Gold Coast schools: The biggest stories of 2021 so far
From the loss of loved teachers to shock exits to dramatic lockdowns, these are Gold Coast's biggest school stories of 2021. FULL REPORT >>>
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FROM the loss of loved teachers to shock exits to dramatic lockdowns, these are Gold Coast's biggest school stories of 2021.
In Part 1 of our Six-Month Six-Pack series, we look at the biggest stories of 2021 so far - starting with schools.
Too cute: Gold Coast preps put their silly faces on
As part of the Bulletin's popular My First Year liftout, celebrating the start of school for Gold Coast preps, check out what happened when our photographers asked the children to pull their silliest faces for the camera.
Alleged gunman on the run as emergency declaration cancelled
The drama began when officers were alerted to an alleged domestic violence incident in March.
The man allegedly fled after an incident at a Gannon Way address in Upper Coomera, soon after forcing Ormeau State School and part of the surrounding Gold Coast suburb into lockdown for four hours.
Elite Coast school's massive vaping scandal
A vaping scandal has rocked the Gold Coast’s most elite private girls school, with a senior leader suspended for the selling of vape canisters to younger students.
Titans Cup - replay of all the matches
The 2021 Titans Schools League has been bigger and better than ever before. Now you can watch every replay from every match of the season.
Enrolments drop at top Catholic school after principal appointed
BRISBANE Catholic Education has been forced to correct its claims that an additional 200 students enrolled at Merrimac’s St Michael’s College since a controversial principal was appointed in mid-2018.
Addressing allegations of bullying against staff, which were settled through the Fair Work Commission, BCE stated that under Anthony Elmore’s leadership there was “a consistent increase in student enrolments in the last two years, showing the support for St Michael’s with enrolment applications projected to increase by an additional 200 students in 2021”.
RANKED: Gold Coast’s top 10 sporting schools
From Keebra Park to Palm Beach Currumbin to TSS, the Gold Coast is blessed with sporting schools.
In our special report the Bulletin ranks 10 of the best, delving into how they stand up in terms of culture, talent and what's the come.
Gold Coast gallery: Best photos in the city in 2021
FULL LIST: Gold Coast 2021 private schools fees
AT least half-a-dozen Gold Coast private schools are freezing fees for this year as the financial pain from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bite.
Many others are increasing the cost of tuition by 1 per cent.
Shock exit of well-respected leader from exclusive school
THE chief executive officer and highly-respected former principal of A.B. Paterson College, Brian Grimes, has made a shock departure from the prestigious Gold Coast school.
Mr Grimes was the principal from January 2012 to December 2019 before he was made the school’s chief executive officer at the start of 2020. He was in charge of strategic growth and the A.B. Paterson College Foundation. Joanne Sheehy, who took over from Mr Grimes last year, remains the principal.
‘You’re dreaming’: Coast divided over controversial school restrictions
STUDENTS vaping in toilet blocks is such a crisis at some Gold Coast high schools that desperate educators are locking bathrooms or restricting access to them during class time.
The Bulletin understands a number of public high schools have permanently locked some bathrooms to reduce the number of places where students can use e-cigarettes.
Another school requires students to sign in to get a key, with others needing the toilet having to wait until it’s returned.
Leading Gold Coast school forced into lockdown
ST Michael’s College was placed in lockdown in March, with parents sent a message that staff and students are safe.
A parent of the Merrimac school was sent a message from her daughter at about 3pm advising that she had “just got out of lockdown” but wasn’t aware of what had caused the incident.
Merrimac State School principal, Broadbeach Cats player passes away
A memorial to celebrate the life of a Gold Coast principal, popular Aussie rules coach and devoted father-of-three has been organised.
Originally published as Gold Coast schools: The biggest stories of 2021 so far
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