Education is about more than just curriculum. It encompasses a broad range of issues and elements such as those listed here. You can find more information online at the Education Queensland website.
Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will take part in the first national numeracy and literacy tests from 13-15 May this year. See page 6 for more information.
Bullying is not tolerated in Queensland schools. Online information is available to help prevent or resolve bullying issues at the Bullying. No Way! website 
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Choosing a school is an important decision for parents. There are almost 1300 state schools and over 450 independent and Catholic schools in Queensland. These are listed in an online directory at Choosing a school.
Depression affects many young people and can impact on their school, social and family life. Support is available from Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or at the Kids Help Line website , and Beyondblue's youth website
E-learning refers to the delivery of a learning or education program by electronic means such as a computer and the internet.
Financial assistance is available to parents of secondary state school students, and some non-state schools, for textbooks and learning resources. For more information visit Textbook and Resource Allowance.
Girls and ICT Strategy 2005-2008 has been instrumental in capturing girls' interest and helping them realise their potential for success in ICT careers and studies. It has significantly boosted girls' participation in ICT specialty subjects and initiatives, which is important for Queensland's future growth in technology industries.
Head lice are common in most Queensland primary schools. The most effective treatment for head lice is also one of the easiest for parents - the use of hair conditioner and a fine-toothed comb.
Improving Indigenous education outcomes is the aim of a new $10 million pilot program in five regional areas - Mount Isa, Cairns, Rockhampton, Ipswich/Inala and Cunnamulla/Charleville.
Jargon-free report cards are provided to all parents twice each year using a five point scale (A to E) to describe their child's achievement. Parents also have the opportunity to attend at least two parent-teacher interviews each year.
Key learning areas for state school students are maths, science, the arts, English, health and physical education, languages other than English, studies of society and environment, and technology.
Literacy is a building block of learning and vital for young Queenslanders to successfully participate in education, the workplace and society. Schools are involved in innovative ways of developing literacy skills through all learning areas.
Mobile phones are a part of everyday life in the 21st century however they can be disruptive in a school environment. Parents can seek advice from their child's school about appropriate mobile phone use during school hours.
Numeracy is an essential life skill. Without numeracy skills you couldn't make sense of a telephone, couldn't select the best insurance plan or understand a mortgage agreement.
Over-scheduling is an expression that refers to children who are booked solid with various activities outside school hours. Some researchers1 believe over-scheduling inhibits a child's creative development and can lead to childhood stress.
Pupil free days give teaching staff an opportunity to pursue professional development activities in their school without the added responsibility of classroom teaching.
Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting (QCAR) framework introduced this year means all students will be taught the 'essentials', and their achievements will be better measured using uniform standards across the state.
Remote Area Travel Allowance has been increased in 2008 for geographically isolated families with children who travel between home and boarding locations for study.
School holidays in Term 1 this year will be held two weeks after the Easter weekend. This is because the Easter weekend falls on the 21-24 March, the earliest time it will occur this century. The state school holidays will run Monday 7 April - Tuesday 14 April to ensure each of the four school terms are similar length.
Time management skills can be developed by using weekly and monthly planning calendars. These can help young people achieve a balance between school, part-time work, learning and recreation time.
Understanding technology can help parents to support their child's education and social development. See the article on page 18 'Navigating the technology maze'.
Vocational opportunities such as school-based apprenticeships and traineeships give Year 11 and 12 students the chance to combine senior schooling with real-life work experience, qualifications and wages. See the article on page 12.
Wellbeing and good general health helps students reach their full potential, and it is encouraged among state school students through healthy eating and physical activity programs.
More information on each of the above subjects can be found using the search function online at the Education Queensland website.
1. Dr Alvin Rosenfeld, child psychiatrist and author of The Over-Scheduled Child: Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap, 2001; Professor Diane Ehrensaft, developmental and clinical psychologist at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California, 2006.
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