Support for Year 12 students

Year 12 students can now access a free phone, SMS and email service to help them navigate their education, training and careers option for 2021.

The School Leavers Information Service and the School Leavers Information Kit are available to this year’s graduates.

You can access the School Leavers Information Kit at the Your Career website and contact the information service by phone on 1800 CAREER (1800 227 337), by texting ‘SLIS2020’ to 0429 009 435 or by email at schoolleavers.nci@dese.gov.au.

Stay safe and positive online

Technology, apps and games are changing almost on a daily basis. If you want to keep up to date and help your child have positive online experiences, then check out the many resources available to you online. Visit the Cybersafety website for a range of advice and resources for parents and carers, plus information for primary and secondary school students. Visit the eSafety Commissioner’s website for parent webinars, guides to the latest apps and games, and more. And, don’t forget to follow the Department of Education’s Cybersafety Facebook page for the latest news and advice on cybersafety.

We the Differents — The importance of building self-esteem

Building self-esteem is important for long-term resilience and happiness of students. It helps them navigate tricky situations and gives them courage to pursue their dreams and goals. If your student or child could use support in this area, encourage them to check out this article on What you think matters.

New student free days added to Term 4, 2020

The last two days of the school year, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December 2020 have been declared student free days. Schools will be closed on these days. View the updated school calendar https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar/term-dates.