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- Last Updated: Thursday, 19 August 2021 12:53
- Written by FRASER COAST ANGLICAN COLLEGE Hervey Bay QLD
Monday, 16 August, 2021
A new elite sports training program is on offer to student athletes at Matthew Flinders Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, delivered by the Sunshine Coast Sports Institute (SCSI).
Read more: Flinders student athletes offered elite training by Sports Institute
Read more: LORDS Students Join Gold Coast Junior Council
A recent study, reported by Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ), showed an increase in the growth of Independent schooling in Queensland during the period 2019 to 2020. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, enrolment numbers were strengthened through this timeframe with a 4.5% growth, equating to more than 130,000 students across the Independent sector. The search for quality education remained a high priority for parents despite the global disruptions and economic impact experienced by families.
St Mark’s Anglican Community School’s Outdoor Education program has received a significant accolade in the Western Australian Outdoor Recreation Awards, taking out top spot in the category of Innovative Program Award.
This award category is aimed at recognising organisations that demonstrate a high level of innovation in program design, participant involvement or subject matter.
Kimberley College is a co-educational non-denominational school providing education to students from Prep to Year 12, located in the unique and peaceful bayside suburb or Carbrook. Kimberley College adopts a multi‐aged classroom structure in both Primary and Middle school. This methodology requires a genuine commitment to cater to the needs of individuals. Our teachers are dynamic educators, who are passionate and knowledgeable about learning, with a strong understanding of contemporary, evidence‐based teaching and learning practice.
Emanuel School’s Head of Innovation and Digital Technologies (K-6), Sophie Poisel, has been awarded the
coveted Premier’s Prize for Innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Teaching in NSW.
“In a year that has provided our teachers with unprecedented challenges demanding ingenious solutions,
Sophie Poisel from Emanuel School is a deserving winner of the Premier’s Prize for Innovation in Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics Teaching in NSW,” said NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer Professor
Hugh Durrant-Whyte. “The commitment of teachers like Sophie will ensure that today’s students are the
future prize recipients at events like this.”
Read more: Emanuel School Teacher wins NSW Premier’s Prize for STEM teaching