State Council News

Tell us what you think about free kindy

23 May 2023

The Queensland Government is exploring making kindy free for all Queensland families!

These changes will mean that every child will have the same opportunity for a free year of kindy the year before prep.

Share your thoughts about free kindy.

Have your say about how free kindy could help your family:

www.qld.gov.au/kindy

Vaping webinar recording

27 Mar 2023

Below is a recording of the Vaping webinar we recently hosted with Tony Parsons.

Respectful Relationships Webinar recording

24 Feb 2023

Below is a recording of the respectful relationships webinar we recently hosted with Robyn Rosengrave.

Catholic Education is your choice - Make your views known

21 Feb 2023

If you value your right to choose the education that best suits your child’s needs, would you consider completing a survey to talk about this?

Make your views known by Friday, 24 February.

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is asking for feedback via submissions or the online survey by 24 February 2023.

Take the ALRC survey by clicking here or find out more via https://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiry/anti-discrimination-laws/

Respectful Relationships Webinar

06 Feb 2023

https://www.eventcreate.com/e/respectful-relationships

PROPOSED REFORMS TO DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION DISAPPOINTING

31 Jan 2023

Proposed reforms to discrimination legislation would make it impossible for Catholic schools to be Catholic. Read the media release here.

Kids Tennis Grants

27 Jan 2023

Kids Tennis is a grant available to primary schools to deliver tennis programs before or after school at no charge to students. Coaches focus on rewarding positive participant behaviours and creating supportive environment for children to learn new skills. A family celebration event is included in the program to foster deeper connection with families and schools.

Click here for more details and to apply.

NAPLAN is moving to March in 2023

13 Dec 2022

Did you know #NAPLAN is moving from May to March in 2023? This means results will be available to parents, schools and teachers earlier in the year.

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) have launched a survey asking parents and carers, teachers and principals to tell them how you use #NAPLAN results and your thoughts about receiving results earlier in the year.

Click on the link to take the survey: https://fal.cn/3ufZy

World Teachers' Day 2022

27 Oct 2022

Celebrate Grandparents Day on Sunday 30 October

24 Oct 2022

Grandparents Day (the last Sunday in Seniors Month) recognises the contribution grandparents make to families and communities.
It's a day for Queenslanders to say “thank you” to all grandparents for their care and support and for passing on their knowledge, experience and traditions to younger generations.
For ideas about ways to thank your grandparents, including free downloadable resources, visit qld.gov.au/grandparentsday