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
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
Graduating students from The BUSY School will take many different pathways, some heading straight into the workforce, some undertaking apprenticeships and others moving onto higher education through university or vocational colleges. With an individualised approach, BUSY School students, while completing their QCE, are also provided guidance and opportunity to explore
Talking to us in the Rec Room of The BUSY School’s Ipswich Campus, young Tane’s story is one of remarkable resilience. His journey, marked by teenage struggles, finds hope and purpose within the supportive community of The BUSY School, leading him to find his purpose and start a career pathway
Thanks to the support and leadership of Muru Office Supplies, The BUSY School is proud to launch the R.E.S.P.E.C.T Program, piloting from the Cairns Campus in Term 4 this year. Muru, which means ‘pathway’ in the language of the coastal Sydney region (where the company began), is dedicated to creating
As a Teacher’s Aide at The BUSY School Ipswich campus, Fred’s own story has been the driving inspiration to give back to young people who have disengaged with their education. With memories of his own schooling experience as a new arrival in Australia, having no English skills and coupled with
Neisha or ‘Neish’, has transformed from struggling to engage with education to becoming a straight-A student with a 100% attendance rate at The BUSY School Ipswich Campus. Her story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and respect for others, all of which have propelled her to excel academically. Neish’s educational journey
