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The 20-day annual fundraising cause, Hoops4Schools, has successfully concluded, this year raising an impressive $33,671 to support young people who are disengaged from mainstream education. With 20% of youth currently affected by this growing education crisis, Hoops4Schools brings much-needed attention to the urgent need for alternative learning pathways across the nation. Culminating in the 20-day challenge with the The Corporate

At The BUSY School, we recognise students come from diverse backgrounds, some more challenging than others. For this reason, we’ve established a strong foundation of communication and support for all students and their families. With a dedicated team of teachers, youth workers, learning support teachers, education pathway officers, work readiness officers and teacher aides, the team works together to help

This year National Skills Week (celebrated 25-30th August) asks us to ‘Explore all the Options’ when it comes to choosing a career path. Eli, a student at The BUSY School Shailer Park campus was given the opportunity to explore skill paths through career mentoring support and work experience opportunities offered at the school. This inspired him to start a school-based

Katelyn Graduates from The BUSY School and Launches Her Auto Trade Career  This year’s National Skills Week (25 August – 31st August 2025), puts the spotlight on ‘Explore all Options’, which is exactly what The BUSY School students are encouraged to do while completing their high school education. This was the case for Katelyn who, not enjoying her past school

The BUSY School is proud to announce the appointment of Donna Loughran as the Director of The BUSY School Queensland, responsible for overseeing nine campuses and supporting more than 1,700 students and their families across the state. Donna joins the organisation with extensive experience in education leadership and a strong commitment to the power of alternative schooling models that place

Basketball Queensland has joined forces with The BUSY School to support the Hoops4Schools initiative, a national awareness and fundraising campaign helping the 20% of Australian teenagers who are currently disengaged from mainstream education.  Uniting the power of education, sport, and community, this partnership will elevate the reach and impact of the Hoops4Schools 20-Day Challenge (15 August – 4 September 2025)

At The BUSY School, success is more than academics—it’s personal, emotional, and life-changing. For Nicola, The BUSY School Cleveland Campus Youth Worker, the transformation she sees in students is what drives her passion every single day.  Youth Workers like Nicola are a key part of the wraparound services that make The BUSY School model unique. “I love my job,” says

Hoops4Schools 20-Day Challenge 🗓 Friday, 15 August – Thursday, 4 September 2025  Hoops4Schools Corporate Challenge 🗓 Friday, 5 September 2025 📍 Coomera Indoor Sports Centre, Gold Coast  The Hoops4Schools 20-Day Challenge kicks off on Friday, 15 August 2025, running through to Thursday, 4 September—culminating in the Corporate Challenge finale on Friday, 5 September at Coomera Indoor Sports Centre on the Gold Coast. The

At The BUSY School, we believe that the right environment can transform lives. Thanks to the incredible talent of renowned street artist Sarah Sculley, our Cleveland and Cairns campuses have been brought to life with vibrant, energetic murals — and the impact has been powerful and immediate.  Before Sarah’s work, the blank, monotone walls did little to inspire. In many

For many students, regular schools don’t meet their needs. Luckily, alternative schools offer a flexible and caring environment.  They help students who may not thrive in the traditional education model. This is because alternative schools focus on each student’s unique needs.  In Queensland, there are 44 special schools funded by the Australian and Queensland State government. These schools, like The

At The BUSY School, we understand that small class sizes play a crucial role in re-engaging disengaged students. We know firsthand that personalised attention, strong relationships, and a supportive environment are key to helping students thrive. We’re proud of the positive impact our small classes have on our students’ academic and personal growth.  Why Small Class Sizes Matter: Addressing the