Schools

27 February 2026

Lowood sets State standard

Lowood Kindergarten has earned state recognition after being selected to feature in a Queensland Government professional learning video highlighting best practice in early childhood education. The kindergarten appears in the Queensland Curriculum and...

25 February 2026

Childcare in the hot seat

A state investigation is underway into an alleged incident involving the physical restraint of a child at a Morayfield childcare centre, prompting both regulatory and internal reviews. A spokesperson for the Queensland Department of Education confirm...

19 February 2026

New anti-bullying measures rolled out across Queensland schools

A new anti-bullying hotline and rapid response teams are being rolled out across Queensland schools as part of a broader push to tackle rising concerns about student safety. The State Government introduced a comprehensive suite of measures designed t...

6 February 2026

Back to school 2026

Backpacks were packed, uniforms pressed and cameras at the ready as local students returned to school last week. Parents and carers paused to capture the traditional first-day photo, documenting moments that quickly become cherished memories. New sho...

4 February 2026

Senior classes to open in Woodford

Woodford students will soon be able to complete their entire schooling close to home, with the State Government confirming Year 11 will be introduced at Woodford State School in 2028, followed by Year 12 in 2029. The expansion follows nearly 20 years...

30 January 2026

Local schools to benefit from more school crossing supervisors

WOODFORD and Elimbah state schools are two of 37 schools state-wide who will benefit from new school crossing supervisors. The investment will see the School Crossing Supervisor Scheme grow to more than 1,400 crossings at more than 700 schools, staff...

29 January 2026

New and improved bus services for new school year

THE State Government has announced new and improved bus services across South East Queensland, designed to support safe and reliable travel for students. Students will have access to 14 new school routes and 232 route modifications to better meet com...

29 January 2026

Growing mindswith local care

GUPPY’S Early Learning Centre Caboolture offers a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for Early Learning and Long Daycare, conveniently located at 32 Jubilee Street, Caboolture. Our vision is to deliver Exceptional Childcare through Personali...

23 January 2026

$100k boost for Beachmere

The newly re-established Beachmere Primary P&C Association has secured $100,000 in State Government funding to air-condition the school hall. The funding was formally presented on January 6 by Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan, marking a significa...