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What to Look for When Choosing a School for Grades 10, 11 and 12

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

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Is Your Teen Ready for a Different School Environment?

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

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Two people are smiling indoors, standing in front of several colourful flags and beneath a green metal roof. The person on the left is wearing a pink dress, while the person on the right, Brody—who is recognised as a QATSIF Deadly Educator award winner—is dressed in a blue patterned shirt.
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Brody Gains Recognition as a QATSIF Deadly Educator award winner!

A huge congratulations to Brody Cochrane for recently being awarded a 2024 QATSIF Deadly Educator award, recognised for his influence as a role model for young First Nations students. As well as his role as Maths Teacher at The BUSY School Salisbury campus, Brody is a qualified pilot and passionate

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Building Confidence and Secure Futures for Students

Thanks to the support and guidance of staff at BUSY Schools Salisbury, a group of Year 11 students are building more than just their career pathways, as they work towards completing a Certificate I in Construction.  The course is delivered through Skill360, a Registered Training Organisation and also a part

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A person wearing a red shirt smiles as they work on a metal project at a table, facing another individual dressed in black. The table is scattered with various tools and spray cans, perfectly capturing the hands-on learning experience—one of the key reasons to consider a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. Red plastic curtains are visible in the background.
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4 Reasons to do a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship

Want to get ahead of the pack? Here’s why a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship is a really smart move. You are effectively in part-time employment and get to ‘earn while you learn’ A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship means that for approximate 7.5 hours a week, you are employed and at

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A woman stands at a blue podium marked BUSY School, holding flowers and gesturing as she addresses the audience. Behind her is a blue banner featuring the BUSY School logo. Audience members’ heads are visible in the foreground, capturing the moment as Kira feels inspired to pursue a career in education.
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Kira is inspired to follow a career in education

When Kira enrolled at the BUSY School Cairns Campus in Term Three, 2020 her plans were to progress into hotel management. Inspired by the teaching staff at the school and a subsequent four-day work experience, Kira soon changed her sights to a career in education. Throughout Term Three and Four,

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Innovative New School to Open in Cairns

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] February 28, 2020 The first of its kind, an innovative new school for Cairns is set to open soon to help young people get back on track to complete their education and get into real jobs. BUSY Schools is the brain child of The BUSY Group Ltd, a not

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