In pictures: Robina State High School formal at HOTA
A dusting of rain did nothing to take the sparkle off a magnificent night at HOTA, where students of Robina State High School celebrated their formal. See our special gallery from the big night.
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Sports equipment destroyed in arson attack at school
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a Gold Coast school that saw sports equipment destroyed – the second blaze to affect the school in just 16 months.
‘It was astounding’: Full story of students’ heroic actions finally revealed
Three weeks after their school bus crashed when the driver had a heart attack the full story of what these students did next can finally be revealed, with police and paramedics heaping praise on their remarkable actions.
Gold Coast’s richest and poorest schools revealed
Shocking data shows the true disparity between the Gold Coast’s richest and poorest schools, with one school making less than 1 per cent of the city’s richest. Search the interactive table.
‘Limitless potential’: Meet the Gold Coast’s top principals
The city is home to some of the highest-ranking schools in Queensland. Get to know the leaders at their helm.
Meet the best educators on the Gold Coast
The city’s best state secondary teachers and school staff have been revealed at one of the biggest celebrations of education excellence. Meet the city’s top four
REVEALED: 60+ of the Gold Coast’s best teachers
More than 60 school staff and teachers have been nominated for awards in excellence, but this Merrimac educator says it’s the everyday “little wins” that are the most rewarding. FULL LIST
First look: Private school’s eye-catching new plans
A Gold Coast private school is planning a major rebuild, to include a 190-seat theatre and spectacular new canteen. See what’s planned.
Revealed: Garden plant that caused drama at high school
It’s been revealed that thirteen students who were treated by paramedics at a Gold Coast high school had put leaves from a garden plant in their mouths. Full story.
Term 1 highlights from Gold Coast schools for 2024
As Term 1 comes to a close for schools on the Gold Coast, here are some of the biggest achievements by the city’s next generation. Take a look
‘Go kill yourself’: Shock threats to boy from bullies
A Gold Coast mum has removed her child from school after what she says has been months of relentless bullying. This is what the bullies allegedly told her son.
Cuteness overload: Prep rides her horse to school
For most children, Active School Travel Day means walking or riding a bike. But one Gold Coast preppy had other ideas. See the super-cute photos and video.
Leading by example: New principal’s tribute to mum
St Hilda’s School has officially welcomed its twelfth principal in a service at its Southport campus where she made special mention of the example provided by her mother. Read what she said.
Ranked: How every Gold Coast school performed in 2023 NAPLAN
Newly released NAPLAN results have revealed the top performing Gold Coast schools for 2023. Find out how your school did
REVEALED: Gold Coast’s fastest growing – and declining – schools
Analysis of federal data has revealed the top fastest growing schools on the Gold Coast – and the ones losing enrolments. SEARCH YOUR SCHOOL
Popular principals in line for prestigious national award
Principals at two major state schools are among finalists for a prestigious national award, while a number of other Gold Coast schools have also been short-listed for glory. FULL DETAILS
How teacher has built a massive following on social media
A Gold Coast teacher has built a following of more than 10,000 on Instagram – and most are other educators. Here’s how she’s done it.
Young achievers: Meet the students soaring to new heights
Some are conquering physical challenges. Others are pushing the boundaries of their minds. And then there are those whose skills are taking them all the way to Brazil. Meet the students setting the bar high at Gold Coast state schools.
Revealed: Top school’s headmaster to depart
The headmaster of one of the Gold Coast’s most successful independent schools has revealed his plans after announcing he is to step down from the role. Here’s what he said.
Revealed: Gold Coast’s fastest growing schools
The Gold Coast’s fastest growing schools have been revealed – and they’re not the ones you might think. See the full list.
Began in a bark hut: School’s incredible history revealed
A rough slab and a bark hut were all that greeted students of a renowned school when it first opened in 1873. See the pictures and video as it celebrates 150 remarkable years.
Winners revealed: School staff honoured for ‘invaluable work’
Some of the Gold Coast’s finest school staff have been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony. Find out who won, and why.
Revealed: Gold Coast’s richest and poorest schools
Gold Coast’s richest school has raked in more than $242.5 million in five years, averaging $18,422 per student. See where your school ranks
Revealed: New $12.2m sports centre for popular school
A Gold Coast school with more than 1400 students is to see the size of its sports centre double in a major $12.2m investment. Here’s what’s planned.
Revealed: Shocking number of children bullied at school
New research has revealed the shocking number of parents who say their children have been bullied at school, as a charity steps up its efforts to combat the issue on the Gold Coast. FULL DETAILS
‘Falling asleep in class’: Aussie kids push for later school start times
Senior students want to start school as late as 10am as new research finds more are struggling with sleep-deprivation. Have your say, take our poll.
Fraud squad probe into P&C President’s former firm
The president of the Parents and Citizens Association at a large Gold Coast high school is being investigated for her bogus legal firm allegedly losing more than $430,000 of clients’ money.
Where new Gold Coast schools will go
The Gold Coast is growing so fast it will need up to 37 new schools in the next two decades, 17 alone before the 2032 Olympic Games. Find out where >>
90 photos: Pacific Pines State High School formal
Pacific Pines State High students dialled up the glam for a very special formal at The Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove. SEE THE PICTURES >>>
80+ photos: Robina State High School formal
It was a night of glitz and glamour at the Robina State High Year 12 Formal at HOTA. SEE THE PICTURES >>>
70+ photos: Dazzling night at Ormeau Woods formal
It was a dazzling night at the Links Hope Island on Friday when the Ormeau Woods formal took place. SEE ALL THE PICTURES FROM THE BIG NIGHT >>>
60+ photos: Best Gold Coast Book Week costumes
Gold Coast students are not just eager bookworms – they’re brilliantly creative with their costumes. Check out the best outfits from Book Week 2021.
No reason ‘woke’ Wiggles should be a hot potato
The iconic children’s group has sparked a furious debate among adults after adding four new members. But don’t worry, the kids are all right, writes Ann Wason Moore.
New principal at top Coast school
One of the Coast’s top schools has a new principal, and despite being in the middle of a Covid-19 lockdown he’s still smiling. READ WHY
Inside Gold Coast’s most amazing private schools
The Gold Coast’s most exclusive private schools come with price tags of up to $24,000 a year, but the facilities are often extraordinary. SEE THE LIST >>>
Revealed: Gold Coast private schools hit with major funding cuts
Dozens of Queensland private schools – including at least three on the Gold Coast – are soon to be hit with millions of dollars in funding cuts, with warnings they could be forced to cut teachers or hike tuition fees to stay in operation. SEE OUR LIST OF 52 OF THE AFFECTED SCHOOLS
Stunned: The exit that rocked leading Gold Coast school
From the loss of loved teachers to shock exits to dramatic lockdowns, these are Gold Coast’s biggest school stories of 2021. FULL REPORT >>>
What you need to know about getting vaccine on Coast
Tens of thousands more Gold Coasters have recently become eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. But many people have questions about getting the jab. Here’s what they need to know, writes Keith Woods.
‘Outstanding young women’: Students defended in wake of vaping scandal
A supporter of the elite Gold Coast all-girls school involved in a vaping scandal has come out in defence of the Year 12 student cohort, saying the majority “are outstanding young women”.
‘You’re dreaming’: Coast divided over controversial school restrictions
More Gold Coast schools have been forced to restrict access to toilet blocks in response to the growing use of vaping devices among students – and Bulletin readers are having their say. JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>>
FULL LIST: Number of out-of-catchment kids at Gold Coast schools
Almost two out of three children at some Gold Coast schools are from outside the catchment area despite strict enrolment measures designed to keep numbers in check. SEE YOUR SCHOOL’S STATS
Too cute: Gold Coast preps put their silly faces on
The Bulletin will this week publish its popular My First Year liftout, celebrating the start of school for Gold Coast preps. Before we do, check out what happened when our photographers asked the children to pull their silliest faces for the camera.
Gold Coast’s 10 richest schools revealed
Queensland’s richest schools have been revealed, with several Gold Coast schools among the best off. SEE THE RANKINGS
‘Unnecessary pressure’: Teachers demand NAPLAN be axed
Teachers want to stop testing Australian kids’ literacy and numeracy in annual NAPLAN tests. This is why.
NAPLAN scores kept secret in school ranking ban
Parents can no longer view schools’ performance in NAPLAN literacy and numeracy exams – a move one group says drags us back into the “education dark ages’’.
School’s ‘world-first’ campaign harnesses power of LEGO
A Gold Coast school has launched a “world first” fundraising campaign using LEGO bricks. WATCH THE VIDEO>>>
FLASHBACK: 2020 My First Year prep photos
Bulletin photographers will soon be taking photos for our special My First Year liftout, celebrating the wonderful preppies who started school last week. In the meantime, take a look back at last year’s photos. >>
Revealed: Truth behind Coast public v private school debate
Gold Coast parents are forking out eye-watering amounts sending their children to the city’s most exclusive private schools – but do the end results match the costly investment? SEE THE LIST
Amazing Gold Coast school projects for 2021
Gold Coast schools have been busy during the holidays building and preparing dozens of projects worth millions of dollars. From yoga rooms, to music studios and hi-tech science labs here are some of the best to be unveiled.
Public health probes fears of a school ‘cancer cluster’
EXCLUSIVE: Gold Coast health authorities are examining if multiple cancer cases among students at a private school are “above the expected number” – and amount to a “cluster”.
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