[Video]Next year’s Prep students will benefit from more teacher aide support, creating a stronger foundation and better learning experience, as part of the Queensland Government’s strong plan for education. Premier Campbell Newman and Minister for Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek announced the third round of funding to deliver an extra 2,250 Prep teacher aide hours per week […]
schools
Coast Grammar hosts debating workshop
This week will see the launch of the 2014 Sunshine Coast Independent Primary Heads Association (SCIPHA) debating season, with the Queensland Debating Union presenting an informative workshop at Sunshine Coast Grammar School on Friday, February 14. Proudly supported by Ferguson Cannon Lawyers, the inter-school debating competition will see ten schools from across the region take part in the […]
Grammar's new oval in play for 2014
Students at Sunshine Coast Grammar School will have the pleasure of playing on their newly upgraded oval in 2014 with play set to commence from March. The school’s main sports oval has recently undergone a major transformation bringing it into line with national standards, making it one of the best ovals in the region. To […]
Moves to increase penalties around schools for speeding
The Queensland Government will consider increasing speeding penalties for motorists caught near Queensland schools. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said a review of speeding around schools with new flashing lights would be conducted before deciding whether further action was required. “A common excuse from motorists is that they find it difficult to identify […]
Kawana college to host conference for Queensland’s bright sparks
Internationally acclaimed teaching professionals and more than 270 junior secondary students from across Queensland will converge on Kawana Waters State College next week to participate in a conference for academically gifted and talented students. Kawana Waters State College Deputy Principal Elly Gerbo said the event would provide valuable insight for teachers into enhancing gifted and […]
Immanuel’s production of Disney classic Beauty and the Beast approaches
Join Immanuel Lutheran College in a tale of love and enchantment as 150 talented actors, singers, dancers and orchestra perform Disney’s famous musical, Beauty and the Beast. Based on the book by Linda Woolverton and with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, this classic but vibrant production boasts players from Years 1 – 12 […]
Grammar cricketers embark on UK Tour
As the School holidays rapidly approach, 25 students and four staff members from Sunshine Coast Grammar School have an extra reason to be smiling as they embark on the School’s fourth annual UK Cricket Tour. The team will travel to some of the finest schools in England and Scotland to challenge their skills and experience […]
Prep Teacher Aide boost for Kuluin State School
Member for Buderim, Steve Dickson has proudly announced Kuluin State School was one of 69 schools across the state to receive one teacher aide hour each week for every student at the school. Mr Dickson said the $6 million announcement would fund 2,250 more teacher aide hours every week for 384 Prep classes across Queensland. […]
Fruehlings Quest to showcase local talent
The largest ever search for young local talent on the Sunshine Coast is on, set to take the stage on Saturday 10 August 2013 to showcase the high standard of budding musicians, performers, dancers and singers residing on the Coast. The talent quest, called FruehlingsQuest, is part of the annual Fruehlingsfest festival and offers major […]
Registrations open for inaugural Mudfest
Registrations are now open for the inaugural MudFest, a 2km mud obstacle course giving kids, teenagers and fun-loving adults the chance to get muddy with a buddy on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday 10 August 2013. The first of its kind for the Coast, the inaugural event will see thousands of locals dive in mud […]