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A guide for parents comparing senior high school options Choosing the right high school is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your teenager. For students entering Grades 10, 11 or 12, these years are about much more than earning credits. They’re a time to build confidence, develop independence
A parent’s guide to recognizing disengagement and finding the right support Every parent wants to see their child feel confident, capable and motivated at school. But what happens when school starts becoming a source of stress instead of growth? For many families, the changes happen gradually. A once-engaged student becomes
More than 100 Calgary families have already applied to The BUSY School Calgary, the city’s new alternative high school, ahead of its opening on August 31, 2026. With places in the first intake limited, the school is encouraging families to tour the campus and make enrolment enquiries as soon as
The BUSY Group, an international not for profit organisation dedicated to positively impacting communities through education, employment and skills development, is excited to share a major milestone for alternative education offerings in Calgary. From the 31st August, 2026, The BUSY School Calgary will open for students entering Grades 10, 11 and 12 for the 2026–27 school year. Enrolments will
In 2025, The BUSY School is excited to open its first New Zealand campus, located in Auckland. Now welcoming enrolment enquiries and booking campus tours for parents, prospective students and educational stakeholders. Offering an alternative education model for high school students in years 11 and 12 who are struggling or
The BUSY School, part of not-for-profit organisation The BUSY Group, is excited to announce the approval of a charter school in Auckland, set to open in early February 2025. The new campus will provide young people with an alternative to traditional schooling, re-engaging students who have struggled in mainstream settings.
As the end of another school year arrives, students will be celebrating the successful completion of senior high school at The BUSY School graduation ceremonies, held at each of the nine Queensland campuses. During these ceremonies, many students speak about overcoming past struggles with their education journey before coming to
Prior to attending The BUSY School, Steele found it difficult to communicate with the adults in his life, especially his teachers. He had disengaged with his education and did not expect he would ever graduate high school. But when he enrolled at The BUSY School, Steele took the first steps
Prior to graduating from The BUSY School, Kira described herself as “nervous to take risks” and found she was always second-guessing herself. But thanks to the supportive, inclusive environment at The BUSY School, Kira now has the confidence to take on the world. In Australia, 20% of teenagers are disengaged
As is the case for one in five Australian teenagers, Grace was struggling in mainstream schooling and she thought her only option was to drop out and start working fulltime. “I probably wouldn’t have graduated high school if I’m being honest,” said Grace. “But then I found The BUSY School.”
As January 2025 approaches, The BUSY School is preparing to welcome a new cohort of Year 11 students, re-engaging at risk youth with their education. With a track record of personalised learning and wrap-around services supporting wellbeing, education and employment outcomes, The BUSY School is ready to meet the needs
Are younger generations unfairly labelled as ’lazy’ or, in a faster-paced world than ever before, are they simply projecting their own challenges with transition to adulthood? For too long, Gen-Z has been given a bad rap sheet by older generations. We believe it’s time to re-evaluate that narrative and take
In 2025, The BUSY School is excited to open its first New Zealand campus, located in Auckland. Now welcoming enrolment enquiries and booking campus tours for parents, prospective students and educational stakeholders. Offering an alternative education model for high school students in years 11 and 12 who are struggling or
The BUSY School, part of not-for-profit organisation The BUSY Group, is excited to announce the approval of a charter school in Auckland, set to open in early February 2025. The new campus will provide young people with an alternative to traditional schooling, re-engaging students who have struggled in mainstream settings.
