2011 News Archive
December
2012 Positive Schools registration open
December 06 | Registration is open for next year's Positive Schools Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference in Queensland.
Year in review: highs and lows of 2011
December 06 | As Education Views prepares to join teachers in their summer recess, let's take a look back at a year which featured highs, lows and everything in between.
Holiday changes now available
December 06 | The Queen's Birthday public holiday for 2012 and beyond was officially moved to October with the passage of laws through State Parliament last week.
Final preparations for new curriculum
December 06 | Every Queensland state school will receive strong local support from high-quality specialist staff when they roll out the Australian Curriculum next year.
Schools talk 'risky business'
December 06 | Many a teacher has cringed at the phrase 'risk management', but educators came from far and wide to hear how Queensland state schools are managing the health and safety risks of curriculum activities.
Artie mourned, but legacy lives on
December 06 | In the world of rugby league and beyond, the name Artie is synonymous with most everything good in the game.
Final preparations for new curriculum
December 06 | Queensland state schools will receive strong local support from high-quality specialist staff when they roll out the Australian Curriculum next year.
2012 Positive Schools registration open
December 06 | Registration is open for next year's Positive Schools Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference in Queensland.
Certified agreement ballots open
December 06 | The Department of Education and Training and the union representing teacher aides and school cleaners, United Voice (UV), have negotiated replacement certified agreements.
Schools talk 'risky business'
December 06 | Many a teacher has cringed at the phrase 'risk management', but educators came from far and wide to hear how Queensland state schools are managing the health and safety risks of curriculum activities.
Indigenous trainees celebrate
December 06 | Trainees from Indigenous employment organisation the Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) attended a graduation ceremony in Brisbane on Friday.
November
Get in early for Schools Clean Up Day
November 30 | Schools can make a head start with planning the 2012 events calendar and take a step towards achieving sustainability goals by registering now for the 2012 Schools Clean Up Day on Friday March 2.
Live link brings disaster schools together
November 17 | A shared experience of natural disasters - and pets - has brought students from three countries together via videoconference to swap stories and plan for a greener planet.
TIME makes maths more deadly
November 17 | A series of information sessions preparing early childhood education and care providers for the start of the sector's new regulatory framework next year have attracted 2300 educators across Queensland
Bulimba named greenest and healthiest
November 11 | Bulimba State School in Brisbane has been named the Keep Australia Beautiful 2011 Greenest and Healthiest School in Queensland.
QCT 2011 Excellence in teaching awards
November 11 | A primary school teacher who helps youngsters with disabilities and one of Queensland's longest-serving educators have been named among the state's best in the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Excellence in Teaching Awards.
Connecting to country with land care
November 11 | Indigenous students are rolling up their sleeves and digging into a unique course teaching land care with a traditional twist.
Name a crane at children's hospital site
November 02 | A fun activity is on offer for Queensland children aged 3-14 with a competition to name the cranes helping build the new Queensland Children's Hospital.
Camp Hill's tuckshop award
November 02 | During National Nutrition Week 2011 (October 16-22), Camp Hill State Infants and Primary School became the first school in Brisbane to receive one of Food Smart Schools' prestigious Gold Menu Awards for excellence in tuckshop menus.
Showcase for state education successes
November 2 | Queensland's best state education programs were celebrated in style at the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools gala dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank.
October
Queensland schools take top film prizes
October 26 | Mooloolaba State School and Helensvale State High School have scooped top prizes for Queensland at the annual Panasonic Kid Witness News (KWN) New Vision Awards.
A flying start for careers in aviation
October 26 | Students at Brisbane's Aviation High have been given a flying start on their careers with the opening of world-class flight simulator facilities.
Five Queenslanders among nation's best
October 26 | Five Queenslanders have been recognised as being among Australia's most outstanding teachers and school leaders.
Big cheeses gather again for RNA workshops
October 26 | The Royal Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) has started accepting nominations for its popular Teacher Cheesemaking Workshops for 2012.
Holidays proposal: consultation closing
October 26 | Teachers and school staff have until Monday October 31 to join all Queenslanders in having their say on proposed holiday changes.
Small-town school registers major impact
October 26 | Cooktown State School has been named the 2011 NAB Schools First Queensland State Impact Award winner.
Hermit Park leader in global eLearning
October 26 | A North Queensland school is one of seven worldwide enlisted to help transform teaching and learning across the globe.
Best practice featured on small screen
October 26 | The pursuit of excellence in Queensland state schools has been further promoted since the start of Term 4 with a series of audiovisual vignettes highlighting best practice already in place in the state's schools.
Day celebrates teachers worldwide
October 26 | Thousands of Queensland teachers will have service milestones recognised on Friday (October 28) as schools and the wider community celebrate the contributions of all teachers.
Signpost - Bambaroo State School
October 19 | Bambaroo State School is located 80km north of Townsville, just off the Bruce Highway in the Hinchinbrook Shire.
Showcase programs bringing out the best
October 19 | Students aim for good grades and now the state's best academic programs have received top marks themselves by contesting the QSuper Showcase Award for Academic Excellence.
School strategies showcase innovation
October 19 | Schools are thinking outside the square to help students learn - and three of them are in the running for the RemServ Showcase Award for Excellence in Innovation.
Community spirit driving hands-on learning
October 19 | Not every lesson happens in the classroom - Queensland's three finalists in the Showcase Award for Excellence in Community or Industry Partnerships are taking their achievements beyond the school gate.
Showcase programs leading local change
October 19 | From strategic planning to schoolwide initiatives, the three finalists in the Queensland University of Technology Showcase Award for Excellence in Leadership are creating benefits in classrooms and beyond.
Talking Point: Digital games linked to learning
October 19 | A new Griffith University education study is investigating how digital games enhance high-level understanding and learning. Professor Catherine Beavis from the School of Education and Professional Studies explains.
Thumbs up for C2C ahead of Australian Curriculum
October 19 | The halls are alive with the sound of mouse clicks, with thousands of teachers accessing Curriculum into the Classroom (C2C) materials on OneSchool this week.
Dalby residential campus looks to future
October 19 | Dalby State High School is entering the final term of its first year offering student boarding facilities with an eye firmly on the future.
Australia Day Achievement Awards
October 19 | Department of Education and Training employees are encouraged to nominate colleagues who have made a significant contribution to both the department and the wider community and deserve recognition for their ongoing commitment.
QSA seeks 2012 NAPLAN markers
October 19 | The Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) is seeking teachers for the marking of the 2012 NAPLAN writing tests.
Numerate students can cover a lot of ground
October 12 | If all of Australia's students lined up one arm's length apart, they would reach more than 3000 kilometres from Melbourne to Darwin and would fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground more than 18 times.
Queensland science stars honoured
October 12 | A powerhouse of science superstars came together at Brisbane's Customs House on October 6 for the annual Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education.
200 teachers are NEiTA award finalists
October 12 | Just over 200 Queensland teachers have been named as NEiTA (National Excellence in Teaching Awards) Inspirational Teaching Awards finalists.
Applications open for chaplaincy and welfare services
October 12 | Guidelines regarding chaplaincy and welfare services in schools have been released by the Federal Government.
Schools to see red for safety on Day for Daniel
October 12 | Denise and Bruce Morcombe are inviting Queensland schools to promote child safety later this month by wearing red and registering online for Day for Daniel.
Bremer is the business in productive partnerships
October 12 | Bremer State High School is taking the concept of school and community partnerships to the streets with its magazine The Hype already launched and a Bremer retail store in the pipeline.
Diabetes Australia seeks kids in the kitchen
October 12 | Diabetes Australia (Queensland) is on the lookout for Queensland high schools to participate in its Need for Feed cooking program.
Videos show way to improved Indigenous outcomes
October 12 | A new series of short videos gives practical examples of Queensland state schools improving Indigenous student outcomes by building more connected schools.
Term 4 professional development calendar
October 4 | Each term, Education Views publishes a calendar of professional development events and activities for all Department of Education and Training staff.
Teachers learn new skills to boost literacy and numeracy
October 4 | Hundreds of Queensland teachers have returned to their classrooms this term with fresh ideas to improve student literacy and numeracy outcomes.
Helping teaching principals take the lead
October 4 | Teaching principals have been given a new resource to help them navigate the challenges and complexities of working in small school communities.
Showcase programs bringing out the best
October 4 | A focus on health and wellbeing is helping the three finalists in the Inclusive Education category of the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools lead the way in their school communities.
Pack your food 'nude' on Nude Food Day
October 4 | The second annual Nude Food Day is just around the corner, taking place on October 19 as part of 2011 National Nutrition Week (October 16 to 22).
September
Year 3 shows way in 2011 NAPLAN results
September 15 | Year 3 students have led the way for Queensland in this year's NAPLAN test results, posting the state's strongest results for the year level since testing began in 2008.
Morcombe legacy to include national child safety package
September 15 | Officers from the Department of Education and Training will form part of a working group to establish a child safety package for schools as part of the legacy of Daniel Morcombe.
Go solar or score a rainwater tank
September 15 | A new solar power system or rainwater tank for your school could be just an application to the National Solar Schools Program away - but time is short.
School and teacher recognised for innovation
September 15 | A North Queensland teacher and a Far North Queensland state school have both been recognised for their innovation in the classroom.
Life links for senior students - Showcase Senior Years"
September 15 | Senior students are maximising their final years at school thanks to three programs selected as finalists in the Department of Education and Training's Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools.
Toowong joins call for schools to 'cap that!'
September 07 | The biggest bilingual bicultural co-enrolled program in Australia, and a high proportion of deaf and hearing-impaired students, brought the national 'cap that!' initiative to Toowong State School to promote its captions in the classroom campaign.
D-G honoured with alumni award
September 07 | Department of Education and Training Director-General Julie Grantham has been honoured with a 2011 QUT Outstanding Alumni Award.
New tool promotes cybersafety
September 07 | The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released Cybersmart Access - Australia's first online cybersafety game created to meet the needs of students with special education needs.
Scholarships boost for enviro science
September 07 | Growing popularity of environmental science as a career for young Australians has led to a boost in funding for an environmental scholarship.
Walk to Work Day
September 07 | Teachers are encouraged to join in the pursuit of health and wellbeing by walking to work on September 16.
August
Peter Doherty award winners announced
August 31 | Winners of Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education have been named and will be presented with their awards at Brisbane's Customs House on October 6.
Little learners lap up winning lessons
August 31 | The state's smallest students are enjoying big achievements thanks to programs selected as finalists in the annual Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools.
Cambodia adventure a learning experience
August 31 | Not many teachers spend their hard-earned holidays teaching in a developing country, but not everyone is Emily James. The Burnside High teacher, who went to school and grew up at Sunshine Beach, spent her last school holiday break in Cambodia.
Students pave the way for energy efficient future
August 18 | Energy is the buzzword for hundreds of students around the state as they prepare for the ultimate energy busting event - the RACQ Technology Challenge Maryborough next month.
Remote teachers invited to national conference
August 18 | Teachers from nominated schools are invited to register now to be among the first from remote Indigenous schools across Australia to attend the National Remote Teachers' Conference in Alice Springs on October 3 and 4.
New direction for post-secondary education and training
August 18 | More school leavers will be encouraged to undertake vocational training or higher education under a new direction for post-secondary education and training in Queensland.
Athletes meet Challenge in Townsville
August 18 | The Townsville Sports Reserve came alive at the end of July with an influx of more than 750 students from state, private and catholic schools who travelled from all over Queensland to participate in The Challenge Games.
Queensland retired teachers association
August 18 | Are you retiring soon or know of someone who has recently retired from teaching? If so you may like to know more about the Queensland Retired Teachers' Association (QRTA).
Coaching better at Gumdale
August 18 | One Brisbane school is taking a leaf out of the corporate and sporting world by using a team approach to coach its staff, and it's having a positive effect on student learning.
Kitchen garden applications open
August 10 | A new round of applications to join the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program is open following the announcement of further funding from the State Government.
Call for 2011 Screen It entries
August 10 | The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) 2011 Screen It competition is encouraging primary and secondary school students to produce a film, animation or video game responding to the theme 'respect'.
Education returns to People's Question Time
August 10 | Education was the subject of Queensland's first-ever People's Question Time in March 2010, and it returns to centre stage on Friday August 12.
NATA Young Scientist of Year competition
August 10 | Science projects on the theme of 'Chemistry in Our Lives' will put primary school students in the running for the title of 2011 National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Young Scientist of the Year.
July
Semester 2 2011 promotional appointments
July 13 | The list of appointments to promotional positions in Queensland state schools for Semester 2 2011 is now available.
Professional development opportunities
July 08 | Each term, Education Views publishes a calendar of professional development events and activities for all Department of Education and Training staff.
Kindy fulfils Tammy's teaching dream
July 08 | Back in Grade 1 in Victoria, when asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, Tammy Lockyer answered: 'The school principal.'
The power of one: Pauline has the smarts
July 08 | If there was ever a perfect example of the 'Make a Difference - Teach' catchphrase, Pauline Kent from Yarrabah State School is it.
June
C-Gen Excellence in Instrumental Music Gala
June 23 | Seventy-seven gifted and talented instrumentalists from 35 Queensland state secondary schools will take to the stage on Thursday June 30.
Top marks for favourite teacher
June 23 | Rhyl Sherrington has spent the past 18 years fronting classrooms but the quiet achiever who shuns the spotlight is enjoying her time on centre stage after being named the 2011 Education Views My Favourite Teacher.
Campaign promotes heart health for women
June 23 | Employees of the Department of Education and Training are being encouraged to get behind the Heart Foundation's Go Red for Women campaign.
State Education Week highlights great work
June 23 | Information sessions begin this week to shed more light on the major education reforms announced by the Queensland Government to give children a flying start to the future.
Education experts support brain-bending challenges
June 23 | Education experts say extra-curricular activities that encourage innovative thinking and teamwork are critical to a child's development.
Schools invited to share stories about anti-bullying day
June 23 | Schools are being asked to share the stories of their 2011 National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence activities.
Principals gather for annual conferences
June 23 | School leaders from throughout Queensland have gathered in Brisbane for their annual conferences.
School-based Queensland Training Awards regional finalists
June 23 | Twenty-one of the state's top students are preparing to compete in the regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards.
Record budget promises renewed schools, more teachers
June 16 | A record operational budget of almost $7.4 billion in 2011-12 will continue Queensland's education reform agenda to give all young Queenslanders a flying start to learning and life.
Year 7 to join high school from 2015
June 10 | Year 7 will become part of high school from 2015 as part of the State Government's latest suite of improvements to Queensland's education system.
Call for Citizenship Awards nominations
June 09 | The Order of Australia Association is calling for nominations for the 2011 Secondary Student Citizenship Awards.
More locations announced for fast-tracked kindy services
June 09 | Locations for a further 14 kindergarten services fast-tracked to be opened on Queensland state school sites in 2012 have been announced.
Kids Helping Kids 2011
June 09 | SchoolAid, the non-profit organisation which has delivered so much to Queensland's disaster-hit schools through its Floods Relief Appeal, has launched its second annual Kids Helping Kids Awards.
State Education Week showcases great work
June 09 | State schools celebrated State Education Week from May 22-23 by opening their doors to the community and showcasing the great work being done in Queensland schools.
Environmental Education Congress comes to Brisbane
June 09 | Environmental Education Congress comes to Brisbane
Programs showcase regional partnerships
June 09 | Strong community and industry partnerships helped two schools win prestigious awards for their innovative programs during State Education Week last month.
Kirwan High takes Reconciliation Award
June 09 | The Queensland Reconciliation Awards 2011 Education winner is Kirwan State High School.
Write About Art competition
June 02 | Online registrations are now being called for an Arts Queensland competition and writing development program for Queensland Year 11 and 12 students who are passionate about writing about art.
Equipment on offer for disaster-hit schools
June 02 | Flood and cyclone-affected state schools have until June 30 to apply for equipment packages on offer from the Telstra Assistance Fund.
Remote Indigenous schools conference
June 02 | Professional issues relating to working in remote schools with significant Indigenous enrolment will be addressed at a national conference for school leaders in Brisbane in June.
Year 12 results hailed as outstanding
June 02 | Record numbers of Queensland students are achieving qualifications for further study, trade training and the workforce, figures released by the Queensland Studies Authority on Tuesday (May 31) show.
Restart gives returners the best start
June 02 | Education Queensland teachers planning to re-enter the workforce after an extended break can take advantage of the Department of Education and Training's free trial of the Restart Teaching professional development program.
Healthy crop of ideas for winning school
June 02 | Queensland's newly crowned healthiest school has no shortage of ideas on how to spend the $250,000 that came with the title.
D-G's 2011 Bursary recipients named
June 02 | The Department of Education and Training 2011 Director-General's Senior Public Service Excellence Bursaries will fund professional development for two officers, enabling them to study and travel in Canada, New Zealand and Italy.
May
Final piece of floods recovery jigsaw now in place
May 25 | All Queensland State schools damaged in the summer floods are back in business with the reopening of Milpera State High School in Brisbane one month ahead of schedule.
Teams race to promote Ekka
May 25 | In a real-world assignment for teachers and students alike, student film buffs will be rushing madly around the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane to create an ad for the Ekka.
New online program offers teacher cybersafety training
May 19 | A new online cybersafety professional development program for teachers has been launched by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
State Education Week on its way
May 19 | There is just time left to register your school's event for State Education Week which starts on May 22 and continues to May 28.
Game on for Showcase challenge
May 19 | For two days in July, about 600 school students gather at the Townsville Sports Reserve to have fun and compete in The Challenge Games.
Last call for nominations for Pierre de Coubertin Awards
May 19 | The Queensland Olympic Council has extended the deadline for nominations for the 2011 Pierre de Coubertin Awards.
Green and Healthy Schools entries open
May 11 | Queensland's longest-running school-based environmental awards program is accepting entries for 2011.
Principals invited to put their views
May 11 | School principals are being quizzed on subjects like what gets in the way of them doing their job effectively and how they see the nation's rapidly changing education landscape in the largest survey of principals ever undertaken in Australia.
Raising the Bar workshops begin
May 11 | Queensland state education's Raising the Bar workshops have kicked off with successful events held at three Brisbane schools.
Queensland hero competition for schools
May 11 | Schools are invited to join in special celebrations for Queensland Week this year as the state celebrates the community heroes of the 2010-11 floods and Tropical Cyclone Yasi.
Green Lane Diary is back for Term 3
May 11 | Schools will be gearing up to build on the success of last year's pilot of the Green Lane Diary, a classroom initiative of Green Cross Australia.
Anti-bullying seminars return
May 11 | The Working Together Against Bullying seminar series resumes in Cairns on May 16 with separate sessions for school leaders, staff and parents at Cairns Colonial Club.
Gutsy Challenge laid down again
May 11 | Queensland primary school students will again be challenged to learn about healthy diet and eat their quota of fruit and veg by taking the Gutsy Challenge in Term 3.
2011 Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support Conference
May 04 | The Department of Education and Training Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support conference will be held at the Cairns Convention Centre from July 18-20.
Smoking prevention campaign classroom resources
May 04 | A new smoking prevention resource has been released for upper primary and lower secondary schools.
Sustainable edible schoolyards: what a great idea!
May 04 | Edible gardens are one appetiser on the menu for the 2011 Ideas Festival, with a range of free and fun programming for both teachers and students.
Join the march for Walk Safely to School Day
May 04 | The annual Walk Safely to School Day is fast approaching and already Queensland schools look set to out-walk the more populated southern states.
Driving force in science education
May 04 | A mobile Queensland University of Technology science van which has brought high-level, hands-on science activities to nearly 90,000 students across the Brisbane region is celebrating its 10th year.
Students prepare for a bright future
May 04 | While many students spent their Easter holidays looking for things to do, Rochedale State High School student Joshua Mulheran was busy preparing for his future in the entertainment industry.
Take the challenge and get them reading
May 4 | The Premier's Reading Challenge is on again and the aim for 2011 is to top 75,000 student participants.
April
Raising the Bar workshops set to kick off
Apr 27 | School communities in South Brisbane will be the first to have their say on Queensland's public education system following the launch of a series of statewide education workshops by Education Minister Cameron Dick.
Music teachers asked to nominate Honours Ensemble candidates
Apr 27 | Queensland's secondary school music teachers are being asked to nominate their most outstanding wind, string, brass, percussion and vocal students for the prestigious State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP).
Schools commemorate Anzac Day early
Apr 20 | An estimated 2500-3000 Queensland school students honoured the Anzac fallen in Brisbane on April 14.
ArtsYakka workshops return for 2011
Apr 20 | The Queensland Arts Council's ArtsYakka initiative swings into action from May to July with a series of workshops in regional Queensland.
Student ICT expectations the key to Digital Pedagogy Licence
Apr 20 | Queensland state school teachers who are keen to gain their Digital Pedagogy Licence should familiarise themselves with the Student ICT Expectations
Program promotes career change for primary teachers
Apr 20 | A career change program to help state primary school teachers transition into a new career is open to applications until April 28 2011.
Workshops to raise bar on school standards
Apr 20 | Principals, teachers and P&Cs will have the opportunity to suggest ways to improve standards in Queensland schools at a series of workshops to be held across the state from May 5.
SchoolAid urges continued message of hope
Apr 20 | With a flood relief appeal total standing at $805,000 and climbing, the message from SchoolAid is clear - don't stop giving.
Student ICT expectations the key
Apr 20 | Queensland state school teachers who are keen to gain their Digital Pedagogy Licence should familiarise themselves with the Student ICT Expectations.
Visual Art and Design Awards open
Apr 13 | Applications are now being called for the 2011 Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art and Design.
Teachers Count in NEiTA excellence awards
Apr 13 | Communities Australia-wide are invited to nominate inspirational and excellent teachers for the 2011 National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) program.
Setting the course of Reef Guardian Schools
Apr 13 | More secondary schools are to be challenged to become guardians of the Great Barrier Reef.
Yonder arts project goes hither
Apr 13 | Bundaberg's Moncrieff Theatre played host on Friday April 1 to the culmination of the latest instalment of the KITE Arts Education Program's Yonder project.
Eumundi readers ready to roll
Apr 13 | Eumundi State School successfully completed its first Queensland Ready Readers volunteer training in March. Support teacher (literacy and numeracy) Will Sprake examines the ingredients for success.
Youth Week get creative and win
Apr 07 | Activities for National Youth Week extend well beyond April 10, with competitions for young people offering chances to get creative for substantial prizes.
Professional development opportunities
Apr 07 | Each term, Education Views publishes a calendar of professional development events and activities for all Department of Education and Training staff.
Gold Coast schools go for gold
Apr 07 | Seventy-five Gold Coast schools are adopting a Commonwealth country in support of the Coast's 2018 Commonwealth Games bid.
Law Week activities set to educate
Apr 07 | Teachers and students are invited to discover all things law from May 16-21 as courthouses around the state host a number of activities aimed at helping to educate young Queenslanders.
Keeping staff and students safe and healthy
Apr 07 | The Department of Education and Training has launched a comprehensive suite of documents to help staff and students stay safe and healthy while at work or school.
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March
Queensland takes a stand against bullying
Mar 31 | Whether it was Whitfield State School's anti-bullying rap, Boyne Island State School's poster competition or students from Pacific Pines State School signing a pledge, schools across the state found unique and creative ways to show their support for the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence on March 18.
BP Education Grants
Mar 31 | Applications are again open for Queensland high schools to bid for BP Education Grants, which last year funded projects from Weipa to Goodna.
Get involved in the Mackay regional parliament
Mar 31 | Queensland schools are being encouraged to get involved in the next regional sitting of the Queensland Parliament with a range of educational activities on offer.
New plan to boost number of Indigenous staff
Mar 31 | A new initiative has been launched to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people get a career headstart with the Department of Education and Training (DET).
Support for our schools flows from over the border
Mar 31 | Interstate rivalries have been temporarily put aside with schools from across New South Wales raising almost half a million dollars to help Queensland schools affected by the recent floods.
Brisbane's island classroom
Mar 31 | School excursions are an important part of any student's education. They provide children with opportunities to undertake curriculum activities outside their normal school routine and engage with the community and the environment. Education Views editor Kevin Taylor recently spoke with a pair of Brisbane science teachers about their experiences on North Stradbroke Island and how the island provided a diverse range of teaching and learning experiences.
Creative Generation choir sings up a storm
Mar 31 | Being part of a choir is not a matter of just singing along with the crowd. Each voice contributes a vitally important part to the overall sound and the success of the performance depends on the strength and teamwork of each chorister.
2011 QMEA Award winners
Mar 31 | Six students and four high school teachers have been recognised with Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) Awards.
National Conference of the Association of Women Educators
Mar 31 | The Association of Women Educators is hosting a professional learning conference for primary and secondary school educators about the prevention of bullying and violence against women and girls.
Who is your favourite teacher?
Mar 31 | Education Views is asking all state school students to nominate the teacher who has most inspired them to be named the 2011 My Favourite Teacher.
Go beyond the hour for Earth Hour 2011
Mar 23 | Earth Smart Science School Boronia Heights already embodies the theme of this year's Earth Hour, Go Beyond the Hour.
TJ Ryan scholarships presented
Mar 23 | Thirteen high-achieving Queensland students have received their 2011 TJ Ryan scholarships at a ceremony at Parliament House.
2011 Peter Doherty Science Awards open
Mar 23 | Nominations for the Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education 2011 are now open.
Reflections of a principal chef
Mar 23 | Being Principal for a Day taught David Pugh, owner and head chef of award winning Restaurant II, a thing or two.
More support for principals to develop leadership skills
Mar 16 | Queensland state school principals are being given more support than ever to develop their leadership skills and improve student outcomes with the launch of a new workforce initiative.
Consultation on early childhood reforms
Mar 16 | Educators, families, stakeholders and the broader community are being invited to have their say on reforms to the early childhood sector.
Celebrate diversity on Harmony Day
Mar 16 | Harmony Day 2011 is on Monday March 21, with schools and TAFE institutes around the state again gearing up to celebrate cultural diversity in Queensland.
Get ready for State Education Week 2011
Mar 16 | With two new programs added to the calendar, this year's State Education Week is set to be a busy one.
Earth science knowledge expanded
Mar 16 | Teachers from Wandoan State School have experienced new generation science at a professional development workshop.
Ekka evening of discovery for educators
Mar 09 | School principals, heads of department and other educators are invited to learn about the programs the RNA offers during and outside of Brisbane Ekka time at an information evening on Wednesday March 16.
Queensland to hail disaster heroes
Mar 09 | Queensland Week will take on a special significance in 2011 following the recent natural disasters.
New funding for kitchen garden program
Mar 09 | Queensland primary schools can apply for new grants for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program from May 2011.
More information now available on My School website
Mar 09 | The community can now access more information on Queensland schools, including financial data, following the latest update of the Federal Government's My School website.
National day targets bystanders to bullying
Mar 09 | The inaugural National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence will be held on March 18. The focus for 2011 is bystander behaviour.
Music teacher swaps fugues for fatigues
Mar 09 | A decade of Army Reserve service by music teacher Gabby Raffin was recently celebrated in Dili, East Timor, after a short notice deployment to serve with the International Stabilisation Force there as a liaison officer.
Bid O'Sullivan scholarships awarded
Mar 09 | Eleven aspiring teachers from rural and remote parts of Queensland have been presented with their Bid O'Sullivan Teaching Scholarships at Parliament House.
'Empowered' principals leave conference on a high
Mar 02 | Queensland's 1200-plus state school principals will return to their schools with a clearer vision for the future and a greater unity of purpose after spending two days together in Brisbane.
QSA focuses on new education landscape
Mar 02 | The Queensland Studies Authority's (QSA's) 2011 conference will be held on April 27-29 with the theme 'Vision to reality: Queensland's new education landscape'.
Bid O'Sullivan scholarships awarded
Mar 02 | Eleven aspiring teachers from rural and remote parts of Queensland have been presented with their Bid O'Sullivan Teaching Scholarships at Parliament House.
Register now for Schools Clean Up Day
Mar 02 | Registrations are still open for the 2011 Schools Clean Up Day on Friday May 4, when more than 2200 schools across Australia will set out to make a difference to their local environment.
International Paralympic icon inspires students
Mar 02 | Brisbane State High School was the venue when Canada's "Man in Motion", Paralympian Rick Hansen, addressed a Spinal Cord Injury Education Forum for Young People.
Centenary celebrates contribution of women
Mar 02 | The centenary celebration of International Women's Day on March 8 will provide another opportunity for schools, TAFEs and other Department of Education and Training work sites to celebrate women's contribution to education and training.
New series of anti-bullying seminars
Mar 01 | Queensland's anti-bullying expert and respected child and adolescent psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg has begun a second series of free seminars for parents, school leaders and school staff across the state.
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February
New Minister hits the ground running with school visits
Feb 24 | New Education Minister Cameron Dick spent his first two days in the job visiting his old school in Brisbane and four cyclone-affected schools in Far North Queensland.
Marking Indigenous milestone in schools
Feb 24 | A historic milestone has been marked in Queensland's recognition of Indigenous people.
Science lessons on a platter
Feb 24 | Chemistry and biology class will be much more exciting with cheese making becoming a prominent lesson in Queensland schools.
New Kindergarten services
Feb 24 | The Queensland Government has announced locations for 28 new kindergarten services to be co-located at state schools.
New Condamine principal arrives just in time
Feb 16 | It was touch and go as to whether new Condamine State School principal Tammy Doudle would be there to introduce herself to students and staff on the first day of term.
Defence scholarships information
Feb 16 | Schools with Year 11 and 12 students interested in Australian Defence Force (ADF) technical trade careers should be aware that the mailout of Defence Technical Scholarship (DTS) information packs began on February 1, with completed applications due to be lodged by midnight on March 11.
QCT board election to be held in 2011
Feb 16 | Teachers with a strong interest in the standards of their profession and how it is governed are encouraged to nominate for positions on the Queensland College of Teachers Board.
Online learning resources fill disaster need
Feb 16 | Children and teachers living in flood and cyclone-affected parts of Queensland are utilising the power of eLearning to keep up-to-date with their schoolwork.
Leading the way in cyclone recovery
Feb 16 | The remaining eight state schools closed as result of Cyclone Yasi reopened on Monday February 14 just 11 days after the Category 5 storm hit North Queensland.
Recognising ClimateSmart Queenslanders
Feb 16 | Award nominations are open until Friday March 4 to recognise Queensland's ClimateSmart champions who are showing environmental leadership in schools, business and the community.
St George 'City Cat' kept busy during flooding
Feb 16 | Students from the farms surrounding St George found themselves using an innovative form of transport to get to and from school each day - "the St George City Cat".
Principal tackles hazard in tinnie
Feb 16 | Log wrangling isn't usually part of a principal's duties.
Warwick East floods twice in a fortnight
Feb 09 | A school flooding once is awful enough.But spare a thought for Warwick East State School, which was one of the schools to suffer multiple inundations - twice in the space of two weeks.
School offers daycare in days of crisis
Feb 09 | The concept that schools are more than just education institutions was behind the decision to open Petrie Terrace State School as a temporary daycare service for children affected by flooding.
Schools bounce back from latest disaster
Feb 09 | Many Queensland schools, their staff and students were hit hard by the powerful forces unleashed when Tropical Cyclone Yasi crossed the coast in the early hours of Wednesday February 3.
2011 Reconciliation Awards open
Feb 09 | Nominations for the 2011 Queensland Reconciliation Awards are now open with a category this year especially for schools and other educational institutions.
Register now for Schools Clean Up Day
Feb 09 | Registrations are open for the 2011 Schools Clean Up Day on Friday May 4, when more than 2200 schools across Australia will set out to make a difference to their local environment.
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Leadership program for principals
Jan 31 | Applications from principals wishing to take part in the 2011 Leading Australia's Schools program close on February 18.
Classified teaching appointments
Jan 31 | The Department of Education and Training has released the first list of staff appointed to promotional positions for 2011.
RACQ Women's Fun Run
Jan 31 | Female teachers and students can be part of a Schools Challenge on March 6 by taking part in the RACQ Insurance International Women's Day Fun Run/Walk organised by Brisbane Road Runners Club.
Term 1 PD calendar now available to download
Jan 31 | Each term, Education Views publishes a calendar of professional development events and activities for all Department of Education and Training staff.
From sparky to bright sparks
Jan 31 | In the late 1980s, Christopher Andersen's passion for welfare and the future of children fuelled a career change from electrician to educator.
Kindergarten Workshop
Jan 31 | The Office for Early Childhood Education and Care is presenting a free workshop for kindergarten staff on about the importance of including children with disabilities on February 12 in Brisbane.
Hope floats at Milpera
Jan 24 | There are some things the water cannot wash away, like the spirit of hope at Milpera State High School.
How you can help
Jan 24 | The Department of Education and Training has established a register to ensure schools eager to help each other out with resources during the floods recovery do so to the best possible effect.
Grace and good sense in the thick of it
Jan 24 | Amid the muted grey left behind by the floodwater sludge, a patch of colour and hope has sprung up at Graceville State School where the community has rallied.
Army of angels comes to the rescue
Jan 24 | The close-knit community of Milton would move heaven and earth for its beloved state school. And during Brisbane's flood disaster, in a way that's exactly what it did.
Crazy day is hair again
Jan 25 | Queensland schools can join in the fun of the Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave by holding a Crazy Hair Day on March 11 and all proceeds will support leukaemia patients.
Narangba teachers go back to school
Jan 21 | It has been a case of back to the classroom early for 27 teachers from one school who began studying their Masters of Education degree with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2011.
School communities rally in flood disaster
Jan 18 | Many Queensland state schools have been inundated as Queensland battles its worst ever floods disaster.
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