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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
Tailored Testing
21 Oct 2022
One of the main benefits of NAPLAN online is tailored (or adaptive) testing, which means students receive questions better suited to their abilities, resulting in a more engaging assessment and more precise results: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGFseJAM3Ew
What's in the Naplan Tests?
23 Sep 2022
The demo tests are a fun way for students to try out the complete range of question formats available in NAPLAN.
Click here for more details:
nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site
When does Naplan start?
20 Sep 2022
NAPLAN is an assessment that allows parents to see how their child is progressing in literacy and numeracy. Click on the link for more details: nap.edu.au/naplan/parent-carer-support
Non State Schools Transport Assistance
15 Sep 2022
Applications for the Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme will close on 31 October. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply here: https://www.schooltransport.com.au/
Find out about Naplan online
14 Sep 2022
NAPLAN tests are conducted online, because online testing is a better, more precise assessment that is more engaging for students. Find out all about online testing: https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/understanding-online-assessment
CHEER Toastie Truck fundraising event
22 Aug 2022
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BOOK THE TOASTIE TRUCK AT YOUR NEXT EVENT?
The CHEER™ Squad will provide everything to make the yummy double cheese toasties.
All you need to do is supply an energetic crew to manage the truck for up to 4 hours.
Download the flyer for more details or go to the website:
Cheer_Toastie_Truck_Fundraiser_FAQ.pdf
Website: https://www.cheercheese.com.au/en/toastietruck/fundraising