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Career coaching and education for your Year 11 child
Career coaching in Year 11 teaches the student discipline and helps them to understand how looking into careers is another regular activity that they should ideally plot into their schedule.
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ATARs and other examination terms explained
With end-of-year exams around the corner, it's easy to get lost among the exam terms being thrown around. Read on as we explain some of those you are most likely to come across.
The parent's guide to the Duke of Edinburgh Award
For over 60 years, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Duke of Ed) has run as an international youth development program, challenging individuals to engage with their communities and develop key leadership skills.
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Queensland students to receive ATARs from 2019
Queensland Education Minister Kate Jones has revealed details of the state's senior secondary overhaul, with the Overall Position (OP) set to be replaced by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Top Queensland schools in 2015
With the release of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority's Year 12 Outcomes report, the top-performing schools in Queensland for 2015 have now been revealed.
Read moreChoosing the right school for your child
Choosing a school is no easy feat. There's a lot to consider and it's made no simpler by the many ways in which schools vary.
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Academic terminology glossary
If you feel like you're trying to learn another language when reading about your child's schooling, we explain some of the jargon you may encounter.
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Your child's options if they don't want to do Year 12
While leaving school in Year 10 may have been common practice in the past, these days more and more students are opting to make the most of some of the alternative education options available.
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The parents' guide to senior subject choices
If your child is preparing to enter their final years of school, read on as we answer some of the most common questions about Year 11 and 12 subject selection.
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Five tips for parents of new Year 12s
The thought of your child starting Year 12 can be daunting. To make the year ahead as smooth as possible, we've come up with five tips for approaching your child's final year at school.
Read moreQueensland OP system under review
The Queensland Government has commissioned the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to review its school leaver assessment rank, the Overall Position (OP).
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Choosing a school outside of your local area
You have more than your fair share of decisions to make when choosing a school for your child, from its sector, gender and ethos, to some of the more practical considerations like location.
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How to help your child get ready for exams
While there's no set way to provide the 'best' support base during exam time, rest assured that there are a number of ways in which you can help.
