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Not all students thrive in the traditional education model, and that includes Liam. Liam, a Year 11 student at The BUSY School Cleveland Campus, is not your typical teenager and was thinking ahead to more practical skills that will assist him in a career path. Through The BUSY School, Liam has found a different path—one that intertwines learning with real-world
To create positive change in education, HOOPS4SCHOOLS announces its launch for August 2024. HOOPS4SCHOOLS represents a shift towards transforming lives through education, inspired by the belief that education, training, and employment are important forces of change. The ethos of HOOPS4SCHOOLS is inspired by the quote from Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much.”
Meet Andrew Cavanagh, Cleveland Campus Principal Empathy in Education – Inside The BUSY School’s Visionary Approach Amongst the growing campuses of The BUSY School lies a visionary leader who has created a sanctuary where students are not just educated, but understood, embraced, and empowered. At the helm of this transformative institution stands Andrew Cavanagh, Principal of the Cleveland Campus. His
Lillie Haigh, a Year 12 student at The BUSY School Cleveland Campus, has defied the odds and transformed her schooling experience from one of despair to triumph. Lillie shared her inspiring story of overcoming a history of being bullied throughout her schooling which resulted in disengagement from her education. Since attending The BUSY School, Lillie has achieved an impressive 97%
As Queensland reaffirms its commitment to combat domestic and family violence, The BUSY School proudly stands alongside, dedicated to equipping young people with the tools to recognise and address toxic relationships. Across all eight campuses statewide, The BUSY School team continues to make significant strides in educating youth about the importance of identifying and preventing domestic violence. The BUSY School,
The BUSY School proudly announces the continuation of its partnership with SEE Group in 2024, marking a significant milestone in our joint mission to uplift disengaged youth. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to community welfare and excellence in job training, SEE Group reaffirms its dedication by making another significant financial investment to the ongoing support of The BUSY School in
Two budding tradies and students at The BUSY School’s newly opened Ipswich campus, Zac and Tyler have been given an opportunity to start their career path into construction, thanks to the Apprenticeships QLD (AQ) Building Futures Project. The BUSY Group is a proud supporter of Apprenticeships QLD and the Building Futures Program offers our BUSY School students practical learning on
This month, The BUSY School was saddened by the trends in school attendance reported in the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) Growing up in Queensland Report 2024. Key findings from the report revealed a significant decline in regular school attendance and completion rates across Queensland. Queensland was listed towards the bottom, with one of the lowest percentages of fully
The BUSY School is proud to announce the continued support and generous sponsorship from von Bibra Auto Group. The BUSY School is proud to announce the continued support and generous sponsorship from von Bibra Auto Group, a commitment that demonstrates their dedication to transforming the lives of disengaged students in our communities. Wade von Bibra, Managing Director of von Bibra
Held today at The BUSY School Coolangatta Campus, the NO LIMITS – Careers Expo offered The BUSY School students in the South-East Queensland region the opportunity to explore career pathways to support their future success. With interactive workshops and a range of industry employers, education facilities and training organisations exhibiting, students had the chance to gain information and participate in
At The BUSY School, our mission is to address a critical issue affecting our country: 20% of senior school students are currently disengaged or at risk of disengagement from mainstream education. That’s one in five young people! We exist to close the disengagement gap by providing alternative learning to students in Years 11 and 12. The BUSY School envisions more
This March we are proud to announce the release of our monthly ‘Engage for Change’ Newsletter, designed to share the impact we’ve made, share inspiring success stories, and provide valuable insights into our charitable corporate partnerships and donation endeavours. As a registered charity and recognised Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) with charity tax concessions, we are dedicated to transparently sharing the
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The BUSY School acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to the land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and their Elders past and present