Students living in a Chicago suburb hear gunfire so regularly while travelling to and from school, academics are working to change the definition of school gun violence
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Woman dropping child off. | Newsreel

Four steps to de-stress school or childcare drop-off

By Kylie Ridder You’re doing daycare or school drop-off, you’re already late for work, and your child’s lip starts to quiver. A tremble turns into a wail, a wail
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St Peter Chanel Primary School principal Bec O'Connor with students.

Western oasis allows students’ passions to surface

An oasis in the west is creating space and tranquillity for students to flourish. St Peter Chanel Primary School The Gap, 10km west of the Brisbane CBD is taking full
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Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, Ashgrove West students.

Hidden education gem in inner-west Brisbane

A school in Brisbane’s inner-west is combining city convenience with a warm community feel by nurturing students who are achieving excellence across many
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Schooling needs have changed but have our education systems evolved enough/ - Newsreel

Call for reform of ‘outdated’ school and teaching systems

A new book calls for an urgent transformation of the education system including new success metrics and fresh approaches to teaching. The book, The Teaching Improvement
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Students of Holy Cross Wooloowin.

City skyline views and sky high academic results

Brisbane’s school with view is maximising opportunities for its students through a bumper extra-curriculum program. Holy Cross School Wooloowin, which boasts iconic
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Students at Our Lady of the Rosary School Kenmore. | Newsreel

Diverse educational experiences on site in Kenmore

Future leaders, scientists, performing artists and sport stars are emerging from a school in the south-western suburbs of Brisbane. Nestled among the picturesque green
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