MY FIRST YEAR: St Hilda’s School 2025 prep photos
The Gold Coast Bulletin has been busy visiting more than 30 primary schools to capture the cutest classes. Meet the faces behind My First Year here.
Gold Coast Education
Teacher’s aide sues for $540K, claims chickenpox stress gave her shingles
A Gold Coast woman alleges the state government breached its duty of care by sending a chickenpox-infected student to see her in the sick bay, the stress of which caused her to develop shingles a few days later.
Body found next to Gold Coast school
A person has died after being found unconscious on the border of Coomera Anglican College on Friday morning.
Should schools dictate what kids eat? This mum says no
A frustrated mum has taken to social media after her son was asked to not eat lollies and protein bars that were inside his lunch box.
Qld’s top 150 secondary schools revealed
Queensland’s best performing 150 secondary schools for 2024 have been revealed through an independent education specialist. SEE THE LIST
Ranked: The top 150 primary schools in Qld
The state’s top 150 primary schools can be revealed, with a whopping 68 state schools making the cut in the 2024 rankings. SEARCH FOR YOUR SCHOOL
MY FIRST YEAR: Varsity College 2025 prep photos
The Gold Coast Bulletin has been busy visiting more than 25 primary schools to capture the cutest classes. Meet the faces behind My First Year here.
Revealed: Real reason behind school’s delayed reopening
It has been revealed why a northern Gold Coast school was the last in the city to reopen after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred hit. It’s going to be expensive to fix. FIND OUT WHY
Principal shares easy hack to bolster ‘low mood’ kids
New data shows a mammoth number of Aussie kids are seeking help from a counsellor or psychologist – but an SA principal has a simple solution.
Meet the Gold Coast’s senior school sports captains for 2025
With the new school year now in full swing, meet the region’s future sporting leaders as schools announce the students who will lead their sports programs for 2025.
Calls for review into trouble-plagued school
A concerned former parent and leading academic figure has called for an independent review into a trouble-plagued private Gold Coast school, saying his son had endured traumatic incidents.
What really goes on inside your child’s school
Do you know what really goes on inside your child’s classroom? As school resumes on Tuesday, it may be time to find out, writes Ann Wason Moore.
How Gold Coast’s top schools performed in this year’s NAPLAN
Newly released NAPLAN results have revealed the top performing Gold Coast schools for 2024. Find out how your school did.
Full list: Best Australian universities for every subject
Australian universities have been ranked in a new global list. See which university performs the best in each subject.
‘Verged into anti-Semitism’: Abbott blasts student activists
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has weighed in on the rights of pro-Palestine student protesters on university grounds.
‘My right to drink’: Students erupt over uni booze ban blitz
Private university students are frothing mad about an on-campus alcohol ban – but uni bosses are making no apologies. FULL STORY.
‘Give back’: NT law student‘s Queensland win
A Territorian working on a law degree on the Gold Coast has won a major award through the Queensland Law Society.
‘Unprecedented’: Childcare sector reacts to Labor’s sweeteners
Childcare advocates have welcomed Labor’s plans to build more childcare centres for those in need and to make it easier for parents to access cheaper childcare.
Family claims ‘nothing but crickets’ from childcare in breach of laws
A family embroiled in a legal fight with a Gold Coast early learning centre which breached child safety laws, including drawing on their kid, claims it has stopped responding to emails. Full story.
First look: New boutique childcare centre proposed for surprise site
The battle to solve the Gold Coast’s shortage of childcare centres has taken another step, with plans unveiled for a new early learning facility in a surprise suburb. FIND OUT MORE
‘They drew on my kid’: Learning centre breaches leave mum aghast
A Gold Coast early learning centre has been hauled over the coals after serious breaches including calling a furious mum’s ex – who was not the father – to pick up her child. FULL STORY
What parents should do every day to get kids school ready
Experts have revealed the simple things parents can do to get their children school ready, as a new report reveals which kids fall behind.
School duxes: Next steps for Coast’s high-achieving students
The highest-achieving students from the Coast’s class of ‘21 are setting lofty career goals after being named duxes – and they’re sharing their tips with younger students. WHAT THEY SAID
Back to School item now costing parents $284 per child
Australian parents will be slugged with a price hike on Back to School items unless they find ways to save. This is what they can expect to pay.
How tech is turning your teen into a toddler
Internet addiction is damaging our teens brains and leaving them with a legacy of lifelong emotional problems, a world-first study has revealed.
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‘Freaking out’: Gold Coast student on school lockdown drama
A Marymount College student has recounted the terrifying moment a group of “knife-wielding eshays” allegedly forced students and teachers into hiding before three juveniles were taken into police custody.
Tech giant unveils controversial new age ID tool
Apple is set to launch a radical upgrade of parental controls to combat children accessing inappropriate content. SEE HOW IT WILL WORK
Take me out of school or I’ll end my life: Young bullied girl’s plea
Across Australia, young kids are going to school riddled with anxiety and fear over what insidious bullying could await them after entering the school gates. These are their stories.
Almost half of Aussie kids bullied at school
A national survey of parents has uncovered sky-high rates of bullying – and heaped pressure on governments to take a national approach to tackle the harmful behaviour.
Meet the inspiring Gold Coast school captains for 2025
Dozens of Year 12s were named future leaders of the Gold Coast at an induction ceremony at Southern Cross University on Tuesday night. Meet the inspiring young people taking on school captain roles.
Can you pass a year 10 civics test? Many students can’t
A new report has revealed Australian students’ understanding about our political system and democratic principles has dropped to the lowest level in two decades. Test yourself.
GC AT LARGE: 80+ pictures of Saint Stephen’s College Formal
Saint Stephen’s students were dressed to the nines on Friday for their Year 12 Formal at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. SEE THE PICTURES
‘Passionate and goal-driven’: Meet busy school’s new principal
A veteran educator, hailed as “passionate and goal-driven”, has been named as the new principal of one of the Gold Coast’s best primary schools. FIND OUT MORE
‘From C’s to straight A’s’: Meet Qld’s smartest student
A 17-year-old graduate will be named the state’s top student after receiving an ATAR of 99.95.
Vital school item many Qld parents can no longer afford
Queensland parents are drowning in back to school requirements, meaning many kids are missing out.
‘Skin in the game’: Elite school’s new principal reveals all
Taking over as the head of one of the Gold Coast’s most elite schools is a daunting task but this new principal says he’s ready for the challenge – he’s got “skin in the game”. FIND OUT WHY
The top Qld state high schools where only one in three make the cut
Children as young as six are being tutored years in advance to get them ready for an education Hunger Games to secure a spot in one of the state’s top schools.
Meet Gold Coast’s highest achieving Year 12 students of 2024
Schools across the city have announced their duxes and highest achieving students for this year. Meet some of the Gold Coast’s most gifted students.
Sarah and Archie’s first day – seven years later
Entering school gates for the first time can be daunting – but it’s not so bad when your best mate is by your side. Just ask Sarah and Archie, who are about to do it for the second time in seven years.
Top school principal resigns amid controversy
The principal of a Gold Coast private school has resigned after twice going on leave amid controversy over the school’s response to claims of violence between students.
School chairman denies “baseless” conflict of interest claims
The high-profile chairman of one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious schools has denied “baseless” claims of potential conflicts of interest involving his family company and the school’s $30 million building program.
Are you smarter than a Year 9 student? Take the test
Do you tell your children you were an academic ace back in the day? Here’s your chance to prove it. Take our snap NAPLAN quiz now!
‘Personal reasons’: Prominent long-serving Gold Coast principal’s exit
One of the Gold Coast’s top principals at one of its most popular schools has announced he will leave the job, citing ‘personal reasons’. READ HIS WORDS
Search the list: How much your school fees are going up
The cost of elite Queensland schools continue to surge, as fees for 2025 are revealed. SEARCH FOR YOUR SCHOOL
Elite school’s principal abruptly goes on leave – again
The principal of an elite Gold Coast private school has gone on leave abruptly for the second time in a year after concerns about the school’s response to an alleged serious incident.
All the photos: Southport State High year 12 formal
It was the night of all nights for these Southport State High School students and they kicked it off with glamorous arrivals at Sea World. Check out all the photos
‘Ruining the Gold Coast’: Debate ignites over proposed school
Controversy over a proposal for a new southern Gold Coast school has reignited. Find out why.
Dire numbers reveal Coast’s childcare shortage crisis
The Gold Coast is facing a childcare crisis, with more centres urgently needed to deal with a critical undersupply of places for young children. FIND OUT MORE
Expert warns of deeper issues behind vile school list scandals
A psychology expert warns of a deeper societal issue behind the recent spate of “rape list” scandals. FULL DETAILS
Sleazy, sexist and unsettling reality facing Qld teachers
Queensland teachers are being sexually harassed, with threats of rape, asked for nudes and are moaned and groaned.
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