The preliminary results from the 2011 NAPLAN tests are looking promising, with more than 90 per cent of students who took part in the literacy and numeracy testing meeting the minimum national standard.

If you have an idea about how to improve things, a desire to take an active role in the school generally, or just want to stay informed, here are some questions and ideas to get you started.

There are also scholarships provided from time to time by various outside organisations, which are open to students from both government and non-government schools.

Students in Years Prep?10 attending government schools receive a report card in a standard format.