‘Never forget you’: Olympic champ’s tribute to Toowoomba teacher
Olympic legend and gold medallist Cathy Freeman says she will “never forget” the impact a Toowoomba teacher had on her career, after his sudden passing.
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Mega-gallery: Thousands of Toowoomba students start their schooling
Students across Toowoomba have kicked off their first year of schooling this week, and we were there to capture the moment. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE
Top of the class: Why ace students were inspired to become doctors
Not only did Julia Rathie and Janithya Dharmawardhane both score ATARs above 99, they have also committed to medicine this year. Read about the special people who inspired them to become doctors
Ranked: How every Toowoomba school performed in 2023 NAPLAN
A small public school and one of Toowoomba’s most elite colleges have been named the big winners from the 2023 NAPLAN results for years 5 and 9. Check out the full list here:
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Private schools using taxpayers’ millions for flash facilities
Posh private schools are using taxpayer funds for fencing pistes, orchestra pits and swimming pools as state schools struggle to pay for airconditioning, a teachers’ union claims.
REVEALED: New primary school slated for growth area
A NEW public school could be announced for a growing part of Toowoomba within days, with documents revealing the State Government wants one established in the area by 2025.
Toowoomba school offers helping hand to Drought Angels
THE P and F Association of a top Toowoomba private school has given a helping hand to the acclaimed and popular rural aid group Drought Angels.
One in 10 Aussie kids ‘bashed or pushed’ at school
“Bullying, victimisation and violence.’’ A new global education report rates Australian teenagers among the world’s worst bullies.
Drop-out rate that could kill cheap uni dream
A worrying drop-out rate in this crucial subject could block many Queensland school leavers from discounted degrees at university next year.
Students to study ‘Survival Day’ instead of Australia Day
One of the first lessons some Queensland home-school parents will oversee this week will involve the study of “Survival Day” in place of Australia Day.
Why home schooling is a headache
Home schooling’s a headache for parents working from home during the coronavirus shutdowns and Education Queensland isn’t helping with its boring and baffling lesson plans, writes Natasha Bita.
‘Time to take a chainsaw to the curriculum’
As part of a new plan to reshape the national school curriculum, the Federal Government is looking at ways to fast-track professionals to retrain as teachers.
Teachers struggle with basics and world’s worst bullies
Shocking new research reveals one in three Australian high school educators admit they have trouble teaching subject content and with bullying rampant, fewer than half feel confident controlling some of the world’s rowdiest classrooms.
What teens are being told about sexting
A website offering explicit advice on sexting has been endorsed by Education Queensland, triggering outrage among politicians and child safety advocates.
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