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Engagement next driver in education reforms
A gathering of 1300 Queensland state school principals and senior education officials have been told the next stage in the state's pursuit of education excellence will be driven by parent and community involvement.
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Sharp-eyed youngster helps in fire ant fight
Seven-year-old Bailey knew straight away the ants her friend almost stepped on while running in the playground at recess could be fire ants.
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Child safety curriculum enters new phase
Students in Years 3 to 6 will have the opportunity to learn about personal safety issues with the roll-out of the second phase of the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum.
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Schools First program opens for 2013
Entries for the 2013 NAB Schools First Awards program, which offers a share in $2 million of schools funding, are open from March 5.
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Schools to unite again against bullying
Schools across Australia are being asked to follow Queensland's lead and stand together to say 'no way' to bullying and violence on the National Day of Action on Friday March 15.
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Distance no object to kindy education
The McArthur family travelled to Brisbane from their cattle station west of St Lawrence last week to help launch an Australia-first kindergarten program.
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Glenala gives 100pc in pursuit of excellence
When it comes to Uniting in pursuit of excellence, Glenala State High School in Inala could fairly be said to have written the book.
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Online PD in disability support
A range of online courses to help educators support students with special educational needs will be delivered across Queensland through 2013.
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Showcase Award winners reap rewards of success
One school still reaping the rewards of Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools success is dual state finalist and state award winner Banksia Beach State School.
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Looking after your family after ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald
The following has been prepared by Education Queensland as a guide for parents and families recovering from the 2013 floods. Many of the ideas may be relevant in the classroom. They may also help teachers responding to flood-affected families in their schools.
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VIPs visit The Gap to start historic year
Premier Campbell Newman and Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek visited The Gap State High School on Monday (11 February) to see how Year 7 students were settling into their first year of high school.
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Japanese scholarship students say g'day
High schools across Queensland will take on even more of a multicultural flavour through 2013 when 50 high-flying Japanese students take up their places on selected campuses.
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Planning resource proves popular
The new year presents a great opportunity for state school principals to start using 1 School 1 Plan (1S1P), an online planning tool released late last year.
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Nominations open for Training Awards
Outstanding school-based apprentices and trainees are encouraged to nominate for the 2013 Queensland Training Awards.
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Cash on offer for greenest school
The Premier's Sustainability Awards, which recognise environmental excellence from all sectors of Queensland including schools and communities, close for nominations on 15 March.
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Schools bounce back as flooding strikes again
Queensland's state schools have proved as resilient as the communities they serve for the second time in two years.
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Employee induction made easy online
Starting out as a new employee in an Education Queensland state school has never been easier thanks to the Department of Education, Training and Employment's new DETE induction website.
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Nine recognised on Australia Day
A Gold Coast principal and Darling Downs teacher aide were among recipients of the Department of Education, Training and Employment's 2013 Australia Day awards.
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The 10th annual Safer Internet Day on 5
The 10th annual Safer Internet Day on 5 February promoted the theme of online rights and responsibilities.
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Semester 1 2013 merit appointments
The list of merit appointments to positions in Queensland state schools for Semester 1 2013 has been released.
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