Schools Plus’ early-years engagement initiative, pioneered by Lawnton State School has won a Queensland State Showcase Award in the Parent and Community Engagement category.
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Read our 2022 Impact Report
We are proud to release our 2022 Impact Report, showcasing our work to support students and schools over the past 12 months. With the support of our generous donors, we move one step closer to closing the education gap caused by disadvantage.
Learn more >Congratulations to our 2022 Teaching Award winners
We are thrilled to introduce the 22 inspiring teachers and school leaders named as this year’s Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award recipients. These inspiring educators are transforming education, particularly in some of Australia’s most disadvantaged communities.
Learn more >Mackay students to build digital skills and future career opportunities
Mackay State High School students will learn high-tech digital skills and open up future career opportunities, as part of a new school program funded by Google.
Learn more >Closing the gap in action: Tennant Creek High School embraces eBay funded enterprise
Students at Tennant Creek High School are building their entrepreneurial capability thanks to eBay and Schools Plus.
Learn more >Tasmanian schools team up for Fair Education
Schools Plus’ Fair Education program has landed in Tasmania, with several schools working together to ease students’ transition from primary to high school.
Learn more >Nominations open for the 2022 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards
As school holidays come to an end, Commonwealth Bank and Schools Plus are calling for students, parents and communities to nominate teachers or school leaders who have been an inspiration through challenging times, as part of the 2022 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards.
Learn more >Teaching Fellow Rebecca West in running for $US1 million Global Teacher Prize
We are delighted to announce that Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award recipient Rebecca West has been named as a Top 10 finalist for the prestigious $US1 million Global Teacher Prize.
Learn more >School’s back! Eddie Woo’s tips on returning to the classroom
As NSW and Victoria return to face-to-face learning this term, we asked our ambassador Eddie Woo – Australia’s favourite and award-winning maths teacher – to give his perspective.
Read Eddie’s advice to teachers and parents.
Learn more >What do schools need in 2021?
We recently invited schools to apply for funding through our national grant round. Nearly 400 schools applied, requesting over $11 million, and their responses provide us with a unique insight into what schools need during this challenging time.
Read the full reports to find out more about the needs to schools in disadvantaged communities.
Learn more >Report: Mental health and wellbeing remains number one focus for teachers
Every year Schools Plus surveys our community of teachers to establish the challenges they are facing in helping their children to succeed. This year there is a resounding focus on mental health and wellbeing.
Learn more >Understanding our Fair Education program
The importance of family and community engagement in children’s learning is undisputed, but how to deliver this effectively in diverse school communities is less clear-cut. Schools Plus’ Fair Education program looks to address this very issue.
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